The Adirondack park, over 30 square miles, is thought to be the starting point of ice climbing on the east coast. This area features climbs of all difficulty levels including famous climbs such as Chounard’s Gully. This climb was first ascended by Yvon Chounard in the 1930’s, who later went on to found the company now known as Black Diamond Equipment. The Adirondacks provide an alpine like feel, but sometimes only minutes from a warm car.

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Rock Climbing Destination Trips

The Adirondacks offer excellent single and multi-pitch rock climbs only an hour or so from Vermont! Most climbs are only a few minutes walk from the parking lot. The Adirondacks offer many climbs of varing difficulty levels. This is a great trip for beginner climbers or someone looking to travel to a well known area with lots of history. Trips are customized for each client. Please call to arrange a trip.

Roger’s Rock, New York 
Roger’s Rock is a 500 foot rock slab that rises out of the northern end of Lake George. It is only accessible by water so it provides a remote, and secluded climbing area. The boaters and kayakers on the lake will often be the only people you will see all day while climbing. The difficulty of the climbs range from easy to intermediate on each or the 4-pitch routes possible. It is one of the most rewarding climbs in the area. Clients often forget they are 500 feet from the water when they reach the top and see the view. Please call us for more information.

Rumney, New Hampshire

Rumney may have more climbs, per capita, than any other climbing area in the northeast. It is packed with climb after climb, most within the intermediate level. The climbs here are relatively short compared to others in New England, but this allows clients to get in several climbs in one day. The rock at Rumney is a hard shist, which provides climbers with edges and pockets everywhere. It is known for it’s “sport climbing”, or bolted climbs. This makes Rumney it a great place to learn how to lead climb.

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire
Franconia Notch has a mecca of climbing routes. Unlike more popular areas like the Adirondacks, this area rarely has lines. In fact, you will usually don’t run into many other climbers at all. Franconia Notch is home to well know routes like Moby Grape, a 8-pitch, 1000 foot climb rated at 5.8. Another climb, not so well known, but possibly more exciting, is the Eaglet, the tallest free standing spire on the east coast. At 3 pitches tall, it stands up high on the southeast side of the notch. There are many other fantastic climbs and crags in the area. Please call us for more information and prices*.

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Kayaking and Canoeing Destination Trips

Chittenden Reservoir Tours:

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.

Instructor Tim Grover paddling on the southern end of Lake Champlain	Paddle the Chittenden Reservoir

Otter Creek Tour:

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:

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.

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A Word About the Dangers of Adventure Activities

All Adventure related activities involve risk. We take every step possible to minimize those risks. Our instructors are highly trained professionals, certified in Wilderness First Aid and technical skills. Even so, accidents that result in injury or death are possible. Please be informed of these risks by reading our liability waiver. Even if you don't go with us, please seek qualified instruction.

Please Note: Vermont Adventure Tours reserves the right to cancel any course at anytime due to inadequate registration, weather or for other reasons at our discretion. In the event of a cancellation by Vermont Adventure Tours, you will receive a full refund. However, Vermont Adventure Tours can not be held responsible for other expenses incurred by you as result of the cancellation. All information in this web page is subject to change.