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Tim Bates: An Unsung Hero of the Boundary Waters

Tim Bates met his wife on the Gunflint Trail. For decades, he paddled and portaged a canoe past thousands of BWCA visitors, though most never knew his name. A gifted paddler and wilderness enthusiast, Tim passed away in December 2025 after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 60. Tim worked at the University of Minnesota Duluth outdoor education program. He was also a co-founder of the Duluth Folk School. He was a certified canoe instructor who introduced the Boundary Waters to many people during the past 30 years.  In this episode, we hear the story of Tim Bates, a quiet legend of the Boundary Waters.  This episode is supported by Bent Paddle Brewing Company (https://bentpaddlebrewing.com/) and Friends of the Boundary Waters (https://www.friends-bwca.org/) .  Special thanks to Julie Bates, Kelly Bates, Ken Gilbertson, and Pat Kohlin for making this episode possible.