Permit Release Party

424 Washington Ave N, Suite 203 Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55401

Get ready for your 2026 BWCA adventures! Join us for hands-on planning stations and presentations to help you map out your trips and be ready to book your permits on Wednesday, January 28.

Event Details

  • Location: Lake State Mountaineering, 424 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Date: January 22, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00PM
  • Schedule:
    • 6:30pm – “What’s in my canoe” – Gear Thoughts from Boundary Waters guide book author, Dan Pauly
    • 7:15pm – “Beginner 101 Route Planning, Logistics, and Preparation” from Friends Twin Cities Education Manager, Izzie Smith

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