Upcoming BWCA Canoe Trips – Women's Wilderness Discovery

Summer 2023 Canoe Trips

We encourage you to plan far in advance to book your BWCAW canoe trip-by mid January or earlier, to assure the best options for permit availability. All BWCAW permits for summer 2023 canoe camping trips become available on a first-come, first-served basis on Jan. 25, 2023, at 9am CST. It’s truly never too early to … Read more

Winter Camping Treks & Day Trips 2022-2023

Guess what’s just around the corner? WWD Winter Camping season! Yes, we’re excited to kick it into winter mode in Ely, MN. Fall colors are brilliant and the temperatures keep dropping. I think we can smell a hint of snow in the air already! Contact us soon to satisfy your spirit of adventure in any … Read more

Testimonials

Embracing Change Made for New Discovery

“Ours was an adventure meant to be. Due to the wildland fires in the Quetico and Superior National Forest our BWCAW permit was cancelled, but the US Forest Service recommended rerouting to the backcountry campsites. My two daughters and I decided to try it even though we knew little about the backcountry area. When we began searching sites, Peta's WWD MPR interview appeared and we reached out to her for assistance planning a new route for the labor day weekend. She was very encouraging and navigated our pivot from the BWCAW to the backcountry. Peta set us up with one of her guides, all the gear and food. Then we received the news the backcountry sites were closed. That didn't deter Peta; she figured out a way to get us paddling and enjoy the wilderness with help from local friends. We were privileged to have Peta guide us through the pristine waters for four days. Her passion for and superior knowledge of the SNF and BWCAW made this one of our more memorable adventures. She also has a flare for 'gourmet' wilderness food which kept us content all weekend. We learned so much and, thanks to Peta, honed our rusty canoe, navigation and camping skills. Women's Wilderness Discovery is a first class experience. We will be returning! Thank you Peta and friends!!”

Lynn Melcher