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Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co.

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BWCA & Quetico Canoe Trip Outfitter
Ely, Minnesota. Established 1961
Family Owned and Operated Cliff Wold's specializes in wilderness canoe trip outfitting.

From planning to packing, we can help with every aspect of your wilderness canoe trip. Our complete outfitting package includes all the lightweight camping and canoeing equipment you need for an enjoyable trip, plus a delicious selection of custom-packed meals. We also offer partial outfitting services for those who need a canoe or some additional equipment.

10/13/2026

Our new website is live! Check it out and let us know what you think.

www.cliffwolds.com

09/02/2026

BWCAW Entry Point Reopening Update 🛶

Effective Tuesday, September 8, the following entry points will reopen for overnight and day use:

• #12 Little Vermilion River
• Lac La Croix Only
• #13 Herriman Trail
• #22 Mudro Lake – Restricted
• #23 Mudro Lake
• #24 Fall Lake

#20 Angleworm Lake and #21 Angleworm Trail will remain closed through September 30.

08/24/2026

🔥 Campfires are back!

Effective today, all campfire restrictions have been lifted across the Superior National Forest, including the BWCAW.

Enjoy those campfires and cool August nights! As always, never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it’s dead out before leaving. 🛶 🔥

08/02/2026

🙌 Great news for the Ely area! 🙌

Effective August 5, the following BWCAW entry points will reopen for overnight use:

Kawishiwi Ranger District
• #6 Slim Lake
• #25 Moose Lake (no paddle travel beyond Lewis Narrows and Upper Basswood Falls)
• #27 Snowbank Lake
• #28 Snowbank Lake Only
• #29 North Kawishiwi River
• #30 Lake One
• #31 Farm Lake
• #32 South Kawishiwi River

LaCroix Ranger District
• #1 Trout Lake
• #4 Crab Lake & Cummings Lake

Already open for overnight use as of July 30:
• #33 Little Gabbro Lake

After several difficult weeks, we’re incredibly excited to see overnight access returning to the Ely area and paddlers getting back into the Boundary Waters!

07/30/2026

🚨 BWCA Update – July 30 🚨

An encouraging step forward for the Ely area. As of July 31, the following BWCAW entry points in the Kawishiwi District will be open for day use:

• 25 Moose Lake (no travel over or beyond Prairie Portage)
• 27 Snowbank Lake
• 28 Snowbank Lake Only
• 29 North Kawishiwi River
• 30 Lake One
• 31 Farm Lake
• 32 South Kawishiwi River
• F Moose, Newfound & Sucker (Day Use Motor)
• G Moose, Prairie Portage & Beyond (Day Use Motor; no travel to Back Bay)
• H Snowbank Lake (Day Use Motor)
• I South Farm Lake (Day Use Motor)

07/28/2026

🚨 BWCA Update – July 28 🚨

The Forest Service has extended BWCA permit cancellations through Monday, August 3.

There is some progress. The Phase 2 reopening adds several additional entry points in the Gunflint and Tofte Districts. Here in the Kawishiwi District, Little Gabbro Lake is the only entry point reopening.

We're hopeful additional Ely-area entry points will reopen as conditions continue to improve. The Forest Service continues to assess conditions regularly, and we'll share any updates as they become available.

More information and updated maps: https://fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts

07/23/2026

🚨 BWCA Update – July 23 🚨

Due to ongoing wildfire activity, the Forest Service has extended BWCAW permit cancellations through Wednesday, July 29, for all permit types.

There is some encouraging news. The Forest Service plans to reopen a limited number of entry points for day use beginning Monday, July 27, and tomorrow will share a proposal for reopening a portion of the BWCAW to overnight and day use later next week.

07/18/2026

BWCA Closure Extended Through Friday, July 24

The Superior National Forest has extended the Boundary Waters closure and canceled all BWCA permits through Friday, July 24 due to continued wildfire activity.

If your trip is affected by this extension, we'll be reaching out as soon as possible to discuss your reservation.

While we're thankful for yesterday's rain, additional rain will be needed before conditions improve. We remain hopeful and will continue to share updates as they become available.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support 🙏

07/15/2026

🚨 BWCA Closure Update

The Forest Service has extended BWCA permit cancellations through Sunday, July 19.

Going forward, they'll be evaluating conditions each day to determine when portions of the BWCA can safely reopen. When possible, they'll provide at least 4 days' notice if additional permit cancellations are necessary.

We'll continue to share updates as we receive them. Please keep the firefighters and everyone affected by these wildfires in your thoughts.

07/13/2026

🚨 Important BWCA Closure Update 🚨

We were just notified that the BWCA will close effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, July 14, due to the wildfire situation.

If you have a trip planned in the coming days, please hold off on traveling until you’ve heard from us. We’ll be contacting all affected groups as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience.

Address

1731 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
55731

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm
Saturday	7am - 6pm
Sunday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

+12183653267

Website

https://www.cliffwolds.com/

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