News – 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

Sharing the wilderness with women—of any age

by Alissa Johnson Quetico Superior Wilderness News Last spring, wilderness guide Peta Barrett and a client walked across a portage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Her client, a confident, fit woman in her mid-60s, carried the canoe. She had expressed some concerns about doing so but was game to try with Peta nearby. … Read more

Article in Star Tribune

OUTDOORS Currents: Peta Barrett, North Woods Wilderness Guide Peta Barrett, Women’s Wilderness Discovery By BOB TIMMONS , STAR TRIBUNE April 20, 2018 – 8:19 AM Today: Peta Barrett owns and operates Women’s Wilderness Discovery in Ely, outfitting and guiding canoe and hiking adventures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The trips are year-round. Reading I … Read more

Testimonials

Grateful

“Returning to the Boundary Waters after many years absence had been a bucket list item of mine. Went on a join-on trip starting with 7 strangers and a guide ending with 8 new friends. The adventure that Peta laid out challenged us and in doing so left me with an incredible sense of accomplishment and gratitude for the full experience of the wonder of the Boundary Waters. Food was delicious and plentiful. Our guide Anna was experienced, knowledgeable and always calm, inspiring confidence in her and in ourselves. Trip better than I hoped!”

Sue S-Z