Solo canoeing, waterside camping, wildlife viewing, optional hiking 

Friday - Sunday, Sept 19-21, 2008

Quiet times are here again...  The summer crowds have returned home, the kids are back in school and the more scenic waters are waiting for us!  Join us for a few days in the St. Regis Canoe area.  We've got the perfect boats for exploring this area, the lightest boats in the woods actually at 12-16 lbs.  They are fun to paddle and easy to portage... making the many ponds in this area much easier to explore! 

We will meet in Tupper Lake (at our Raquette River location) Friday morning (9:00 AM) to pack for the trip.  Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, light weight camping gear (*excluding sleeping bag), cooking gear and meals (Fri. lunch - Sun. lunch) are provided for this guided outing.  Anyone interested in arriving Thursday evening or staying Sunday night after the paddle are welcome to do so.  Just let us know so we can send you more information regarding such.  Not familiar with Hornbeck solo canoes?  Visit Hornbeck Boats online. 

After packing up Friday, we'll head to the put-in (about a 20-25 minute ride.)  Our camping destination is St. Regis Pond, a very beautiful and remote location.  We will be pond hopping throughout the weekend.  The loons should be quite active and rather entertaining.  You'll want a pair of binoculars and a camera for sure!!  

There's plenty of places to explore in this area... both by water and land routes.  Short portages connect 8 glacial ponds between the Fish Hatchery in Lake Clear, NY and Upper St. Regis Lake at the base of St. Regis Mountain.  We expect to arrive back at our home-base location in Tupper Lake mid-afternoon on Sunday.  Those interested in spending the night camping at our place on the Raquette River are welcome.  Contact us for more information about this opportunity.    

Cost: $415/person
Group minimum: 3  Group maximum: 6
NOTE:  Our tents are roomy & comfortable for two people.  Solo tents may be available for an extra charge.  Contact us for availability.  *Sleeping bags can be provided, if necessary, for an additional fee.

Driving directions to our Raquette River location, a recommended clothing & gear list, a medical form and release of liability waiver, along with other information to help you prepare for the weekend will be provided once payment is received.  A reservation is confirmed when payment is received. 

Please register prior to August 22, 2008.  Please note that a minimum of 3 guest is required to confirm this trip.

Leisurely backpacking, camping, day hiking & time for exploration in one of the most scenic destinations in the Adirondacks

Friday - Sunday, October 3-5, 2008

This leisurely paced trek will take us to one of the most scenic destinations in the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness, an historical area offering opportunities to view events of "days gone by."  Some of what we will observe was created by man with the majority, the result of nature.  The terrain for this trip will be gentle to moderate with some sections of trail being a bit "rugged" (muddy and erosion exposed rocks). 

This trip is appropriate for beginner's as well as those with backpacking experience.  The actual backpack distance will be 4.5-5.5 miles on Day 1. We will set up a base camp for 2 nights.  On Day 2 we will explore the area with shorter day hikes.  Some of the attractions in this area include beautiful mountain lakes with incredible vistas, waterfalls, large pools, a flume, a gorge, various dams, Henderson Monument and a beautiful mountain pass.  Plan to pack out on Day 3.

We will meet in Newcomb Friday morning (9:30 AM) to pack for the trip.  We'll car pool to the trailhead at Upper Works (near Newcomb, NY) approximately an hour drive once we're set to go.  Camping gear (*excluding sleeping bag), cooking gear and meals (Tues. lunch - Thurs. lunch) are provided for this guided excursion.  Anyone interested in arriving Monday evening or staying Thursday night after the hike are welcome to do so.  Just let us know so we can send you more information regarding such. Contact us for more information about this opportunity. 

Cost: $365/person    
Group minimum: 3  Group maximum: 6
NOTE:  Our tents are roomy & comfortable for two people.  Solo tents may be available for an extra charge.  Contact us for availability.  *Sleeping bags can be provided, if necessary, for an additional fee.

Driving directions to our meeting location, a recommended clothing & gear list, a medical form and release of liability waiver, along with other information to help you prepare for the weekend will be provided once payment is received. A reservation is confirmed when payment is received.

Please register prior to September 12, 2008.  Please note that a minimum of 3 guest is required to confirm this trip.

Leisurely snowshoe & x-c ski treks, fireside relaxation, cozy Adirondack lodging, hearty meals & an opportunity to experience companionship with like-minded female folks

Friday evening - Sunday afternoon, January 16 - 18, 2009
Friday evening - Sunday afternoon, March 6 - 8, 2009

Outdoor adventure with indoor comforts & meals prepared for you! 

We invite you to experience the peacefulness and beauty of the winter season with us.  Our tentative base will be "Tamarack Cabin" overlooking the Hudson River in Newcomb, NY.  Meals are included Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.  For those who may be interested in arriving early or staying longer, the Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center in Newcomb is just a "hop, skip & jump" up the road.

Plan to arrive at the cabin after 4:00 PM on Friday.  Dinner is planned for 6:00 PM.  Later arrivals are fine.  Exploratory snowshoe & X-C ski outings are planned for Saturday & Sunday in the Newcomb, Santanoni and Tahawus areas.  X-C skiing is optional so those who prefer to snowshoe only will be able to do so.  Plan to lounge, relax, converse and enjoy fireside snacks & hot beverages after a day of adventure.   

Lodging, food, snowshoes & daypacks are included in the weekend package.  A headlamp snowshoe may be another possibility if conditions allow such.  Optional X-C ski rentals are available for an additional fee (~$30/day) or you can bring your own.  Contact us for more information about this opportunity.   

Weekend Cost: $380/person 
Group minimum: 3  Group maximum: 6 

Due to the fact that reservations for lodging are necessary for this event, the deadline to reserve a space is 3 weeks prior (Dec. 26, 2008 & Feb. 13, 2009 respectively).  Please note that we require a minimum of 3 guests to confirm each weekend.

Day Trippers are welcome to join us for snowshoeing & X-C skiing for $85/person/day Sat. &/or Sun.  Day trippers must provide their own equipment or make reservations in advance if rentals are desired.

Solo canoeing, waterside camping, waterfalls, optional hiking, spring wildlife

Friday - Sunday, May 15-17, 2009 

The Adirondacks "spring back to life" in May!  New leaves begin to emerge, wildlife returns and it's pre-bug time!  We invite you to join us for a weekend of female camaraderie and spring adventure on a leisurely paced 3-day canoe & camping trip.  The Bog River area offers wonderful early season paddling, waterside camping, hiking opportunities including an easy hike to a beautiful open ridge with incredible views, and scenic waterfalls.   

Beginning paddlers, as well as those with canoe or kayak paddling experience, will enjoy this trip.  First timers are very successful with our canoes!  We provide Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, light weight camping gear (*excluding sleeping bag), cooking gear, snacks, Fri. dinner, Sat. breakfast, dinner & Sun. breakfast for this guided adventure.  You provide your own sleeping bag, beverages & lunch foods.  A sleeping bag can be provided for an additional fee.  Not familiar with Hornbeck canoes? Visit Hornbeck Boats online.  They are awesome boats, are paddled like a kayak and weigh 12-16 lbs.  A real treat to paddle! 

The weekend plan...  We will gather in Tupper Lake (at our Raquette River location) Friday morning (9:00 AM).  After meeting & greeting our "group mates" we will pack our gear and head to the put-in stopping at Bog River Falls on the way.  Our paddle and exploration will take us along a quiet river, through small ponds & marsh areas.  Camping should be waterside  and evening campfires will bring closure to our daily adventures.  We will take paddling breaks along the way to stretch and explore.  There will be optional hiking opportunities as well.  Departure will be mid-afternoon Sunday.  Those interested in spending the night camping at our place on the Raquette River are welcome.  Contact us for more information about this opportunity. 

Cost: $415/person
Group minimum: 3  Group maximum: 6
NOTE:  Our tents are roomy & comfortable for two people.  Solo tents may be available for an extra charge.  Contact us for availability.  *Sleeping bags can be provided, if necessary, for an additional fee.

Driving directions to our Raquette River location, a recommended clothing & gear list, a medical form and release of liability waiver, along with other information to help you prepare for the weekend will be provided once payment is received. A reservation is confirmed when payment is received.

Backpacking, waterside camping, waterfalls, day hiking, spring wildlife

Friday-Sunday, May 2009

Join us for an early spring backpack trip to the Raquette Falls area nearby Tupper Lake.  This will be a moderate, leisurely paced trip with plenty of time to stop & smell the roses... okay, maybe the trillium.  No mountains to climb on this trip, just a hill or two to walk up as we get nearer the falls.  This trail is generally dry and "snowless" this time of year and with the higher water levels that usually accompany spring in the Adirondacks, this is a good time to visit the falls.  The leaves should be just coming out and a variety of spring flowers should line the trail.  Do not expect to see many people in this area at this time of year.  The past few years we have only seen a ranger or two doing trail work.

We provide camping gear (*excluding sleeping bag), cooking gear, meals & snacks (Fri. lunch through Sun. lunch) for this guided outing.  The plan is to meet in Tupper Lake (at our Raquette River location) at 9:00 AM Friday morning for a quick orientation, gear check, distribution of group gear & some tips for packing. Then we'll head off to the trailhead in the nearby Coreys area (10 minute drive). We'll hike in approximately 4 miles with hopes of camping on a beautiful hemlock bank overlooking the Raquette River.  We will set up camp for 2 nights.  Saturday we will hike to Raquette Falls exploring the area along the river between the Upper & Lower Falls.  Then we'll head off to Dawson Pond, a little gem in itself.  Sunday we will enjoy breakfast and the quietness of the river before packing up to pack out to our vehicles.  Expect to depart from our home-base location mid-afternoon on Sunday.  Contact us for more information about this opportunity.     

Cost: $365/person
Group minimum: 3  Group maximum: 6
NOTE:  Our tents are roomy & comfortable for two people.  Solo tents may be available for an extra charge.  Contact us for availability.  *Sleeping bags can be provided, if necessary, for an additional fee.

Driving directions to our Raquette River location, a recommended clothing & gear list, a medical form and release of liability waiver, along with other information to help you prepare for the weekend will be provided once payment is received. A reservation is confirmed when payment is received.