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Moose Track Adventures Guides
Ely Minnesota 
(Ely, MN)

Moose Track Adventures, located near Ely Minnesota (Ely, MN) specializes in guided Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCAW) and Quetico Provincial Park trips and uses only the finest guides available.  Each one has extensive experience and knowledge guiding our customers into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) and Quetico Provincial Park.  Whether you are interested in trophy fishing, fly-fishing, ecology, natural history, or just want the satisfaction of using a knowledgeable and qualified guide, Moose Track Adventures will see to it that your needs are accommodated. 

Jim Blauch:  Jim has been exploring the woods, paddling waterways and discovering wildlife since childhood. As a wilderness guide and previous owner of Four Seasons Adventures, he has introduced many people to the diversity of flora and fauna, natural history, and ecosystem ecology of northern Minnesota - not to mention lunker fish!   Jim holds degrees in wildlife management, chemistry, environmental studies, and graduate research in environmental biology. He has extensive interests and experience in wilderness ecology, natural history, backcountry skiing, skijoring, winter camping and wilderness preservation.  Customers rave about his fishing knowledge and instruction, wealth of local information, wilderness navigation abilities, enjoyable campfire stories and not to mention taste bud tantalizing meals.  He will provide you with an unforgettable wilderness adventure.

Chris Parthun: Chris, a veteran paddler of more than thirty years, brings a wealth of experience to our guiding team. He first canoed the Boundary Waters while in high school back in 1969 and has been returning ever since. Growing up backpacking and canoeing, as well as hunting and fishing with his father, taught him respect and appreciation for nature. Wilderness paddling has become his greatest passion and has enabled him to become an expert on gear, backcountry camping, and wilderness etiquette. In addition, Chris’ clients have marveled at his mouth-watering culinary skills. With separate degrees in Environmental Studies and Geography, Chris enjoys integrating his knowledge of the environment with an appreciation of where things are. Chris’ trips will always have you coming away with a better understanding of the wilderness, and a heightened appreciation for stewardship of our natural resources. His experience and dedication to his trips and our clients make him a joy to be with on any adventure you may want to take. 

Jake MattilaJake, a true woodsmen, was born and raised in southern Minnesota.  His quest for becoming a wilderness guide began when he was just a kid and barely old enough to hold a fishing rod.  Growing-up fishing the mighty Mississippi, hunting the bluffs of southern MN, and camping and canoeing along his favorite rivers has seasoned him to become a friendly and knowledgeable guide who is sure to make you laugh appreciate his good nature.  During the off-season, Jake enjoys taxidermy, welding, hunting, searching for antler sheds, and canoeing.  Jake's extensive knowledge of wilderness travel, fishing techniques and great stories are sure to make for a memorable wilderness trip.

 



Don't have time to commit to a Canoe Camping Trip in the Wilderness, but still want 
to experience the beauty of 
the great Northwood's? 
No problem!  

Our guide service offers a 
variety of guided fishing trips,
 so t
reat yourself to a full day of guided fishing and learn the hot spots and methods of catching fish from a professional.

Moose Track Adventures has designed the ultimate DELUXE GUIDED BASE CAMP TRIP 
with all the comforts of home.

Our 'Guided Specialty Canoe 
Trips' are designed for the 
novice up to advanced 
paddlers and will be customized to satisfy the groups abilities.