Gay in the BWCA - Minnesota
January 18, 2024 — 6:00 - 7:30 pm CT
Last day to register: January 15, 2024
The BWCA - a Minnesotan's right of passage. TVOP Volunteers Max (he/they) and Canyon (they/them) will be hosting a facilitated skillshare to learn about the ins and outs of planning a BWCA trip.
Accessible primarily by canoe, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Wilderness is considered one of the '50 Places of a Lifetime' by National Geographic. Its vast wilderness extends 150 miles along the U.S.- Canada border, covering approximately 1,098,000 acres with over 1,100 lakes and 1,500 miles of canoe routes.
From gear and permits to routes and portages - planning a trip to the BWCA can feel daunting and overwhelming. Gay in the BWCA is an introduction to planning your 1st (or 10th) BWCA trek.
Topics discussed will include: gear, permits, route planning, food and cooking, and portaging
This event is free and open to all (especially BWCA 1st timers). Gay in the BWCA hopes to provide insight and resources for anyone to plan a BWCA trip - particularly our queer and trans+ kin.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Minneapolis, MN
(Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) and Wahpekute (Lakota) lands)
Parking: Paved parking lot available
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: January 18, 2024
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Waterbottle, notebook, & writing utensil
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in an event.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
