Piragis Boundary Waters News
Piragis Northwoods Company Newsletter
Hello everyone. The holidays are fast approaching, so today we thought we would share a few gift ideas with you. We have Free Standard shipping to the US going on right now (oversize fees apply). Use code FRP15 when you checkout. For more great gift ideas go to the Boundary Waters Catalog.

We are already booking canoe trips for 2016. Go to our Outfitting Homepage for information on how to plan your canoe trip. Drew and Adam will be here all winter to help you plan your Boundary Waters adventure. Feel free to give them a call at 800-223-6565. They love talking routes!

We hope you can make it up to Ely soon, and are enjoying your winter wherever you are.

From the End of the Road,
Piragis Northwoods Company
800-223-6565  


Ely Area Conditions
It sure has been a strange and warm winter so far. It's finally starting to cool off some, but remains pretty mild. The big lakes are still free of ice. By now they are usually frozen or at least close. Some of the smaller lakes were solid but the ice got soft again. With the colder weather we've had recently, they are starting to firm up again. It is very, very unusual for the lakes to freeze and then soften up this time of year. If you are out and about, be very careful as the lakes need a good long cold spell to firm up all the way. There is snow in the forecast for later this week. We should be able to get out and enjoy some winter sports soon!                                          

Winter Rentals
Be ready for slippery winter conditions. Simple to use. Great traction.

Boundary Waters Catalog, Get a Grip
Hopefully you won't need these, but it's best to be prepared when you are on the ice.
Ice Awls, Boundary Waters winter
Great Gifts from the Northwoods
"Makes even weird people regular."
Made in Ely, in small batches with premium ingredients including 5 organic grains.
Boundary Waters, Ely MN, Crapola
Gene Hicks Gourmet North Country Coffee Blends
Gene Hicks North Country Gourmet Coffees, located in Ely MN, are simply the best gourmet coffees available today. A great gift for any coffee lover.
Boundary Waters Catalog, Gene Hicks Coffee
Keep hooks snag-free with this heavy duty lure protector. Great for canoe camping.
Made in Ely.
Boundary Waters Catalog, Lure Locker, Canoe Trip
Sweet Fern Soap Company
Made in Ely, Sweet Fern Soaps and Oils are sure to delight this holiday season.
Sweet Fern, Boundary Waters Gifts
Made in Duluth MN. A great everyday carry companion.
Frost River, Boundary Waters Catalog
"Hotter than a beaver lodge in July."
Boundary Waters Gifts, Hot sauce
  Shop the entire Boundary Waters Catalog online.
From the Bookstore
Paradise Below Zero by Calvin Rutstrum
This classic winter camping books provides essential information on cold weather endeavors. From choosing the proper clothing, to running a dogsled team, to treating snow blindness, Rutstrum has it all covered. 

Boundary Waters Bookstore, Piragis
From the extreme cold of Norway comes a practical, instructional book on the Scandinavian methods for stacking, splitting, and burning wood. It provides in-depth information about tree types, stacking methods, tools, and stoves, and features full-color photographs.

Norwegian Wood, Piragis Bookstore, Boundary Waters
We have lots of stocking-stuffers in our Bookstore.  Here are just a few.
From Left to Right:

Piragis Bookstore
Give the gift of Adventure (and get a $50 gift card too)!
Canoe Trippers love our Guided Group Trips. Spend 6 days and 5 nights in the beautiful Boundary Waters Wilderness (5 days, 4 nights for the Wolf Trip). The guide, canoes, camping gear, food, and lodging before and after your canoe trip are all provided--just bring your personal stuff. Whether it's your first trip or you have been to the Boundary Waters before, our Guided Group Trips are sure to be an exciting wilderness adventure and a great learning experience. The memories will last a lifetime!

*Sign up before January 1st and get a FREE $50 Piragis Gift Card. Use it on yourself or buy someone special something they are sure to love from the Boundary Waters Catalog.*

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Call 800-223-6565 to reserve your spot today!
Canoe trip group, guided canoe trip, boundary waters
Boundary Waters Permit Info
#24 Fall Lake and #25 Moose Lake will be accepting lottery applications from December 16 - January 12. All remaining #24 and #25 permits, along with all other permits are available on January 27th at 9:00am.

Call Drew or Adam at 800-223-6565 for help acquiring your permit.   
Piragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central Ave
Ely MN 55731
800-223-6565
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