Try rec.boats.paddle.touring.
Try some of the MN pages. Do a Web search (my fav is
http://www.google.com) and plug in boundary waters, outfitters, and Minnesota. If you're sure you want to enter at Ely, plug that in, too. There are lots* of outfitters at all major entries to the BWAC who not only will be happy to serve you, but who have Web pages to make it convenient.
On Sat, 24 Feb 2001 22:28:49 -0500, 'Bill & Nancy Anderson'