Wilderness Skill Builder   •  Adirondack Rambler  

Boots & Boats  •  Ontario Outback

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easy Wilderness Skill Builder itinerary: Ages 11-13 June 29 to July 6; July 13 to 20 $745

Backpacking – 3 days/nights

Our first afternoon and evening will be spent setting up camp and getting to know each other.  Our second day will bring on navigation as we begin our hike over Wildcat Mountain.  Cooking, fire safety, and campsite selection are skills of the day as we prepare for another night out.  Our final day on trail will see us back at Frost Valley’s Main Camp for an afternoon of canoe practice.

Canoeing – 3 days/2 nights

We’ll head to the Delaware Water Gap after breakfast to begin our canoe journey.  Paddling techniques, mid-water rescues, and navigation are the skills we will practice over the next 3 days.  We will find campsites along the river as we make our way south.

High Adventure – 1 day

Our final full day at Frost Valley will be spent challenging ourselves in a new direction, up.  Take advantage of our 50’ climbing tower and multiple high ropes elements as we conquer fears and celebrate our accomplishments.

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moderate Adirondack Rambler itinerary: Ages 12-14 June 29 to July 11; July 27 to August 8 $1550

*This trip involves moderate to strenuous activity and backcountry living.

Canoeing – 3 days/2 nights (tenting @ backcountry campsites)

Island campsites, tranquil creek passages, and some of the best paddling in the East await you during 3 days of canoeing.  The Adirondacks are known for canoe routes to suite every ability level.  During the day we will get plenty of practice with canoe strokes as we switch to a different backcountry site each night.  Plus we’ll take time to look at mid-water rescue techniques and portaging.

Upper Hudson River – day trip (tenting @ front country campground)

The Upper Hudson River is the premier destination for whitewater rafting in the Adirondacks.  Experienced guides will help you navigate class I-III rapids down 17 miles of the “Grand Daddy” of all NY rivers.

Backpacking – 3 days/2 nights (tenting @ backcountry campsites)

Marvel at the views of this 6-million acre park that is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States.  We’ll be moving to a different backcountry campsite every day as we hone our navigation, fire building, water purification, and low-impact camping skills.

Keene Valley Rock – 2 days/3 nights (tenting @ front country campground)

There are so many climbable areas in the Adirondacks, some are still undiscovered.  Professional climbing guides will join us for 2 days as we climb the best rock in the Keene Valley area.  We’ll be staying at Sharp Bridge Campground (NYSDEC) during this time.

Road Tripping – 2 Days

Half of the fun is getting there (and back)!  Our initial bus ride brings the group together as they get to know each other.  The ride back to Frost Valley allows people time to catch up on their reading or sleep.  Plus we get to enjoy beautiful scenery and listen to some music.

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challenging Boots & Boats itinerary: Ages 14-16 July 27 to August 8 $1500

*This trip involves strenuous activity and backcountry living.

High Peaks Wilderness – 5 nights

The High Peaks Wilderness Area of the Adirondacks is one of the most scenic in the East.  From Avalanche Pass to Marcy Dam, you’ll navigate your way through this backpacker’s paradise.  Some nights will be spent in tents while others will be in a lean-to you find along the trail.

Raquette River – 5 nights

Upon arrival in Long Lake, we will paddle to our first campsite and take the rest of the afternoon to practice paddling strokes and mid-water rescues.  Our second day on the water will take us north through Long Lake to the head of the Raquette River.  The next 3 days will be spent winding our way along the Raquette, including a portage around Raquette Falls.  Our destination is Tupper Lake where we will spend our final night on the water.

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challenging Ontario Outback itinerary: Ages 14-16 July 13 to 25 $1600

*This trip involves moderate to strenuous activity and backcountry living.

Niagara Falls – 1 day/night

On our way north, we will stop at Niagara Falls.  6 million cubic feet of water per minute fall 170 feet to create this natural wonder.

Killarney Provincial Park – 7 days/nights

White quartzite cliffs and sapphire blue waters will be our home for the next 7 days.  Whether paddling the Chikanishing Creek or taking a day hike in Cranberry Bog, you will not believe how beautiful this jewel of the Ontario Parks system is.  Paddling strokes, mid-water rescues, and low-impact camping techniques are just a few of the things we will cover as we travel through the park and camp in backcountry sites.

Road Tripping – 3 days

Half of the fun is getting there (and back)!  Our bus ride brings the group together as they get to know each other and allows people time to catch up on their reading or sleep.  Plus we get to enjoy beautiful scenery and listen to some music.

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