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Astrid
Hardt paddling in Chittenden, VT |
Flat
Water Canoe and Kayak Trips:
Central
Vermont has many great areas to tour by canoe or kayak. Looking
for a scenic paddle or a view from a different perspective? Kayaks
and Canoes are prefect vehicles to spot wildlife or have an awesome
family afternoon. We provide the transportation, the boats, life
vest, paddles, and everything else to make your day as relaxing
and enjoyable as possible.
We
also teach basic flat-water canoe and kayak paddling skills such
as paddling strokes, open water re-entry, packing boats, and much
more!!
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Paddling
Class II Rapids on the White River |
White
Water Kayak and Canoe Trips:
We
run white water kayaking and canoing trips on the White River on
class I-II water. We provide boats, spray skirts
(small additional cost for spray skirt), paddles, PFDs, and helmets.
Basic paddling skills are taught in a brief on-river class just
prior to putting in. Students will learn paddling stokes, basic
self-rescue, and basic river hydrology. Throughout the trip additional
skills can be learned such as more advanced stokes and information
about river features. The length and specific section of the river
that we paddle is determined by the participants experience and
the river conditions. Please contact
us for more information.
Check
out the flow rates for the rivers we frequently run:
White
River (VT - Min. flow rate 450 cfs)
Sacandaga
(NY)
West
River (VT)
Schroon
River (NY)
Private
Guided Rates: (Including
equipment rentals)
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Each
Additional Person |
Whitewater
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$450.00
for two people |
$125.00 |
Flatwater
Full Day |
$200.00
for one person |
$100.00 |
Flatwater
Half Day |
$125.00
for one person |
$75.00 |
Prices
for Group* Trips: Kayaking and Canoeing:
(Including Equipment Rentals)
| Group
of 5-6 People |
$650.00 |
| Group
of 7-10 People |
$750.00 |
*To
qualify for group prices, the group must be a non-profit, church
or youth group, or a school group with a minimum of 5 participants.
All other groups must use private guiding prices listed above.
Destination
Trips:
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A
view of the Chittenden Reservoir from the Long Trail looking
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Chittenden
Reservoir Tours (Flatwater):
This
large body of water is surrounded by the massive Green Mountains.
It's beautiful setting provides paddlers a great
opportunity to enjoy the water, see wildlife, and learn paddleing
skills. The reservoir has easy access to the water which makes
the put-in and take-out much easier. Tours generally start
on the west side of the reservoir and paddle out towards the
middle of the water. Participants learn different paddle strokes,
how to steer using one and two person technique (in the canoe),
and how to paddle in a straight line (which is harder than is seems).
Tours stop by a secluded island for a quick swim and lunch and continue
the short distance to the south end of the water. If the water
level is high, it is possible to paddle upstream on a slow-running
creek and look for moose. Participants will then head back
to the other side of the reservoir while staying paralell to the
uncommonly traveled northwest side of the water. The Chittenden
Reservoir tour generally takes 3-4 hours, but can be extended
to a longer tour.
Otter
Creek Tour (Flatwater):
The
Otter Creek flows the entire length of Rutland County. Unlike
many other rivers, the Otter Creek flows to the north. The
Otter Creek flows very slowly, considered flat water, this river
may be paddled in 3-4 hours.
White
River Trips (Class I-II (III)):
The
White River holds within it's banks some of the best beginner fast
waters in the state. We run two or four hour tours (allow
at least two hours of travel time to and from Rutland). You
choose your boat: Two person Canoe, or single person Kayak.
For participants looking for a little more speed that flat water,
but "not too much" the White River is the perfect place. For paddlers
looking for a little extra adventure, ask about the 1/4 Mile Rapids!
Tours are run from Bethel to South Royalton. Please contact
us for more information. Full Day Prices only.
Open
Enrollment Courses:
Click
here for full 2007 Open Enrollment Course Schedule
Flat
Water Paddling
This
trip is run on the Chittenden Reservoir in Chittenden,
VT. The reservoir offers beautiful views,
especially during fall foliage season. Participants will learn
basic flat water paddle strokes, as well as basic boating safety
in both canoes and kayaks. The trip will explore the many
coves, inlets, and islands of the reservoir. Make sure to
bring your camera and binoculars, who knows…you might just see a
moose!
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