Episode: 10 Mistakes I’ve Made in the BWCA (So you don’t have to)

When exploring the Boundary Waters, you’re bound to make a mistake or two. 

Our guest Tiger Beaudoin knows this first hand. He’s guided first-timers, grandparents, parents with children, and paddled solo across our favorite wilderness for years. He’s also made more than a few mistakes.

In this fast-paced presentation, he’ll describe 10 lessons learned “the hard way” while paddling hundreds of miles and portaging thousands of rods in the BWCA and Quetico.

Using these packing, equipment, camping, and fishing tricks, you’ll enjoy a safer, more worry-free experience in the BWCA.

BONUS: Check out Tiger’s ultimate BWCA checklist, and a copy of his presentation with shocking videos and product links.

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On the Friends of the Boundary Waters podcast, we bring together people who share a love of the incredible BWCA wilderness in Northeastern Minnesota. The podcast will features scientists, political figures and experts in outdoor recreation and wilderness skills to help you learn new facets of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the most visited wilderness in the United States.

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Podcast: Bear Safety in the Boundary Waters

Proper food storage and bear-aware camping practices aren’t just recommendations—they’re life-saving skills that every Boundary Waters visitor needs to master.