Look outside. Seriously, peek at that thermometer. If you’re feeling that familiar, face-stinging Northern Minnesota chill (it’s about $-15^\circ$ right now!), you know exactly what you need to be doing: planning your escape.

Forget the snow-blower. Forget the ice scraper. Right now, you should be focused on one thing: January 28th: Your Start Line for the 2026 Season!

The Most Important Date of the Year (Yes, Even More Important Than Tax Day) 📅

For those of us dreaming of glassy lakes, silent forests, and the satisfying ache of a good portaging day, January 28th is the day that the BWCAW Overnight Camping Permits open for the 2026 season.

We know it feels like summer is a million miles away, but the reality is: the best entry points and dates book up faster than a startled moose on a snowmobile trail.

• The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness limits daily entry to preserve the solitude and wilderness experience. If you want that prime spot on a pristine lake in July, you have to be ready to click “Book” on January 28th!

We Handle the Pain, You Get the Paddle

We understand that securing a BWCAW permit can be intense. Route planning, entry point selection, and gear preparation are crucial—especially when it’s -15 degrees and all you can think about is coffee.

That’s where we come in. As a full-service outfitter, we make the preparation for your canoe trip painless. Think of us as your personal wilderness concierge.

What We Do While You Stay Warm:

1. Gear Perfection: We provide top-tier, lightweight equipment, including durable Kevlar canoes that make portaging a breeze (relative to portaging, anyway).

2. Food Planning: Our menus are designed to be delicious, lightweight, and easy to pack—you deserve better than lukewarm instant noodles.

3. Route Consultation: We’ll help you choose a route that matches your group’s experience level, whether you’re aiming for a fishing hot spot or deep solitude.

4. Permit Guidance: We can guide you through the reservation process to make sure you have everything ready for the January 28th opening.

Stop Shivering, Start Scheduling!

Use this freezing weather as your ultimate motivator. The more intense the cold outside, the sweeter that first paddle stroke will feel in May.

Don’t miss out on your dream Boundary Waters adventure. The time to plan your outfitting package and solidify your entry date is right now.

Permits open January 28th! Contact us today at 218-235-9049 to discuss your 2026 route and reserve your BWCAW outfitting package.