Canoes dot the wilderness lakes of the Gunflint Trail and Boundary Waters during the summer but when the lakes freeze other modes of transportation become necessary. Snowmobiles aren't allowed in the BWCA but dogsleds, snowshoes and cross country skis are. The woods and lakes of this region provide the perfect place for cross-country skiing adventures.
There are many groomed trails to ski on the Gunflint Trail including the 17.4 mile long Banadad Trail that passes through the Boundary Waters. While this ski trail can be enjoyed during a one day excursion it is best enjoyed with an overnight stop at Boundary Country Trekking's yurt located about 8 miles from the Banadad's Western trailhead.
The Croft Yurt is a comfortable place to rest and recharge when skiing the Gunflint Trail's Banadad Trail. A kitchen allows guests to cook a meal while a wood stove keeps them warm. The nights are quiet as there is no hum from electrical appliances. A trip to the bathroom provides the ideal opportunity for star gazing from the outhouse.
After a good night's rest skiers make their way to the Eastern trailhead at Boundary Country Trekkings doorstep. It's a 12 mile trek that passes near Boundary Waters lakes and across wilderness portages.
The Banadad Trail provides the cross country skier the equivalent of a BWCA wilderness canoe camping adventure. It's a great way to experience the vast outdoors of the Gunflint Trail when snow and ice cover the lakes of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
There are many groomed trails to ski on the Gunflint Trail including the 17.4 mile long Banadad Trail that passes through the Boundary Waters. While this ski trail can be enjoyed during a one day excursion it is best enjoyed with an overnight stop at Boundary Country Trekking's yurt located about 8 miles from the Banadad's Western trailhead.
The Croft Yurt is a comfortable place to rest and recharge when skiing the Gunflint Trail's Banadad Trail. A kitchen allows guests to cook a meal while a wood stove keeps them warm. The nights are quiet as there is no hum from electrical appliances. A trip to the bathroom provides the ideal opportunity for star gazing from the outhouse.
After a good night's rest skiers make their way to the Eastern trailhead at Boundary Country Trekkings doorstep. It's a 12 mile trek that passes near Boundary Waters lakes and across wilderness portages.
The Banadad Trail provides the cross country skier the equivalent of a BWCA wilderness canoe camping adventure. It's a great way to experience the vast outdoors of the Gunflint Trail when snow and ice cover the lakes of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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