Explore with confidence
Adventure starts with a guide
Whether you’re summiting a High Peak, paddling quiet backwaters, or casting a line in pristine waters, a licensed Adirondack guide can help you make the most of your adventure. With local knowledge, safety expertise, and a deep love for the region, these guides offer unforgettable, personalized experiences in every season.
The history of Adirondack guides
Since 1807, travelers from around the world have enlisted the services of the Adirondacks' woodsmen and women. Early visitors were intimidated by the Adirondack wilderness, and quickly learned that the local guides knew where to catch fish, hunt game, build boats and shelters, and survive in the backcountry. After the Civil War, visitors flocked to the area wanting the comfort and convenience the local hotels offered, while still experiencing the Adirondack wilderness lifestyle. The talents of these Adirondack guide services, coupled with their local celebrity, are credited for elevating the Adirondacks to an international level.
Year-round guided adventures
The area's skilled Adirondack guides will help you explore the mountains surrounding Lake Placid, leaving you with memories to last a lifetime. In addition to bringing knowledge of the backcountry and local folklore, Adirondack guides are licensed and certified in first aid, CPR, and water safety.
Guided trips are available throughout the seasons for a variety of outdoor activities:
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Hunting for deer, bear, coyote, and turkey
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Fly fishing for native Adirondack brook trout
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From camping in the backcountry to glamping
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Paddling on any of the thousands of lakes and rivers
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Lake fishing for deep water fish, like lake trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon
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Hiking one of the 46 High Peaks
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Hudson River whitewater rafting
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Sports such as rock climbing and ice climbing
