“Be a Part of the Legacy!”

Outdoor enthusiasts are needed to maintain the historic hiking trails in the BWCA Wilderness. The Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (BWAC) — an all-volunteer Minnesota nonprofit, provides safety training, hand tools, a gear list, and experienced crew leaders who guide each trip from a pre-trip meet and greet to a safe return home.

Fall 2024 Update

Our 2024 clearing season has wrapped up! This fall, BWAC crew Leaders organized four overnight maintenance trips on the Powwow and one day trip on the Brule Lake Trail. Thirty trail volunteers helped with this fall effort and identified potential trips for the spring season. Stayed tuned - Spring trips are published in late February, and hit the trail in early May.

Our volunteers provided 7750.5 hours to the U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest in 2024

Embrace the Adventure, Expect the Unexpected

• We travel in wilderness - flexibility and tolerance for unknown conditions and weather is part of the adventure.

• Routes may be revised closer to departure date as new information becomes available.

• You should be in good physical shape for carrying your own gear and working full days.

Trip Types

BWAC offers a variety of trips to choose from. Volunteers will go on a day, weekend or multi-day adventure: backpacking, canoeing or a combo trip on the historic Powwow Trail in the BWCAW in spring and fall 2020.

Cabin trips are a great introduction to trail clearing - especially if you’re not looking to sleep in a tent or haul gear. Day trips are spent clearing the entrance to the trail.

Car camping trips are another great introduction to trail clearing - especially if don’t have backpacking gear or don’t want to carry in your gear. These trips are spent clearing trail near the trailhead.

All canoe trips have a combination of canoeing and hiking to your work site. Some are primarily canoeing while others involve long hikes after the paddle. Find the best fit for you through the trip descriptions.

Backpacking trips range from short hikes to long treks - there are options for all levels of backpackers. Find the best fit for you through the trip descriptions.

Have Trip Questions?

Message the trip’s crew leaders via Meetup.

Have other questions?

No problem - ask away through our Contact Us. We’d love to hear from you.

I’ve signed up, what’s next?

Check out the trip information.