Crew leaders are currently connecting with prospective volunteers as Spring 2026 wilderness trail clearing trips are now open for registration. If you’ve been considering volunteering in Minnesota’s wilderness areas, now is a great time to reach out and find a trip that fits your schedule and experience level.

Jane, your hard work, dedication, and passion for the Boundary Waters trails truly make a difference. As you make the leap from crew member to crew leader, your leadership will help ensure even more people can experience the magic of these wild places. Thank you for everything you do!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event—and to all who showed up, pitched in, and worked so hard during the 2025 Trail Clearing Season in the Boundary Waters. Your time, energy, and dedication make this work possible, and we truly could not do it without you.

Kait, your hard work, dedication, and passion for the Boundary Waters trails truly make a difference. Because of you, more people can experience the magic of these wild places. Thank you for everything you do!

BWAC volunteers completed a full survey and treefall cleanup of the Sioux-Hustler Trail the first weekend of October! Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s made for hot, sweaty days of hiking and clearing, but pleasant camping nights in the 60s.

BWAC volunteers completed a full survey and treefall cleanup of the Sioux-Hustler Trail the first weekend of October! Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s made for hot, sweaty days of hiking and clearing, but pleasant camping nights in the 60s.