Sounds nuts, but it is an experience that is not to be missed. Especially when you are surrounded by the pristine beauty in and around Ely, Minnesota. Camping in the Boundary Waters during the winter months can be exciting and full of adventure, laden with opportunities to walk and camp on frozen waters where one can only paddle when the ice is out. Familiar water areas become a mysterious new experience when blanketed with ice and snow.
Streams become hiking paths, and everything is still and peaceful.
However, the winter camper must come well prepared, especially when camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. There are a few basic essentials that are similar to their summer counterparts and other, more specialized tools. Wall tents, and super lightweight titanium wood stoves can help make your winter camping experience as comfortable as possible. Food choices and meal plans should provide enough energy to compensate quickly for the energy expanded during skiing, snowshoeing and skijoring, not to mention the occasional snowball fight. Stouffer likes to take his dogs Cisco and Pepper with him on camping trips, and explains that if you take your dog, plan on bringing along some high energy food for them as well.