Irene – Women's Wilderness Discovery

Our Charming Guesthouse

Women’s Wilderness Discovery offers a charming, well-appointed two-story Guest House for your overnight stay in Ely the evening before departure into the Boundary Waters. Four single beds and two sets of bunk beds provide room for up to eight people (women’s group, family group, or mixed couples’ groups). Beds are complete with linens, pillow, blanket, … Read more

Ely woman blazes new trail in wilderness adventures

Women’s Wilderness Discovery offers year-round trips through the BWCA. Article from Minneapolis Star-Tribune, October 21, 2015 by Anna Pratt After owning a casting company for over a decade, Peta Barrett yearned to make the wilderness her “office.” Driven by her lifelong love of the outdoors, Barrett moved from her home of 35 years in northern Anoka … Read more

Why I Guide Canoe Trips into the BWCA

I have always loved the outdoors! I grew up, not on wilderness camping, per se, but in a family who respected all of nature…the land, the waters, the animals, and proper management of these elements to protect our valuable resources. Growing up in a family of five kids, we did plenty of “car camping” when … Read more

Testimonials

Peta’s Passion is Contagious

“Peta’s passion for sharing the wilderness is contagious. Whether stepping out into the winter woods on snowshoes she puts together or paddling the BWCAW with novice and seasoned campers, Peta is in her element. Peta is unique in what she brings to her wilderness leadership. She is a game hunter, conservationist, former talent agent, snowmobiler, costume designer, paddler and successful business owner. She opens my eyes to false stereotypes we all have toward people who are not like us. Peta not only understands diversity, she lives it! My 11 year old daughter and 70 year old friend teamed up with Peta and her adult daughter for a wonderful five full days in the BWCAW. The lightweight canoes and organized packs made it possible for ALL of us to have an active role in canoe camping teamwork. My daughter swelled with pride, my friend amazed herself and I couldn’t have been happier.”

Sandy Dodson