We are located on the
Minnesota/Ontario border, six miles from the little town of Ely, Minnesota, on White Iron Lake (the majority of which is uninhabited). Being one of only
a very few outfitters in our immediate area, our parties may begin their
wilderness experience without the heavy canoe congestion found on a few of
the entry lakes. The smaller, narrow lakes leading away from our dock insure
safe, easy paddling, even on windy days. Short, direct canoe access to three
BWCA entry points, lead to some of the more remote lakes in the area.
However, should you want to go into Canada, or begin your travel through the
north country from one of the other U.S.-side entry points, we will be happy
to transport you and all of your equipment ... whether that be by van and
trailer ... tow boat ... or float plane.
Although the Boundary Waters and Quetico
Park are "friendly" wilderness areas, they sometimes pose insurmountable
obstacles to the uninformed and novice visitor. We are here to serve you
with the highest degree of professionalism, and good old fashion honesty and
integrity. We will provide invaluable assistance in securing the required
governmental permits (US or Canadian), transportation to & from outlying
landings, route suggestions, and general background information on the area
which you intend to travel (no one is more familiar with the canoe country
than we are -- we live here and have traveled the many lakes and streams).
We are complete, professional outfitters providing everything that is necessary for you to enjoy a wilderness canoe trip.
We are equipped to professionally provide you with canoes and equipment
designed expressly for this area. Much of today's "high tech" backpacking
equipment is not suited to canoe country travel. Conversely, canoe camping
equipment tends to be single purpose gear: ideal for canoeing, but not well
suited for other types of camping. We also do partial outfitting for those having some of their own equipment. Our food packing and outfitting complies with all federal regulations as they apply to both Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Canada's Quetico Park.
We were one of the first, and remain one
of a few select outfitters in the Superior National Forest to be granted
full outfitting operations under federal permit by the US Forest Service. We
are also one of only two Minnesota outfitters who have been granted a
provincial outfitting permit in Canada. These permits assure you of quality
outfitting and full insurance coverage. As the industry leader, dealing with
the newest equipment (including our "Expedition Grade" gear), we are the
only outfitter to offer all of the following advantages:
