Guided Trips We Offer:

We do a variety of guided trips:

• Day Trips
  
• Excursions (partially outfitted)
  
• Guided Vacations (fully outfitted)
  
• Custom Trips

Guided Day Trips - Trips run daily in summer. Each trip meets and ends at one of our bases. We provide transport, guide, a great lunch and a boat (you may bring your own boat). These trips may be a paddling loop, point to point trip or include a short hike. These trips are a nice way to tie a day of paddling into your Adirondack Vacation. We take care of all the logistics (everything) so it is an easy way to entertain a group of outdoors people

Excursions - Guided Excursions - We are excited about these new trips where you can share the guided experience but bring your own gear. Excursions may be a day or longer trip, usually meet at a location remote from our base, and are designed around specific themes; such as natural history, great camps, or photography.

Join our guides for the thrill of exploring new wilderness areas. Make new friends and future travel companions as you paddle and hike with us into remote sites and pristine waters. Select one of our new excursions and share an adventure.

Guided Vacations - These fully guided scheduled trips meet at our base and we provide everything from that point. They range from overnight to four nights and five days. They are either camping or lodge based trips. These trips are great for those trying out the sport or those traveling without their own gear. You provide all clothing and personal needs.

Custom Guided Trips- About our Guide Service...

We provide the guide just for you and will match the person to your needs. We do this for:

• Schools
  
• Outdoor Programs
  
• Travel Organizations
  
• Families or Reunions
  
• Individuals with special needs

Our guides are licensed, trained and experienced outdoors people who will enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors and give you a new appreciation for the art of canoeing, outdoor cooking, nature study or fishing. A guide will assist you in any task that will help make your trip even more enjoyable. We will ask you some questions about why you are hiring the services of a guide in order to help us select the best guide for your party. A guide is available for $200-275/ day for up to six people, $25 for each additional person. This includes the cost of the guides outfitting.

About Food, Health & Experience- We include food on all the guided trips. We believe a good guide is a great cook. Vegetarian alternatives are available for the asking. When you reserve for a trip, we will ask you some questions about your health because your health affects not only yourself but the safety of others on the trip. Age, we've found is not necessarily a factor, people in good condition from youth to 80s enjoy our trips. We ask that you not smoke in group areas, tents or boats. (Quit before you come!)

About Our Guides

Addison Bickford
A ten year veteran guide and graduate of Paul Smith's College, guides canoeing and kayaking, XC skiing, hiking and sailing trips. The focus of his trips often builds on his love of the earth and his formal instruction in forestry. He studied organic gardening and farming at the University of CA at Santa Cruz and still produces maple syrup and hardwood lumber on his homestead near Rainbow Lake. He enjoys trips with his three children and fiddles professionally with several local bands.

Gary Caudle (aka "Griz")
With an outgoing, entertaining personality Griz looks like and lives up to the name. With a advanced degree in Psychology he teaches and runs experimental programs at SUNY Genesseo when not working for St. Regis. In winter he instructs snowboard instructors throughout the Northeast.

Dave Cilley
Producer of the new Adirondack Paddler's Map, a degree in botany and extensive paddling experience make Dave a fun person to be with while exploring the backcountry. Dave has guided rock and ice climbing, XC skiing and all forms of paddlesports before starting St. Regis.

Del Jeffery
Del enjoys paddling every kind of craft in flat and whitewater. Years of guiding experience leads him to a quiet sense of confidence. He enjoys sharing his wealth of outdoor knowledge.

Sue Patterson
A love of cooking and outdoor lore makes Sue a joy on any trip. She enjoys kayaking, guideboating and canoeing and is a ten year veteran racer in the Adirondack Classic 90 Miler. She has canoed and traveled extensively in the US and abroad.

JoAnn Perry
JoAnn is a native Adirondacker, licensed guide and ACA certified canoe and kayak instructor. She guides whitewater rafting on the Hudson River and enjoys mountain biking when not paddling. Her other work is as a licensed massage therapist. JoAnn has studied psychology at Naropa University in Boulder CO and is currently studying anthropology at SUNY Plattsburgh, NY. She enjoys instilling her love of the outdoors with both adults and children.

Reservations - Discounts
Reservations can be made with a deposit of one half the total trip cost. Balance is due two weeks prior to the trip (for trips in the Adirondack Park). For four or more people booking under one name and paying in full by check or cash we offer a 3% discount on the guided trips.

Below is a list of our Trips and a checklist on what to bring.

• Guided Canoe & Kayak Day Trips
  
• Guided Sailing Trips
  
• Rail & Paddle Package
  
• Self-Guided Day Trip Packages
  
• Guided Excursions
  
• Guided Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Vacations
  
• Guided Lodge Based Trips
  
• Checklist on what to bring.

All rates are subject to change without notice.

Adirondack Park Guided Canoe & Kayak Day Trips

(Every Day June - September)

The popular one day trips are a nice way to tie a day of paddling into your Adirondack Vacation. We meet at 9AM at either base and return by 5PM.

We include: Guide, Transport and logistics, A Great lunch, Canoe or kayak - your choice (You may bring your own boat)

Cost is as follows:		Per Person
WITH
	Your own canoe	$54
	Med. Wt. Canoe (59#)	$59
	Light. Wt. Canoe (#39-50)	$69
	Old Town Tandem Kayak	$69
	Plastic Sea Kayak	$79
	Fiberglass Sea Kayak.	$89
Reservations must be made with 1/2 payment in advance. If possible, we ask for 2 days notice when reserving.

Some of the most popular Guided Day Trips include:

1. Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes (SL Wild Forest)
   
2. The Seven Carries (St. Regis Wilderness)
   
3. St. Regis Canoe Area and a hike up Long Pond Mtn.
   
4. Lake Lila and Mt Frederica (Whitney Wilderness)
   
5. Little Tupper and Rock Pond (Whitney Wilderness)
   
6. Lake Champlain and Valcour Island
   
7. Chubb River (High Peaks Wilderness)
   
8. Bog River and Low's Ridge (Five Ponds Wilderness)

Call for the schedule or get your own group together for a Custom Guided Day Trip. Six or more people go for the above prices, four person trip add 25% each and a two person trip, double the cost.

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Guided Sailing Trips

Sail with licensed guide, Addison Bickford aboard his 22 foot sloop, "Lady Boo". Trips run either on Upper Saranac or on Middle and Lower Saranac Lake with a section of the Saranac River between. "Lady Boo" accommodates 3-4 in the cockpit and 4-5 in the cabin. There is a small chemical toilet for emergency stops on board, but each trip includes a great lunch on shore. Trips go wind, no wind, rain or shine. Overnight camping trips or other lakes by special arrangement.

SARANAC SAILING TRIPS
Total Number of People	Adult Price @	Child Price @
1	$375.00	$375.00
2	$200.00	$200.00
3	$140.00	$119.00
4	$110.00	$93.50
5	$99.00	$84.15
6	$89.00	$75.65
7	$89.00	$75.65

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Rail & Paddle Package
A great trip for your little ones. They experience the thrill of the train and the fresh air and beauty of the wilderness. Bonding with Mom and Dad while paddling down river. A memory in the making for years to come. Cost is $34 per adult, $12 per child under 12 riding in parent's canoe.

Ride the Adirondack Railroad and Paddle the Saranac River - a great way to spend a day in the Adirondack Park. This train-paddle-train package starts at the Lake Placid Rail Station where you

1. Take the train to Saranac Lake. From the SL station you
   
2. Walk three blocks to our Base on the Saranac River.
   
3. Board the canoes (or optional kayaks at an add'l fee) - (we include a map and all accessories) and you paddle approximately 2 hrs to the Moose Pond Bridge, where we
   
4. Pick up and return you to the Saranac Lake train station.
   
5. Take the train back to your car at the Lake Placid Station.

Total time is 4 1/2 to 5 hours round trip.

Lunch may be purchased on the train or a box lunch is available from St Regis if you want to picnic on the river. Other canoe routes are available. Train runs Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations must be made by Noon of the day prior.

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Click on map to see the Floodwood Area at a larger size

These package prices include the canoe (Royalex), accessories and the shuttle. The prices are per person. Add $10 for a kevlar canoe or $20 for a kayak.

Shuttle Only
If you have your own boat, we can provide just the shuttle between any of these launch points. The cost is $25 for the first person and boat and $5 for each additional person (with or without an additional boat). Services are available at either base.

Reserve with payment in advance.

Click on map to see the Saranac Lake Area at a larger size

If you are going overnight -- Nearly all of the areas around our bases provide free campsites.

The exceptions include State Campgrounds where a fee is charged. These areas are shown by shaded shoreline on these maps. These campgrounds include Rollins Pond and Fish Creek Ponds Public Campground near our Floodwood Base. Both of these are the traditional drive-in campgrounds.

Saranac Lake Islands Campground near our Saranac Lake Base, is boat only access & includes 2 lakes: Middle & Lower Saranac Lakes. If you are paddling from our Floodwood Base to Saranac Lake, you must reserve your site(s) in this campground at least 48 hrs before departure. Reservations for State campground may be made at 1-800-456-CAMP or online at http://www.reserveamerica.com, and go to NY State and then the campground name.

* Additionally, you must check in at the campground headquarters at State Bridge on US Rt. 3 prior to departure from our Floodwood Base. After Labor Day and before May 15th this campground is open to public use at no charge. Regular backcountry regulations apply.

Note: If you are paddling downstream from the Permanent Rapids drop-off point to Franklin Falls Pond you should be confident in Class II-III Rapids and be appropriately equipped.

There are numerous other day trips. Come in to our base and use our free route planning area. Knowledgeable staff are eager to help.

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Guided Excursions

We're excited about our new Guided Group Excursions. These trips are designed for the person who has their own boat, gear, transportation and map! Join our guides and the thrill of exploring new wilderness areas. Paddle and hike with us into remote campsites and pristine waters. Make new friends and future travel companions. Select one of our new excursions and share an adventure.

Santanoni Preserve
Pile your gear on the horse drawn wagon and climb on for a unique wilderness adventure! We take the wagon for the five miles into Santanoni Lake and set up camp on the lakeshore. We'll explore by canoe and kayak and visit the historical, Great Camp Santanoni, once home and playground of the Pryne family. Trip meets in the town of Newcomb. Cost: $195

2005 DATES: July 20-21, Sept 17-18
2006 DATES: July 19-20, Sept 16-17

2005 DATES: June 22-23, Sept 16-17, Oct 17-18
2006 DATES: June 21-22, Sept 15-16, Oct 16-17

Henderson Lake
The 1000 foot cliff of Wallface Mtn. provides a dramatic backdrop to this wilderness lake that juts into the High Peaks Wilderness. We'll camp on the lakeshore and hike to Indian Pass, where ice lingers among the giant boulders well into the summer. This trip meets in the town of Newcomb. Cost: $195

2005 DATES: August 18-19
2006 DATES: August 17-18

Join us for an Excursion on the... Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Join our guide and paddle part of this trail from Old Forge NY to Ft. Kent ME. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a membership-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is "to celebrate the rich human heritage and diverse natural environment of the Northern Forest by establishing and stewarding a water trail tracing historic Native American travel routes across New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine."

St. Regis is celebrating the formation of this new 740 mile National Trail by offering three excursions. These trips rendezvous at our Saranac Lake Base. All participants receive a free NFCT membership and a souvenir t-shirt sporting the trail.

Travel with us on one or all three legs of the journey from Long Lake to beyond Saranac Lake. The following three trips total 50 miles of the trail.

Raquette River ~ a Camping Trip
An historic and fascinating overnight route from Long Lake to Axton passing Old Mother Johnson's at Raquette Falls (1.3 mile portage). This 25 mile trip includes 9 miles of Long Lake and coincides with a portion of the route of the 90 Mile Adirondack Canoe Classic Race. Cost: $195

2005 DATES: June 25-26
2006 DATES: June 24-25 Saranac River ~ a B&B Trip
This trip shows the transition from wild forest lands to town and back to wild land, which is what this trail is all about. Paddle the island studded Lower Saranac Lake and the River to Branch Farm B&B, where you'll be treated to real Adirondack hospitality. The next day we'll paddle through Saranac Lake village and follow the river bordering the McKensie Mountain Wilderness. Cost: $249

2005 DATES: August 10-11
2006 DATES: August 9-10 Saranac Lakes ~ a Day Trip
This spectacular day trip includes Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes. Spectacular island and mountain scenery. Trip includes a visit to Block Island, where will walk to the top of this 60 foot bluff. Cost: $60

2005 DATES: July 13, 17
2006 DATES: July 12, 16

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2005-2006 Guided Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Vacations

These trips include:

• Guide,
  
• Camping trips include all camping gear (tents, dry packs, sleeping bags, Therm-a-rest pads, all cook gear)
  
• Canoes or kayaks
  
• All paddling accessories
  
• Transportation from departure point and return to base
  
• Accommodations on Lodge based trips-usually your choice on bed and shared or private bath

Please scroll down through our list of guided trips or click on the hyperlinks below to go right to that trip.

Overnight Trips  ·  3 Day/2 Night Trips  ·  5 Day/4 Night Trips  ·  Lodge Base Trips

OVERNIGHT TRIPS The Long Pond Mountain Trip by Kayak (Novice) - Cost $279.00 This is a nice introduction to both the St. Regis Wilderness Area and to Kayaking. The mountain offers both a chance for wildlife and a view of the Adirondack High Peaks and Whiteface Mountain. We will begin with a Kayak Lesson, "introduction to Kayaking" so that everyone is familiar with and comfortable with their craft. This trip is a Saturday thru Sunday trip. Sample Itinerary: Day 1: After our Kayak Orientation, we'll paddle the length of Long Pond and set up camp near the base of Long Pond Mountain. Day 2: We'll Paddle to the trail head and hike up Long Pond Mtn. to a lunch at the summit. After returning to the Pond we'll traverse Long, Turtle and Hoel Pond ending at a good swimming beach 2005 DATES: July 9-10, Sept 17-18 2006 DATES: July 8-9, Sept 16-17 The Seven Carries Trip by Canoe (Novice, Intermediate) - Cost $249.00 This trip first explores both the St. Regis Lakes with its famous Adirondack Great Camps and then traverses nine bodies of water in the St. Regis Wilderness Canoe Area where we'll camp for the night. Great contrasts and great food. This trip is Saturday thru Sunday Trip starting on the dates beside. Sample Itinerary: DAY 1: We'll paddle the shore of Upper St. Regis Lake for a close look at traditional Adirondack Great Camp architecture including the boat-house of Marjorie Meriweather Post estate. We lunch at the St. Regis trail head and enter the wilderness area where we'll camp for the night. DAY 2: We'll continue paddling the jewel - like chain of ponds from crystal clear Bear Pond to St. Regis Pond where we'll have lunch and a swim or time for exploration before ending at Little Clear Pond. 2005 DATES: July 2-3, August 13-14, Sept. 3-4 2006 DATES: July 1-2, August 12-13, Sept. 2-3 Return to the Guided Vacations 3 DAY/2 NIGHT GUIDED CAMPING TRIPS: Lake Lila Traverse Canoe Trip (Intermediate) - Cost $399 This trip traverses the new Whitney Wilderness Area. Island studded Little Tupper Lake leads to a chain of headwater ponds and beautiful small streams connecting the Raquette River watershed to the Black River Drainage. Join us to be among the few to experience this area. Sample Itinerary: DAY 1: We will paddle the length of Little Tupper Lake and set up camp on beautiful Rock Pond. Evening should allow time to relax, fish or swim or explore one of the inlets to the pond. DAY 2: We will portage to Hardigan, paddle the alluring Hardigan outlet and the beautiful Salmon Lake Outlet on or traverse to Shingle Shanty Brook and Like Lila. DAY 3: We will have time to explore the shore of Lake Lila and hike up Mt. Frederica before paddling to the take-out. Many consider Lake Lila the most beautiful in the area. 2005 DATES: June 3-5, Oct. 7-9 2006 DATES: June 2-4, Oct. 13-15 Five Ponds Wilderness Trip(Novice) - Cost $389 We'll Follow the Oswegatchie River to High Falls, camping one night enroute and one night at High Falls. Beautiful "North Woods" Character in a truly remote Wilderness Area. This trip runs Friday thru Sunday. Sample Itinerary: DAY 1: We follow the Oswegatchie River up-stream into the heart of the Five Ponds Wilderness. We will camp this first night near Buck Brook or near the trail to five ponds. DAY 2: We may hike into Five Ponds on our way to High Falls where we stay for our second night. DAY 3: Our last day retraces our circuitous route back past High Rock to our take-out at Inlet. 2005 DATES: July 1-3, August 12-14 2006 DATES: June 30-July 2, August 11-13 Whitney Area Kayak Trip (Novice ) - Cost $389 A State Land Purchase in 1998, beautiful Little Tupper Lake is basically being managed as a wilderness paddling area. Pristine islands with a shoreline of rocky outcrops interspersed with sandy beaches is ideal for camping and kayaking. We'll spend three days exploring the lake and the remote ponds. This trip runs Friday thru Sunday. Sample Itinerary: DAY 1: Day 1: We start with an orientation to the sea kayaks and then paddle to the South end of the Lake and set up camp on one of the islands. We will stay in the same site both nights. DAY 2: Rock Pond is a good destination or alternatively we may walk to Hardigan Pond or Antidelivian Mtn. for our day trip. DAY 3: We will paddle to one of the beaches on the lake and relax, swim, and eat lunch before paddling back to the takeout. 2005 DATES: July 8-10, Sept. 23-25 2006 DATES: July 7-9, Sept. 22-24 Return to the Guided Vacations 5 DAY/4 NIGHT GUIDED CAMPING TRIPS: Oswegatchie Traverse (Intermediate) - Cost: $649 This trip from Low's Lake to the Oswe-gatchie River traverses perhaps the most remote and wild paddling area in the Park. This trip runs from Tuesday to Saturday. Sample Itinerary: DAY 1: We'll paddle up the lazy Bog river to Hitchins Pond and a 1/2 hr. hike up Low's Ridge, a spectacular rock outcrop that provides great views of the Adirondack High Peaks. After lunch we'll continue to Low's Lake where we'll camp. DAY 2: After paddling to the Western end of Low's Lake we'll portage to Big Dear Pond. With a possible hike up Grass Pond Mtn. We will set camp here for the night. DAY 3: With a portage onto the Osewgatchie River we will paddle the most remote portion of the Five Ponds Wilderness area and camp above High Falls. Day 4: We paddle pass old logging camps of the Grass River RR. Hike into the Five Ponds for lunch and a swim, then set camp on the Middle branch of the Oswegatchie River. Day 5: We will paddle the remaining portion of the river stopping for lunch before ending our trip at Inlet. 2005 DATES: July 12-16, Sept. 20-24 2006 DATES: May 9-13, July 11-15, Sept 19-23

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GUIDED LODGE BASED TRIPS:

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What Should I Bring?

The above items will be helpful in making your guided trip more enjoyable. For the Guided Excursions you bring your own camping gear and pack. For Guided Vacations we supply the camping gear, including the pack. For the lodge-based trips, have your day pack ready to go into the canoe or kayak, and have your overnight luggage separate. You are responsible for all personal clothing, day pack, personal items like toilet articles, water bottle, sun protection and foot gear.

Reservations & Discounts

For four or more people booking under one name and paying in full by check or cash we offer a 3% discount on the guided trips. For more information, call 518-891-1838, or our Toll Free 1-888-775-2925.