Details
YOU MUST SPEAK WITH A TRIP LEADER PRIOR TO TRIP REGISTRATION.
MESSAGE SARA FULCHER (sfulche@gmail.com) TO EXPRESS INTEREST OR ASK ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRIP - INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND A GOOD TIME TO REACH YOU.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Crew members will depart from the Powwow Hiking Trailhead (EP #86), backpacking in either 1 (Isabella) or 6 (Pose Lake) miles. Exact location will be confirmed as trail conditions are assessed. The crew will base camp for 2 nights and clear trail near camp using a variety of tools (hand saws, loppers, root slayers).
ITINERARY
Friday, May 30th
Depart Twin Cities, carpooling as much as possible. Stop in Duluth to pick up USFS permit before 4pm.
Vehicles will drive to EP#86 Powwow Trailhead. Dinner in the car or at camp, something quick and easy.
Short hike in to camp first night.
Saturday, May 31st
Break camp, and backpack to clearing base camp.
Spend the day clearing trail.
Dinner and tales of the trail at camp.
Sunday, June 1st
Rise and shine. Breakfast.
Trail clear all day.
Dinner and tales of the trail at camp.
Monday, June 2nd
Early wake up, quick breakfast, break camp.
Hike back to Powwow trailhead.
Carpool back to the Twin Cities.
NEED TO KNOW
Pre-requisites:
Physically able to hike for up to 6 miles carrying a backpack.
Attend the required spring crew member training event (April 29, 2025).
Attend a required local hike or gear shake-down event before the trip with your crew leaders.
Personal Gear: Gear lists will be provided and a gear shakedown meeting will be held to assess team members’ gear needs. Each team member will be responsible for carrying their own pack, shelter, sleep system, food, water, personal gear, borrowed trail tools, and their share of group gear. If there is something you do not have, please let the crew leaders know well in advance of the trip.
BWAC Gear: BWAC will provide (at no cost) to use: McKenzie maps, safety glasses, hard hats, water sterilization devices, trail clearing tools, safety training, BWCA permits, bear cannisters.
Anticipated Temperatures/Weather Conditions: Crew members should prepare for anything from hot to rainy or cold days and/or nights. Crew leaders will discuss specifics closer to trip dates.
Food: Bring your own easy-to-cook, or no-cook, food to enjoy during the 3-4 days. Confirm your food fits inside your IGBC-approved, bear-proof container.
Cost: $40 registration cost on Meetup (to offset admin, tool and map costs) + $25-30 carpool gas money.
THE FINE PRINT: Participants are required to sign a (1) liability release form, (2) confidential health form, and (3) USFS trip form prior to the trip. This is a pet-free, alcohol-free and tobacco-free trip. Participation is subject to BWAC rules, i.e. trip leaders can deny participation to anyone for any or no reason.