Peta is Retiring!

Peta Barrett has retired and Women’s Wilderness Discovery is listed for sale. No workshops are being scheduled at this time.

Gathering wood
Meal on the trail
“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.” — Elizabeth Camden

Our workshop environment includes both indoor & outdoor hands-on learning. We’ll share proven methods, tips, and skills that can enhance your adventures, increase your comfort level, and help keep you safe. You’ll be able to fine tune your skill set for a better camping experience, summer or winter.

Workshops are conducted at Women’s Wilderness Discovery headquarters in Ely, MN and may include the Superior National Forest, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Lacing a snowshoe

Our Suggested Topics

Map and compass

Map & Compass Navigation & Route Planning for the BWCAW

Winter Camping by Snow Trekking

      • Gear
      • Route Planning
      • Safety
      • Skills
Winter campers ready to haul
snowshoes

Lace Your Own Traditional Ojibwa Snowshoes

Custom Craft Your Trail Foods:
 Prepping, Packing, Cooking Tips

      • Dehydrating
      • Vacuum Sealing
      • We use MSR Dragonfly camp stoves on trail
Camp kitchen
rigged tarp

Rain Tarp Rigging & Quick Release Knots

Introduction to Canoe Camping in the BWCAW

Learn about:

        • Physical Prep
        • Planning
        • Gear
        • Packing
Canoe trip launch