Irene – Women's Wilderness Discovery

Peta Featured on PBS Show

Peta featured on PBS Prairie Sportsman Show.

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

Stump Sitter paddle queen

“Wow! 5 star company and 5 star guide. I can't say enough about Peta and the wonderful experience us 6 women had on trail for 5 days. Peta is so genuine, fun loving, and safety oriented. She provided top notch food and drink throughout the trip. The knowledge she posses on a variety of topics is unmatched. Peta was able to easily identify our groups strengths and challenged us accordingly throughout the trip. Shout out to Dean our awesome shuttle driver! By the end of the trip you feel like you are part of Peta's family. I would without a doubt recommend Peta and Women's Wilderness Discovery.”

Sydnie Bahl