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Women's Wilderness Discovery Discover your inner strength outdoors. Outfitted/guided canoe & winter camping & much more for women Our fully appointed Guesthouse sleeps up to 8.
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Women's Wilderness Discovery offers safe, positive participation with the goal of enriching lives through the wilderness experience and outdoor adventure. An educational, fully outfitted, expertly guided wilderness experience with a female-focus emphasizes teamwork and aims to build confidence, strengthen courage, and cultivate leadership qualities in women of all ages. We're a family-friendly com

pany, customizing trips for women, men, and families...from Grandparents to Grandchildren! Weekend workshop opportunities can also be a great way to hone skills & learn something new. Peta Barrett has harnessed years of wilderness experience, and a passion for leading skill-building outdoor adventures, into a company focused on motivating women of all ages, and families, to learn, play, & grow through outdoor adventure! Wilderness canoe camping, day trips year-round, workshops to hone skills, paddling, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking - discover the beauty & solitude of exploring the woods & waters of NE Minnesota. THE INFO BASICS:
Year-round guided adventures in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, as well as workshop opportunities for the outdoor novice to the seasoned veteran! Rental is $45 per person nightly, available to our WWD trip customers as well as the general public looking for lodging in downtown Ely, MN.

2024 RATES:
* OVERNIGHT TRIP per day - $220 Adult / $190 Youth under 18 yrs. for a fully outfitted/professionally guided canoe camping trip.
* DAY TRIP up to 8 hrs. - $150 per Adult/$130 per Youth under 18 yrs. for a fully outfitted/professionally guided day in the BWCAW year-round. Summer by canoe or hiking, Winter by ski or traditional snowshoes. Lunch, snacks, beverages included. Fully outfitted means we'll provide everything but your own clothing, rain gear, water bottle & toiletries. Women's Wilderness Discovery provides and acquaints you with all the necessary gear, and teaches you how to pack that portage pack for optimal travel. You'll enjoy great food & trail snacks, hand-crafted & customized to your needs (GF, DF, Lactose-Intolerant, Vegetarian, Vegan). SCHEDULING:
Women's Wilderness Discovery will create the wilderness trip you & your group of friends or family are dreaming of. Don't have a ready-made group? Choose your own trip dates, then let us know you'd like to open your trip for others to join. Or simply book one of our posted Join On trips and make new friends. See our website for seasonal details. Contact Peta Barrett by phone or email well in advance of dates you have in mind. Travel between May 1 & September 30 in the BWCAW requires a permit, and groups are limited to 8 people plus your guide. Permit reservations begin the last Wednesday in January each year. It is wise to reserve your permit months in advance! All reservation & user fees are included in the price of your trip, and these arrangements are made for you by Women's Wilderness Discovery.

24/05/2024
23/05/2024

Squadmember and minimalist woods master "North Pete" (callsign 7357) serves as a human mooring line, protecting and steadying the ship for Beaver pilot Jeremy to dismount. 24-hour operation continues, and we have an enormous package planned for tomorrow. No plan survives first contact with the real world, so we'll wait on the details and report in a future Photo O' the Day. Suffice it to say, we are in this for the long haul.

Friends, there's a holiday coming up, and many of you will be hitting the woods and the water to recreate. If you're heading out, there are three things we'd like you to tattoo on your brains. First, wear your life jacket. Don't sit on it, strap it to the thwart, or lay it on the bottom...wear it. Second, save the alcohol for the fire ring back at camp. Alcohol is present in more than half the watercraft accidents, and 80 percent of the fatalities. We love an amber-colored beverage as much as the next guy, but don't imbibe in the boat...save it for the war stories at the end of the day. Finally, don't suffer from "Get-there-itis." If you find yourself wind- or wave-blown, lay up on shore, build a fire, and wait for the winds to die down. Expedition-grade hikers and paddlers certainly want to stick to their itinerary timeline, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas. To try to force the issue invites disaster. Lay up and chill out.

Friends, thanks for tagging along while we spin a yarn, and be safe out there, eh? (Dani "Strawbandit" Nagler photo)

This is an important read for ALL of our WONDERFUL women and families who have traveled with us over the years. And for ...
22/05/2024

This is an important read for ALL of our WONDERFUL women and families who have traveled with us over the years. And for those of you following our adventures in hopes of a future WWD Boundary Waters canoe trip. Permanent protection for our BWCAW is a national battle we can win. You can make a difference this November 2024, no matter where you live in America. Please read!

Should we allow Donald Trump — a corrupt politician and dishonest businessman who has no regard for the natural world or the fate of the planet and its inhabitants — to be the most powerful man in the world?

Time to paddle into the BWCAW. Canoe season is in full swing!
15/05/2024

Time to paddle into the BWCAW. Canoe season is in full swing!

11/05/2024
An important Minneapolis Star Tribune editorial concerning our irreplaceable Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
06/05/2024

An important Minneapolis Star Tribune editorial concerning our irreplaceable Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

The reckless bill to rescind copper mining protections in the watershed that passed the U.S. House panders to foreign mine owners. Its fate now rests with voters.

WWD will be there for the paddling and friends. Great time! Thank you NSC!
18/04/2024

WWD will be there for the paddling and friends. Great time! Thank you NSC!

We hope you'll join us for the 6th annual Northstar Experience.
May 4th
Upper Iowa River
Dinner and Jerry Vandiver campfire concert May 3rd (arrive anytime after 5pm)
White's Bluffton Riverside Campground
RSVP and questions: [email protected]

24/03/2024
12/03/2024

Friends, please know that there is a scam by a profile entity 'Po Pi', involving a supposed sale of hoodies (other merch?) with my WWD logo on it. This is a scam! I've reported them & I've blocked this profile. But you know these rotten scammers work the system. Please be aware and report and/or block it. Do not take the bait. Thanks for listening.

28/01/2024
https://womenswildernessdiscovery.com/summer-canoe-trips/BWCAW entry permit reservations begin January 31, 2024. DO NOT ...
04/01/2024

https://womenswildernessdiscovery.com/summer-canoe-trips/
BWCAW entry permit reservations begin January 31, 2024. DO NOT DELAY BOOKING your canoe country camping trip with us! Book a Join On trip, or create your own trip with friends, family and dates that work for you! Contact us today!

Summer 2024 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 2024 canoe camping trips become available on a first-come, first-served basis on Jan. 31, 2024, at....

https://womenswildernessdiscovery.com/used-canoe-gear-sale-post-season-2023/We have some great gently use gear for sale ...
04/01/2024

https://womenswildernessdiscovery.com/used-canoe-gear-sale-post-season-2023/

We have some great gently use gear for sale this winter. From Northstar canoes to tents, sleeping bags, and some wonderful winter gear too. Check it out!

Used Canoe & Gear Sale – Post-season 2023 CANOES (+ MN sales tax) 2018 Northstar Northwind 17 | StarLite layup 41 # | $2000 2021 Northstar Northwind 17 | StarLite layup 41 # | $2300 2021 Northstar Northwind 17 | StarLite layup 41 # | $2300 2022 Northstar Northwind 18 w/ removeable 3rd seat 44 # | Star...

19/10/2023

Have you heard that there is a raffle every year at the WCS? Many high quality items are donated each year by our generous sponsors. Rumor is there will be a brand new Snowtrekker tent on the table, as well as some other fantastic pieces of gear!! Snowtrekker Tents
Tickets available for purchase on site from one of the organizers. Raffle winners announced at Saturday night keynote.

Is there anything better than a Fall paddle in the BWCA!?🍁
27/09/2023

Is there anything better than a Fall paddle in the BWCA!?🍁

Wow how lucky are we!💚 Beautiful display of the Northern Lights last night.
19/09/2023

Wow how lucky are we!💚 Beautiful display of the Northern Lights last night.

It’s never too early to plan your next WWD Winter trip! Join us for the winter season ’23-’24 for a wilderness skills W...
06/09/2023

It’s never too early to plan your next WWD Winter trip! Join us for the winter season ’23-’24 for a wilderness skills Workshop, or perhaps a BWCAW Day Trip by traditional Ojibwa snowshoes with a hot lunch on trail surrounded by the silent beauty of the frozen wilderness. There’s so much to enjoy about Winter and we are so excited to share it with you all.❄️ Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Happy September!🍂 There’s nothing better than a crisp Fall morning in the Boundary Waters. For more information on how t...
01/09/2023

Happy September!🍂 There’s nothing better than a crisp Fall morning in the Boundary Waters. For more information on how to join our upcoming trips click the link in the bio or head over to www.womenswildernessdiscovery.com for more information.

Want to “try out” the BWCAW on a Day Trip by paddling a canoe, or hiking a wilderness trail? Perhaps a winter Day Trip h...
07/08/2023

Want to “try out” the BWCAW on a Day Trip by paddling a canoe, or hiking a wilderness trail? Perhaps a winter Day Trip hiking by snowshoe? We can discuss a date and sights you might like to see and experience. We’ll be happy to help craft a perfect day of exploring the woods and waters, lunch included. 🍃

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LAST MINUTE trip cancellation for our Join On August 16-20, 2023 canoe trip, entering at Snowbank Lake. To learn more ab...
28/07/2023

LAST MINUTE trip cancellation for our Join On August 16-20, 2023 canoe trip, entering at Snowbank Lake. To learn more about how you can book this spot head over to www.womenswildernessdiscovery.com or give us a call at 218-235-1994 🍃



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UPDATE: WE HAVE BOOKED A HAPPY CAMPER TO FILL THIS VACANCY! Thanks to all of you who inquired about the trip. Enjoy your...
28/07/2023

UPDATE: WE HAVE BOOKED A HAPPY CAMPER TO FILL THIS VACANCY! Thanks to all of you who inquired about the trip. Enjoy your summer!

Due to a cancellation, we have an immediate opening for one more camper on our Join On August 16-20, 2023 BWCAW canoe trip!! Please contact us ASAP to grab this great opportunity.
https://womenswildernessdiscovery.com/contact/

These are the days we live for, when the wilderness feels and looks heavenly.🍃 beautiful capture by
14/06/2023

These are the days we live for, when the wilderness feels and looks heavenly.🍃 beautiful capture by

We hope everyone had a wonderful fishing opener/Mother’s Day weekend! Here’s to a Summer full of adventures. For more in...
15/05/2023

We hope everyone had a wonderful fishing opener/Mother’s Day weekend! Here’s to a Summer full of adventures. For more information on how you can join on one of our BWCA trips visit www.womenswildernessdiscovery.com

Open water season is upon us! We are so excited to bring you another Summer of outdoor adventures. To learn more about o...
03/05/2023

Open water season is upon us! We are so excited to bring you another Summer of outdoor adventures. To learn more about our trips and how you can join on please visit us at www.womenswildernessdiscovery.com 🍃

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Wishing all of the adventurers out there a Happy Earth Day! Let’s continue to protect our beautiful planet as best we ca...
22/04/2023

Wishing all of the adventurers out there a Happy Earth Day! Let’s continue to protect our beautiful planet as best we can. Take time to reflect this Earth Day. What are you doing to make the planet a more sustainable and livable place? 🌎♻️🌱

28/03/2023

Looking for a job in the Northwoods or near the BWCA? Whether you are looking for seasonal or full-time work, there are many businesses currently hiring in Northeastern MN. Guiding, manufacturing, outfitting, retail, and more!

Learn more and apply:
savetheboundarywaters.org/northwoods-job-board

It’s hard to beat a night spent under the moon!🌙Great capture by
28/03/2023

It’s hard to beat a night spent under the moon!🌙Great capture by

Last night the Aurora Borealis gave a magnificent celestial show! I stood on Fall Lake turning round and round, eyes to ...
24/03/2023

Last night the Aurora Borealis gave a magnificent celestial show! I stood on Fall Lake turning round and round, eyes to the sky. They seemed to be just about everywhere around me and overhead. Awe, mystery, and pulsing beauty❤️

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Women's Wilderness Discovery offers safe, positive participation with the goal of enriching lives through the wilderness experience and outdoor adventure. An educational, fully outfitted, expertly guided wilderness experience with a female-focus emphasizes teamwork and aims to build confidence, strengthen courage, and cultivate leadership qualities in women of all ages. We're a family-friendly company, customizing trips for women, couples, and families...from Grandparents to Grandchildren! Weekend workshop opportunities can also be a great way to hone skills & learn something new. Peta Barrett has harnessed years of wilderness experience, and a passion for leading skill-building outdoor adventures, into a company focused on motivating women of all ages, and families, to learn, play, & grow through outdoor adventure! Canoe camping, winter camping, paddling, skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking - discover the beauty & solitude of exploring the woods & waters of NE Minnesota. Discover your inner strength outdoors. THE INFO BASICS: * Year-round guided adventures in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, as well as workshop opportunities for the outdoor novice to the seasoned veteran! 2019 RATES: * OVERNIGHT TRIP (per day)...$150 adult / $125 youth under 18 yrs. for a fully outfitted/professionally guided camping trip by canoe, hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski. * DAY TRIP (8 hour day)...$100 per Adult/$80 per Youth under 18 yrs. for a fully outfitted/professionally guided day in the BWCAW. Lunch included. Fully outfitted means we'll provide everything but your own clothing, rain gear, water bottle & toiletries! Women's Wilderness Discovery provides and acquaints you with all the necessary gear, and teaches you how to pack that portage pack for optimal travel! You'll enjoy great food & trail snacks, customized to your needs (GF, Vegetarian, Vegan). SCHEDULING: Women's Wilderness Discovery will create the wilderness trip you & your group of friends or family are dreaming of! Don't have a ready-made group? Choose your own trip dates, then let us know you'd like to open your trip for others to join. Or simply join one of our posted trips and make new friends. See our website for seasonal details. Contact Peta Barrett by phone or email well in advance of dates you have in mind. Travel between May 1 & September 30 in the BWCAW requires a permit, and groups are limited to 8 people plus your guide. Permit reservations become available late in January each year. It is wise to reserve your permit months in advance! All reservation & user fees are included in the price of your trip, and these arrangements are made for you by Women's Wilderness Discovery.