Piragis Northwoods Company
105 North Central Avenue
Ely, Minnesota 55731
1-800-223-6565 www.piragis.com September 22, 2008
News from Piragis Northwoods Company and the BoundaryWatersCatalog.com:
From some of our Canoe Outfitting Clients:
Mike, Bruce, and I enjoyed another great adventure in the BWCA. In large part it was due, again, to your personal involvement and the thorough service of everyone at Piragis. Months ago Drew helped me with permits and routes, and, although we decided on a shorter trip, his insights kept us dreaming for weeks.
... My brothers and I have booked with you 7 or 8 times. We wouldn’t consider any other outfitter. Piragis’ level of service, dedication to quality, and especially, its people cannot be topped. So we’ll be back within the next 2 years. Let’s have breakfast! -- Patrick Fanelli
"Thanks for your help in making my son's and my trip this Summer a real success.
Will and I were looking for a more remote trip this year and we found it. We started off the Gunflint and paddled West, coming out of Lake One. In the middle, we paddled (and carried) the Frost River. While the low water made the trip a bit challenging at times, we found the remoteness we wanted, going nearly 3 days without seeing other trippers, and seeing moose, otters, beaver, osprey, eagles, and beautiful scenery along the way.
In the latter part of the trip, we paddled some bigger water which was a nice contrast to the first part of the trip which was more portage-oriented. The graphite Minnesota II that we rented from you was great in both conditions - incredibly light to carry and fast on the water. I also love my new Piragis canoe pants - they are all they're advertised to be. Rugged and comfortable."
Jeff & Will Brown
"Here's a couple photos - as you can see, the pants are great for woodcarving as well -- one of the things Will and I enjoy doing in camp."
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The last of our 2008 Rental Wenonah Canoes These canoes have been used just one season. (Available October 1, 2008)
Reserve your 2008 Rental Canoes today for pickup after October 1st. There aren't many left, so get yours reserved today. Canoes have been used this season only and have experienced the Boundary Waters and Quetico
Here's an example of what our used canoes look like when you pick them up. All of our rentals are used just one season and then sold. They have many, many years of life left in them. We recondition them at the end of the season by adding some clear resin where needed and then applying a thin layer of marine varnish. Here are some pics of what a typical rental looks like when sold.
Steven Schon
We can arrange for delivery within 500 miles of Ely, MN for $100 - $200 (call us for delivery quotes if you live farther away).
As part of our ongoing newsletters we're going to feature different campgrounds in our local area. The Superior National Forest is a great place to car camp with a tent, bring your RV or pop-up or base camp for daily canoe trips. This week we are featuring Fall Lake Campground. This is one beautiful place to camp! http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&&contractCode=nrso&parkCode=fall Check out their website for more info, we've supplied you with the basics and more here:
Totally rebuilt in 2004! Fall Lake Campground has 65 campsites and is located on the shores of Fall Lake, with direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located in the Superior National Forest on beautiful Fall Lake, just a few miles from the Canadian border and Lake Superior. A great place to avoid the summer heat and enjoy those long summer days. In 2003 and again in 2006, the Fall Lake Campground was named one of the Top 100 Family Campgrounds in the USA.
Description:
Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake. Campground manager is on site. There is direct access to the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. Campground opens before walleye fishing opener in early May and closes after October 5. Campground was completely renovated in 2003-05 adding shower/flush toilets, electric sites, two group sites, 5 pull through sites, playground and hiking trail loop with wildlife viewing platform overlooking marsh. Other facilities provided include boat ramp, canoe rentals, picnic tables, fire rings, tent pad, drinking water, swimming beach and picnic area. Office has limited camping supplies, snacks, firewood and ice. Popular activities include fishing, boating, canoeing, birding, swimming, hiking, biking and sight-seeing. Office has display of replications of artifacts found in archaeological digs in campground and area.
Services & Amenities: Within Facility • Accessible Boat Ramp
• Accessible Handicapped Site
• Accessible Hiking Trails
• Accessible Picnic Area
• Accessible Pit Restroom
• Accessible Restroom
• Accessible Swimming
• Barrier-Free Facilities
• Beach
• Benches
• Bird Watching
• Boat Ramp
• Boating
• Campground Host
• Canoe Rental
• Canoeing
• Drinking Water
• Dumpster
• Electric Hook Ups
• Firewood
• Fishing
• Flush Toilet
• Flush Toilets
• Grills
• Group Camping Facility
• Group Cooking Facilities
• Group Fire Ring
• Hiking
• Hiking Trail
• Hot Water
• Ice Machine
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Lake Front Sites
• Parking
• Picnic Area
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restroom
• Sand Swimming Beach
• Shower
• Sightseeing
• Swimming
• Table
• Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information
Be Aware! The northern portion of Fall Lake near Fall Lake campground is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where motorboat users are required to possess a valid wilderness permit and motor size is restricted to 25 horse-power or less.
All reservable sites, except 26, 33 and 41 have electricity available. Sites 26, 33 and 41 - tents only. Sites 5,10,15,16,18 and 62 have 20,30 and 50 amp service available - RV's only. Site fee includes one vehicle. A second car is an additional $7.00 per night fee. Reservation fee does not include second car fee, fee is paid at campground. Maximum is 2 vehicles per site.
Getting There:
Fall Lake (MN)
SUPERIOR
Ely MN 55731
Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN. 100 miles North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 miles to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 miles to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 miles to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road). Travel north on County Road 182 for 2 miles.
Phone Park for More Information:
Information: (218)365-2963
Stub Lake Hiking Trail: My family and I hiked the beautiful Stub Lake Hiking Trail Friday afternoon. It is very well maintained and is a nice 3 mile round trip scenic trail. It should qualify as easy to moderate I would say with very few tangle roots and upstart rocks in the path. Through grasslands and forest the trail rambles and includes an enchanting boardwalk trough a cedar swamp. Since we'd been out playing in the woods and it is now grouse season, we still had our bright orange on... This hike is a nice feature to the Fall Lake Campground. - Tim Stouffer, Piragis
End of the Year New Canoe Closeouts 20% OFF Canoes
These Never Been Used Canoes are all 20% OFF. They've been taking up space in our warehouse and need to find new homes.
Canoe Model
Length
Layup
Weight
Color
Was $
Save 20%
Wenonah Champlain
18'
Royalex
73 lbs
Spruce
$1399
$1119
Wenonah Champlain
18'
Royalex
73 lbs
Spruce
$1399
$1119
Wenonah Escapade (w/solo seat)
16'6"
Kevlar Core
40 lbs
Skin
$2439
$1951
Wenonah Escapade (w/solo seat)
16'6"
Kevlar Core
49 lbs
Red
$2439
$1951
Wenonah Aurora
16'
Royalex
64 lbs
Burgundy
$1229
$983
Wenonah Kingfisher
16'
Royalex
41 lbs
Skin
$1329
$1063
Wenonah Heron
15'
Kevlar Core
34 lbs
Skin
$2199
$1759
Wenonah Encounter
17'
Kevlar Core
38 lbs
Skin
$2199
$1759
Wenonah Prism
16'6"
Kevlar Core
36 lbs
Skin
$2449
$1959
Wenonah Vagabond
14'6"
Royalex
43 lbs
Red
$999
$799
Bell Northwind
17'6"
Royalex
62 lbs
Green
$1319
$1055
Bell Seliga
17'
KevLight
44 lbs
Lightening Tech
$2799
$2239
Bell Yellowstone
15'6"
Royalex
59 lbs
Olive
$1315
$1052
Bell Yellowstone Solo
14'
KevLight
29 lbs
Lightening Tech
$2075
$1660
Please feel free to call 1-800-223-6565 or e-mail us with questions and ask for our boat specialist, Steve Schon.
USED Outfitting Gear from the 2008 Season at great prices!
Now is your chance to get the best deal of the year on gear. Canoe camping gear that has been used by Boundary Waters trippers and experienced one season in the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park is now on sale.
Don't have time for an extended canoe camping trip? That doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun. Here are some very nice photos from a client's day trip recently. "Our day trip was a good one!
We appreciate your knowledge of the area, we both enjoyed the route! We even stumbled on some wildlife :)"
Mike
Call Bert or Drew today, 1-800-223-6565 for last minute permits and canoe rentals. We're still booking Boundary Waters and Quetico Trips on a Daily Basis!
