Friends of BWCA Trails

Meet other people interested in Boundary Waters Canoe area. This group is for volunteers who want to help maintain the wilderness hiking trails in the BWCA. What's it like? Go site seeing at www.bwac.smugmug.com or visit www.bwac.homestead.com

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Featured Meetup

BWAC Annual Meeting and Celebration Dinner
- Thu Feb 23
  5:30 PM
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- 40 attending
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$8.00 per person

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Feb 16, 2012 4:00 PM
Keller Williams

1300 Lagoon Ave. Ste. 250, Minneapolis, MN (map)
It's time for the Annual Meeting! Please join us! Hear keynote speaker former Congressman, Jim Oberstar Celebrate our 2011 achievements Hear about the plans and goals for 2012 Enjoy great Italian food from Prima! Everyone is welcome to attend! The BWAC would like to invite you to the Annual Meeting and Spring Trip Announcement Party. The... Learn more

Hosted by: Lynn (Assistant Organizer), Martin Kubik (Organizer), Paul (Assistant Organizer), Lynn S (Assistant Organizer), Rod Markin (Assistant Organizer) and 1 more
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Walk-through for Annual Meeting Committee Volunteers
- Wed Feb 15
  5:30 PM
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- 9 attending
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We'll go through the final details and preparations needed to make the Annual Meeting on the 23rd a success. This date may change after the next (1/25) Trail Committee... Learn more

Hosted by: Lynn (Assistant Organizer)
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Minnesota's Fierce Winter Hike at Banning State Park
- Sat Feb 18
  1:00 PM
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- 8 attending
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Feb 17, 2012 1:00 PM
Banning State Park

61101 Banning Park Road, Sandstone, MN (map)
Hi - we hope that Duluthians (is that a real word?) will join us for a friendship hike uniting the great peoples from Twin Cities and Duluth in a common bond of great... Learn more

Hosted by: Martin Kubik (Organizer)
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Urban Hiking in St. Paul
- Sun Feb 26
  1:00 PM
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- 2 attending
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Feb 25, 2012 1:00 PM
Schuneman Park

145 N. Schuneman Ave., Saint Paul, MN (map)
Join Paul for an afternoon of urban hiking in St. Paul. We will be following a railroad grade (unpaved) toward the Smith Ave. High Bridge and make our way back through... Learn more

Hosted by: Paul (Assistant Organizer)
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Plain of Jars Snowcamping Trip
- Thu Mar 01
  1:00 PM
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- 4 attending
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Price:

$25.00 per person

RSVP deadline:

Feb 20, 2012 1:00 PM
Applebee's

1018 Meadowlands Dr, White Bear Lake, MN (map)
"Plain of Jars" in the BWCA??? Yes! Plain of Jars is a magical place for the winter adventurer - like you. Reachable by overnight trip on snowshoes, it offers solitude... Learn more

Hosted by: Martin Kubik (Organizer)
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Recent Meetups

February 8 at 6:00 PM, 13 Friends of BWCA Trails attended
Trail Committee Meeting
The leadership team for the 2012 Trail Committee is invited to a Trail COM meeting on Wednesday, February 8. We will be meeting in the downstairs Expedition Room at 6pm.... Learn more
February 3 at 1:00 PM, 3 Friends of BWCA Trails attended
Eagle Mtn. Bear Cub Team 6 Snowcamping
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 85 photos

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Unbelievable views from Eagle Mountain ...great time bushwhacking to Hand Lakes...convivial companions!

—Rod Markin

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http://youtu.be/QMuAK_xJkQ4. Next time we are going all the way to Hand Lake!

—Martin Kubik
February 2 at 7:00 PM, 9 Friends of BWCA Trails attended
How can You Help Keep Backpackers in the BWCAW
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

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Good presentation direct and to the point. Karl did a great job!

—James Noble

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Thanks Karl for your excellent presentation. Very informative and there was a natural flow that kept everyone's attention

—Paul
January 28 at 8:30 AM, 7 Friends of BWCA Trails attended
Hike - Get into shape for Annual Meeting
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 23 photos

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Great work-out.

—Tom Cahoy

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Great day to spend with friends and making new friends at Afton! ...

—Martin Kubik
January 25 at 6:00 PM, 12 Friends of BWCA Trails attended
Trail Committee Meeting
The leadership team for the 2012 Trail Committee is invited to a Trail COM meeting on Wednesday, January 25. We will be meeting in the downstairs Expedition Room at 6pm.... Learn more