Nicholas OttJan 35 min2022 Boundary Waters permit informationThe 2022 Boundary Waters permit reservation season is almost upon us! The planning part of a Boundary Waters adventure is some times...
Nicholas OttNov 30, 20212 minNow Hiring for 2022 seasonPART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT ELY OUTFITTER Outfitting Assistant, House Keeping, and Tow Service help. Get to know us: Packsack Canoe...
Nicholas OttDec 19, 20202 minHoliday Greetings Packsack Friends and Family!We hope that this letter finds you healthy, happy, and planning for your next Packsack adventure! As you can imagine, the 2020 season...
Nicholas OttMay 7, 20204 minThe latest, from PacksackWe at Packsack are dedicated to provide you with a high quality and safe Boundary Waters and resort experience. In past years, we have...
Nicholas OttApr 14, 20204 minOur Gameplan so far...Greetings Packsack Family, We hope that you are all staying healthy and happy, and of course day dreaming of your next Northwoods...
Nicholas OttJan 6, 20204 minThe need to know on 2020 BWCAW permitsPermits, Permits, Permits! It’s that time of year to start thinking about your 2020 Paddle, Day Use Motor, or Overnight Motor permits!...
Nicholas OttDec 25, 20192 minHappy Holidays!Holiday Greetings Packsack Family! The 2019 season was another season filled with excitement, adventure and many very meaningful...
Nick OttMar 2, 20193 minLast Minute Tips Before Monday's "Go Live"Hello Packsack Friends, I hope you are all having a great weekend, and I hope all of our upper Midwest friends have been able to dig out...
Danielle OttDec 21, 20182 minHappy HolidaysHappy Holidays Packsack Family! Another season here at Packsack is in the books and a blanket of snow and ice is covering the BWCA!...
Nick OttOct 27, 20185 minThe Latest Changes to the BWCAW Permit SystemDear valued Packsack Customer, Another season has come and gone, and we would like to THANK EVERYONE for your support and business in the...
Nick OttSep 21, 20183 minBoat and Motor Permit Lottery DiscontinuedThe decision to discontinue the permit lottery affecting day use and overnight boat and motor permits, was made official September 20th...
Danielle OttDec 23, 20171 minHappy Holidays Packsack FamilyOur first season here at Packsack, was a whirlwind of excitement! Every day was filled with endless opportunities to meet so many...
Nick OttDec 11, 20172 min2018 BWCA Permit NewsIt’s that time of year! Not only do BWCA trekkers have to worry about who is getting what for Christmas and what size lobster to have for...
Nicholas OttNov 6, 20171 minFALL LAKE WEBCAM BACK ONLINE!We at Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins are pleased to announce that after several months of “maintenance”, our beloved webcam is back...
Nick OttAug 9, 20172 minIsland on Fall Lake catches fireOn Monday August 7th while coming back from a tow, Gene & Nick noticed that one of our beloved Fall Lake Islands, was overcome with...
Nicholas OttMay 3, 20171 minPacksack Just Launched a New WebsiteWe’re also pleased to announce that we have just launched a new website! While the older format served us very well for several years,...
Nicholas OttMay 1, 20171 minThe Otts are Transitioning Ownership to the OttsAs Gene and Jane Ott have begun to think about easing into retirement, their preferred route was to sell the business to one of their...