Peter Wagner
Peter Wagner grew up paddling the BWCA with his father, and worked for Sawbill Canoe Outfitters during college. In 2015 he completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and daughter.
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Minnesota Border Route Challenges
The Border Route is a well-established 260-mile classic canoe route from International Falls to Lake Superior, following the international boundary between Minnesota and Ontario. The western half consists mainly of large open lakes, including Rainy, Kabetogama, and Namakan Lakes in Voyageur’s National Park and Lac LaCroix, Crooked, and Basswood Lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The eastern half consists of numerous pristine wilderness lakes and streams, connected by frequent short portages and brimming with history from the fur trade era. Most paddlers complete the route from west to east, hoping for tailwinds and a light-weight food pack by the end when they reach the historic 8.5-mile Grand Portage…
