Registering for a fall trip, or curious about volunteering? This required orientation is one of the building blocks supporting safe and rewarding experiences on the trail. All are welcome to attend.

Registering for a spring trip? This required orientation is one of the building blocks supporting safe and rewarding experiences on the trail. Curious about volunteering? All are welcome to attend this event.

We will be meeting in the large conference/community room at REI in Bloomington, MN

** Required for Duluth Sept 30th Trip **

Interested in helping to restore BWCA Wilderness Trails for hikers and backpackers like you? This 1.5 hour workshop will make you familiar with wilderness trail clearing topics: cutting tree falls safely, trail clearing standards, participant and team expectations, proper clothing and gear for the trip, goals, food and itinerary. This workshop is required for volunteers on the Sept 30th Powwow Trail clearing day trip. Even if you participated in past trail clearing trips, please attend to refresh your skills. Not going on this trip? Anyone can attend!

** Required for BWAC Twin Cities Trips **

Registering for a fall trip? This required orientation is one of the building blocks supporting safe and rewarding experiences on the trail. Curious about volunteering? All are welcome to attend this event or watch via Google Meet and / or a live stream from our Boundary Waters Advisory Committee ( BWAC) Facebook page.

Interested in helping to restore BWCA Wilderness Trails for hikers and backpackers like you? This 1.5 hour workshop will make you familiar with wilderness trail clearing topics: cutting tree falls safely, trail clearing standards, participant and team expectations, proper clothing and gear for the trip, goals, food and itinerary. The workshop is required for volunteers on the May 6th Eagle Mountain day trip. Even if you participated in past trail clearing trips, please attend to refresh your skills. Not going on this trip? Anyone can attend!

Registered for a spring trip? This required orientation is one of the building blocks supporting safe and rewarding experiences on the trail. Curious about volunteering? All are welcome to attend this event or watch the live stream from our Boundary Waters Advisory Committee ( BWAC) Facebook page.

What happens on a BWAC trip?

Find out more at this virtual orientation presented by crew leaders who will be out on trail with you this spring, keeping wilderness trails accessible to hikers and backpackers.

Curious about volunteering? This session is for you. Registered for a spring trip? This required orientation is one of the building blocks supporting safe rewarding experiences on the trail.

This orientation session is required if you are volunteering for a 2021 fall Powwow Trail clearing trip. Those considering a trip in the future or wanting to find out more about what it's like to volunteer on a trail clearing crew are also welcome.

This orientation session is required if you are volunteering for a 2021 spring Powwow Trail clearing trip. If you are considering a trip later this year or curious about what it's like to volunteer on a trail clearing crew, this virtual event is a good opportunity to find out more.

BWAC is less than one month away from our first spring trip, and a world away from plans and hopes launched in January. BWAC leadership now meets virtually, and the 2020 spring crew orientation will be online. Plan to log in on April 9th at 6:00 p.m. for trail and club presentations. Enjoy a few moments imagining yourself in the wilderness, whether you will be visiting the trail this spring or in the future.

Interested in helping to restore the BWCA Powwow Trail for hikers and backpackers like you? This one hour workshop will make you familiar with wilderness trail clearing topics: cutting treefalls safely, trail clearing standards, participant and team expectations, proper clothing and gear for the trip, goals, food and itinerary. The workshop is intended for volunteers on October 12 day trip to clean up first several miles of the Powwow Trail, but participants are encouraged to inquire about other outings in October as well.

Missed the April 11 Training at Midwest Mountaineering? You have an opportunity for a make up on April 16 at Frost River. Conveniently located only two hours drive on I-35 in Duluth north of Twin Cities, it is more than an traditional canvas, leather and brass bags store. It is also a heaven for lay camping gear sewers (?) with more than 20 industrial sewing machines in the manufacturing area where the workshop will be held. I And if you live in Duluth, it is even closer! Join us!

This meeting is mandatory for all volunteers who are registered for 2019 spring Powwow Trail maintenance trips. Outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn more about volunteering with a trail clearing crew are also welcome.