The Beaverbrook Blog

Don’t get us wrong, we love skiing, snowshoeing and getting outside during the winter in the Adirondacks but once the snow starts to melt, all sorts activities we forgot about become options again.  Spring in the Adirondacks is a great time to head back to our favorite trails, lakes and take part in our favorite annual get togethers again. Keep in mind that Beaver Brook is a full service outfitter who can help you out …Read More »

The Hudson Gorge is a unique rafting experience when it comes to day trips. It’s got a steady current and the whitewater in the Gorge is sustained for miles and miles. Once the big water starts, it’s a continuous flow that goes a little something like “rapid, pool, rapid, pool, rapid, pool, rapid…” you get the idea. It’s one of the main reasons The Hudson Gorge is consistently rated one of the best whitewater day …Read More »

Spring rafting on The Hudson brings some of the biggest whitewater on the East Coast and serious fun along with it, but it can be a tricky time of year to plan for. Water levels depend on spring runoff, rain and snowpack, and the weather can change at the drop of a hat. But there’s a reason we get pumped about spring time rafting every year—holy smokes is it fun. 1. It’s Cold No way …Read More »

Ahh, the life of a whitewater guide. Legend has it, guides have been living in a van down by the river for millenia. Guides are known the world around for their semi-truthful stories, fun-loving attitudes, neoprene perfume and of course, their sandal tans. What often gets overlooked is the whitewater guide’s work ethic. Working on the river sure is fun, but it requires an awful lot of work as well. Here’s a rundown of a …Read More »

We love getting Thank You cards, emails and photos from our guests. We like our jobs and it makes us feel pretty swell when we get nice responses from guests. The Newcomb Central School Library Skills class sent us a different sort of Thank You this week–they made some Beaver Brook commercials for us!   Looks like they’ve got a future in advertising. Thanks guys! Like they said in the videos…www.beaverbrook.net or 1-888-454-8433 to book a …Read More »

We’ve had quite a few calls to Beave Central asking: 1. What sort of trips we have going out for 4th of July weekend? 2. If we’re open on Monday? 3. Do I need a reservation? Here are the short answers: 1. Lots  2. Yes  3. Probably Here are the long answers: Our full day Hudson River whitewater rafting trips will run the Saturday and Sunday of 4th of July weekend (7/2 & 7/3). These are …Read More »

Whitewater Rafting is a FANTASTIC way to see the Adirondack Park at its best. Raft through the rugged Hudson River Gorge, a 17 mile wild ride that runs April through Columbus Day. The greatest whitewater rafting action on one of the best rivers in the country is right in our backyard! Come raft with us through the prettiest, wildest gorge in the Adirondacks. Our raft base is close to Lake George and Saratoga Springs!! Want …Read More »

Yup that’s $69/pp for the Hudson Gorge. Includes all needed gear, lunch on the river and dinner after the trip!! Check out our rafting specials – GO RAFTING FOR ONLY $69.00! Also ask about our specialty trips. We will be adding discounts and more special events all the time. Make sure to check back often!!