While walking 70 miles through the BWCAW on the Kekekabic and Border Route Trails, Ozzie Reif had the opportunity to test the gear he made from natural materials. Along the way he learned a lot about this gear and spent a significant amount of time thinking about how he and other humans interact with our outdoor spaces. 

Listen in on the conversation about what went well, what he learned, and what went poorly!

And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota, because –  as you know – there’s always something to do in Ely!


Show Notes

Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with a dynamic schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly always something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details. 

If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Event for What’s Up Ely Podcast Promotion.” 

• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group 
• Forest North Podcast
• Ely Mitten Project 
• North Country Trail Association 
• Tuesday Group: Update from Ely Northwoods Chapter of the North Country Trail Association 
• Fire in the Village Event featuring Annie Humprhey and David Huckfelt (with bonus fashion show) 
• Creative Kids Sew: Holiday Gifts 
• NLAA Presents: Brooke Pasmick in Concert 
• Apply for a 2025 Tofte Lake Center artist residency 
• Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025) 
• Ely Dark Sky Festival (January 10-11, 2025) 
• Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
• Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
• Ely for Ely Playlist