May BWCA Trail Clearing FAQ
Q: What kind of shape do I have to be in to participate?
A: Trail Clearing volunteers will need to be able to hike from 2 to 6 miles per day. Most of the wilderness trails are rocky and uneven. A good physical condition is required and crew leaders have option to reject candidates that are likely to collapse due to physical exhaustion.
Q: What gear do I need to have?
A: See gear list for the type of trip you are signing on. All participants need sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, day pack, 2 water bottles, compass and whistle. Other gear varies depending on whether staying at a resort, rustic cabins, or backpacking.
Registration
Q: How do I register
A: Review the trips in the brochure (link here). To sign up on a trip, go the Meetup- Save the BWCA Trails and click on the date icon on calendar of events. Follow the directions. Volunteers are considered registered for the trip after signed up and paid the required registration fee. Registration is subject to approval by crew leader.
Q: How much do the trips cost
A: The fee for any of the trips is $25. I covers registration and lodging when provided. Participants are responsible for food and transportation costs.
Q: How do I pay the registration cost?
A: Payment is through the Meetup Amazon (available after February 23).
Q: What if I don't have access to internet?
A: Contact your crew leader for further information on how to pay registration.
Q: Deadline:
A: Registration dead line is April 18th
Q: Late fee:
A: A $10 late fee applies after April 18th. Some crew leaders do not accept late registration.
Q: Refund policy:
A: Registration fee is not refundable. Register only if you are committed to go on the trip.
Q: Is there a waiver and medical form
A: Yes, participants need to sign a liability waiver and provide medical information in case of emergency.
Q: Is training required of me?
A: Participant need to attend training on April 21st listed in the Meetup events calendar. If you absolutely can not attend the training, please make arrangements with the crew leader.
US Forest Service provided cross cut saw training and certification. We would like as many volunteers to be certified, but since this requires a day of committment, it is optional.
Q: Transportation:
A: Each crew arranges their car pooling and sharing the cost of transportation. Contact your crew leader at the participant training session on April 21st (see Meetup site for time and location).
Q: Special dietary needs:
A: Note you allergies and dietary needs on the medical form.
Q: What about pets on trips?
A: It is up to the crew leader to determine whether pets can participate in trail clearing trips.
Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Contact your trip crew leader via the Meetup site.
BWAC
Boundary Waters Advisory Committee
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