- TRIP FULL Trip #7 - Powwow Hike-In to Pose Lake with Valentin and MelPowwow Trail Head, Stony River Township, MN$25.00
THIS TRIP IS FULL. CONTACT CREW LEADERS ABOUT WAITLIST.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY ONE OF THE CREW LEADERS BEFORE REGISTERING. Please e-mail Valentin Povarchuk (valentin.povarchuk@boundarywaterstrails.org) or Mel Yackley (mel.yackley@boundarywaterstrails.org) for approval and registration instructions. This trip will fill and registration sequence will be in order of approval. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
Join Mel and Valentin on this 4- day backcountry trail clearing-adventure. We will be hiking 6 miles into the beautiful Pose Lake campsite, which will be our base camp. We will be working to clear brush and treefalls on the Powwow Trail mostly east and south of Pose Lake. This is a remote trip on a wilderness route in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
You will meet other like-minded hikers, share your skills and learn new skills from your crew, and have an unforgettable experience helping restore a fire-damaged legacy trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
PLAN:
Early Friday morning, May 24, we will carpool from the Twin Cities area to meet in Two Harbors. From there, we will caravan to entry point 86 for the Powwow Trail, north of Isabella, Minnesota. We expect to arrive at the trailhead by 11:00 and get on-trail by noon. We will hike in approximately 6 miles to Pose Lake and establish our base camp. There is access to water at this location.
On Saturday and Sunday, we will clear tree falls and brush, and do needed maintenance of the trail. Plan on roughly 8-hour work days, with breaks. On Monday morning, we will pack up and hike back to civilization, and then drive back to the Twin Cities. We expect to return by 7pm on Monday, but flexibility is required due to unknowns of wilderness and freeway travel.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Thick brush and tree falls on the trail, cool, warm and possibly wet weather. Very remote areas, working with a good group of people, and working hard to maintain the Powwow Trail for everyone to enjoy.
Each participant will carry their own pack, shelter, sleep system, food, personal gear and two clearing tools. BWAC may have gear to share or borrow.Participants should be in good physical shape and have a "can-do" attitude for unknown trail and weather conditions. Trail clearing experience is not required or expected: BWAC provides all
tools and safety training for our crews.Each participant will carry their own pack, shelter, sleep system, food, personal gear and a clearing tool. You should be in good physical shape for full days of travel and working, and have a "can-do" attitude for unknown trail and weather conditions.
Recommended gear list: https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/gear-list-for-trail-clearing-backpacking-canoeing-aprilMANDATORY MEETINGS
A required local hike will be scheduled in April to meet each other, conduct a gear check and to hash out trip logistics.
On April 16, BWAC will hold a mandatory crew member orientation at REI Bloomington. Sign up here.
OTHER STUFF TO KNOW:
All participants must sign the BWAC liability release, BWAC medical health form, and U.S. Forest Service volunteer agreement before trip departure. Review forms at https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/
The $25 registration fee includes a Mckenzie map of the Powwow Trail and offsets a portion of administrative and tool costs for BWAC. Our trail partner, the U.S. Forest Service, provides the wilderness permit for BWAC volunteer crews.
Thank you for choosing to volunteer with the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee, where safety is our #1 priority.
- Trip #10: Powwow Western Section by Canoe/Backpack w/ Zach and TrinaMirror Lake Campsite - Powwow Trail, Ely, MN$25.00
*** All participants must be pre-approved by the crew leader before registering. ***
Message or email Zach Thorson ( zach.thorson@boundarywaterstrails.org ) or Trina Barry ( tebarry8@gmail.com ) for approval and registration instructions. Include your non-Meetup email, phone number and a good time to reach you. One of us will call you within a few days to discuss details and registration instructions. We welcome both new and experienced backpackers and invite you to enjoy the warmer early summer weather with us.SUMMARY
Join Zach and Trina on this 4.25-day back-country trail clearing combining canoeing and backpacking. This crew will paddle and portage Lakes One, Two, and Three to access the beautifully rugged west side of the Powwow Trail. We will stash our canoes, and put on our packs for our hike to the final campsite.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
You will meet other like-minded hikers, share your skills and learn new skills from your crew, and have an unforgettable experience helping restore a fire-damaged legacy trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
ITINERARY
We will be departing the Twin Cities @ ~5:00pm on Wednesday, May 29th, and returning late evening on Sunday, June 2nd. We plan to be back in the metro area by 8:00 p.m. however flexibility is required due to unknowns of wilderness travel.
On the evening of Wednesday, May 29th, we will stay near the northern end of Lake One and prepare for a early morning departure. After launch, we will paddle and portage for about 2-4 hours to the Lake 3 portage where we will stash the canoes. We will continue on by foot to reach our base campsite for the weekend (Friday-Saturday-Sunday). Expect a 1-4 mile hike depending on reports from our survey crews.
Friday and Saturday, our crew will enjoy camping in the forest, each others company, and working during the day defining the trail as we make our small section of the trail hikeable again. Plan on roughly 8 hour work days, with breaks.
On Sunday morning, we will head out early to retrace our route and return home tired, but rewarded by the knowledge of leaving a safe trail and experiencing the camaraderie of new friends.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Thick brush and fallen trees, unpredictable weather, very remote area, working with a good group of people, working hard to clear the Powwow Trail for everyone to enjoy.
Each participant will carry their own pack, shelter, sleep system, food, water, personal gear, and a clearing tool. BWAC may have the gear to share or borrow. Participants should be in good physical shape and have a "can-do" attitude for unknown trail and weather conditions. Trail clearing experience is not required or expected: BWAC provides all tools and safety training for our crews.
Recommended gear list: https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/gear-list-for-trail-clearing-backpacking-canoeing-april
MANDATORY MEETINGS
-- There is a mandatory safety training and orientation on Tuesday April 16th at REI in Bloomington. Sign up here.
-- A hike in the Twin Cities metro area will be arranged to meet each other, talk through expectations and conditions of fall travel in the wilderness, check gear, and review gear.
OTHER STUFF TO KNOW
All participants must sign the BWAC liability release, BWAC medical health form, and U.S. Forest Service volunteer agreement before trip departure. Review forms at https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/trip-information
The $25 registration fee includes a Mckenzie map of the Powwow Trail and offsets a portion of administrative and tool costs for BWAC. Additional costs will be your trip food, and about $20 shared gas for those not driving. Our trail partner, the U.S. Forest Service, provides the wilderness permit for BWAC volunteer crews.
There may be an additional fee of $20-30 for the first night at Kawishiwi Lodge if it is available for our use.
Thank you for choosing to volunteer with the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee, where safety is our #1 priority.
Not open - Trip #11: Powwow Western Section by Canoe with Caitlin and SaraEntrance 30 Lake One, Ely, MN$25.00
All participants must be pre-approved by the crew leader before registering. Message or email Caitlin Tegels (caitlin.tegels@boundarywaterstrails.org) or Sara Fulcher (sfulche@gmail.com) for approval and registration instructions. Include your non-Meetup email, phone number, and a good time to reach you. One of us will call you within a few days to discuss details and registration instructions. We welcome both new and experienced paddlers and backpackers and invite you to enjoy the long June days with us.
SUMMARY
Join Caitlin and Sara on this backcountry trail clearing trip combining canoeing and backpacking. This crew will paddle and portage Lakes One, Two, and Three to access the beautifully rugged west side of the Powwow Trail. We will stash our canoes, and put on our packs for our hike to the final campsite.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
You will meet other like-minded hikers, share your skills and learn new skills from your crew, and have an unforgettable experience helping restore a fire-damaged legacy trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
ITINERARY
We will be departing the Twin Cities @ noon on Wednesday, June 5th, returning late evening on Sunday, June 9th. Times may vary depending on carpools and the unknowns of wilderness travel.
On the evening of Wednesday, June 5th, we will stay at the Fall Lake Campground, with an early departure the following morning to the Lake One entry point. After launch, we will paddle and portage for about a half day to the Lake 3 portage where we will stash the canoes. From there, we will travel on foot to our camp for the weekend. The exact area we will be working will be determined by the results of the May trail survey, starting where trip #11 wraps up the previous week. Expect to carry your gear 1-3 miles from the portage.
Friday and Saturday, our crew will tackle the spruce and other flora taking over the tread of the trail. We will work for roughly 8 hours per day, with breaks for water, snacks, and lunch.
We will pack up our base camp early Sunday morning, hike back to our canoes, and retrace our route out of the wilderness. Arrival times back home will depend on weather conditions Sunday, carpools, and a group victory lunch.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Working hard with a good group of people through thick brush, unpredictable weather, and stubborn insects in very remote area. The satisfaction of a well-maintained trail!
Each participant will carry their own pack, shelter, sleep system, food, water, personal gear, and a clearing tool. BWAC may have the gear to share or borrow. Participants should be in good physical shape and have a "can-do" attitude for unknown trail and weather conditions. Trail clearing experience is not required or expected: BWAC provides all tools and safety training for our crews.
Recommended gear list: https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/gear-list-for-trail-clearing-backpacking-canoeing-april
MANDATORY MEETINGS
There is a mandatory safety training and orientation at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 16th at REI in Bloomington. Sign up here.
A training hike will be scheduled in May for the crew to meet each other, check gear, and arrange travel plans.
OTHER STUFF TO KNOW
All participants must sign the BWAC liability release, BWAC medical health form, and U.S. Forest Service volunteer agreement before trip departure. Review forms at https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/trip-information
The $25 registration fee includes a Mckenzie map of the Powwow Trail and offsets a portion of administrative and tool costs for BWAC. Additional costs will be your trip food, $10 for the Fall Lake campsites, and about $20 shared gas for those not driving. Our trail partner, the U.S. Forest Service, provides the wilderness permit for BWAC volunteer crews.
Thank you for choosing to volunteer with the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee, where safety is our #1 priority.