Unruly Women is partnering with the Kekakabic Chapter of the North Country Trail Association to host a two-day volunteer event to work on the Kekekabic Trail, you can read more about the trail section here. The Kekekabic Trail is a rugged, primitive and minimally maintained trail - which means this is going to be some hard work for us! But, it'll be fun too :)

This event will be led by Monica from Unruly Women and Nicole from the Kekekabic Trail Chapter. Activities will include hiking along this beatiful trail while clearing vegetation, digging, branch removal, squatting/lifting and moving debris to clear the trail. We will be using handtools such as: shovels, loppers, tampers, post hole diggers, rakes, hand saws. We will not be using chainsaws or any powertools. ***You must be able to hike up to 6 miles (total) in one day to participate in this event, and please anticipate heavy work each day. ***

The 41-mile Kekekabic Trail is located almost entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in the Superior National Forest. Its name is derived from Kekekabic Lake, located near the center of the trail. The Kek was originally built for fire tower access and firefighting. We will only be working on a portion of the trail for this two day work-weekend.

The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) who is the non-profit that develops, helps maintain, protect and promote the North Country National Scenic Trail, you can read more about their mission here.

• When?

  The volunteer work-days begin Saturday June 10 from 8am-4pm and Sunday June 11 from 8:00 am-2pm.

• Where/Accommodations:

  • We will be staying in the rustic minimalistic bunk house on the Gunflint Lodge property where we will have walking access to bathrooms with flushing toilets and running water and pit toilets.

  • We will also have access to drinking water.

  • You are required to bring your own bedding/sleeping bags.

  • There is no camping allowed, but you are welcome to sleep in your car if that's your preference.

• Who?

  • This is an event for women, which means all folks who are female identifying and/or femme leaning non-binary individuals. Ages 18+

  • Once you sign up, I will be sure to send you more details. :)

  • If you're interested in joining the waitlist after all 9 spots are filled, OR if you're not 100% sure you can attend but are interested... please contact Monica via email

  **Unruly Women LLC will not tolerate discriminatory language or behavior of any kind (e.g. unwanted contact, verbal or physical abuse, racism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming, etc.), and you will be required to leave if you cannot abide by this requirement.**

• Arrival/Need to Know:

  • You must provide your own transportation.

  • Please arrive before 10 pm Friday June 9, 2023 at the Gunlfint Lodge bunkhouses if you plan on sleeping here Friday night, this would be great for a meet n'greet and settling for the following work day.

  • If you have other accomodations, please arrive at the Gunflint Lodge by Saturday morning 8am so that we can gather and get to work :)

• Food + What to Bring:

  • You must bring your own food and snacks for yourself for the weekend.

  • Monica and Nicole plan to provide one group meal as a thank you for all of your help (possibly dinner Saturday night or breakfast Sunday morning - but this has not been finalized yet and is still to be determined).

  • You are welcome to dine in the Gunflint Lodge, their dinner hours are 5-8pm, please click here for updates to their website regarding availability.

  • Please bring your own cooking tools (jet boil, etc) and whatever else you would normally bring for a weekend camping in the woods (cooler with ice for example).

  • Please wear sturdy and supportive hiking boots that go above your ankle, clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or torn, and bug netting would also be a great idea.

  • Don’t forget bedding / sleeping bag, pillow, blankets and whatever else you need for comfort.