Portage Trail Outfitters
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Welcome to Portage Trail Outfitters

Nestled on the pristine banks of Ensign Lake, part of northern Minnesota’s world famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). At Portage Trail Outfitters, we pride ourselves on catering to your idea of an outdoor wilderness experience. Whether your sense of the great outdoors is a luxurious private cabin, or a bunkhouse to crash in before a peaceful and secluded trip into the wild, we can help you out.

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Cabins

Bunkhouse (3 available)

For the adventurous

Used primarily as a landing spot for the BWCAW,Sleeps 6,3 sets of bunk beds,$60 per night

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Small cabins (4 available)

Our most popular option

These cabins give you a taste of the great outdoors while offering comfort, and a private dining area. Sleeps up to 8, $150/night or $900/week

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Luxury Cabins (2 available)

Escape in Elegance

Where Luxury Meets the Wilderness Sleeps 8 $250/night

Packages

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The Minimalist Package- $100/night

Nothing fancy here, just the basics to get you and your partner through the week

  • 2 Lightweight Sleeping bags
  • 2-person tent
  • 2-person Camp kitchen
  • 14 dehydrated meals (two servings each)
  • Water filter
  • 17’ Kevlar canoe for lightweight portaging
  • 3 paddles
  • 2 life vests
  • 2 Duluth Packs
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The Leave No Trace Package - $150/night

Items in the Minimalist Package plus:

  • 7 days of fresh coffee
  • 2 lightweight camp pillows
  • 1 Windproof butane lighter
  • 2 self-inflating mattress pads 2 ultra light fishing rods
  • A variety of lead (and pollution) free fishing tackle
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The Wilderness Act Package - $225/night

All items in both the Minimalist and the Leave No Trace plus:

  • 1 satellite phone for emergencies
  • 1 first aid kit
  • 2 emergency survival kits
  • 2 mosquito head nets
  • 2 lightweight rain suits
  • 1 2-in-1 hatchet/saw combo
  • 1 biodegradable toiletries kit (toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen, bug spray)
  • 2 8-oz steaks for your first night
  • 6 farm-fresh eggs for your first morning
  • 1 bear proof food container
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