The Beaverbrook Blog

2020 may be a mess but at least we can go skiing! We’ve updated our ski rental process this year to make it even quicker and easier than it was before. Reserving skis saves you a bunch of time on your way to the hill. We do all the adjustments the night before your rental begins, so all you have to do is show up, try on your boots, take your gear and go! If …Read More »

  Welcome to class! Today’s topic is the biggest, the baddest and yes, the coldest, time of year for whitewater rafting– springtime. Hudson River whitewater rafting was born in the spring of the late 1970’s and continues to be a way for the most daring adventurers to test their metal. Many of our customers in the spring are the same groups that come year after year in search of the highest water possible. They are the proof …Read More »

A question we get a lot is what the heck do I do if I find myself on an unintentional swim?  People do fall out whitewater rafting, not every time, not even every other time, but it does happen. Listening to your guide, paddling and being self-aware can help keep you in the boat. But sometimes it just happens. Not to worry, there are ways to get you back into the boat and most people …Read More »

Spending Memorial Day Weekend in the Adirondacks? Make the most out of your weekend with a little adventure, a little relaxation and a lot of fun. There are tons of activities to work for every group size, age range and adrenaline level. Check out our favorite picks for Adirondack Memorial Day activities. Hudson River Gorge Rafting Trip Ok well, we might be a little biased here, but we sure think this is the most exciting way …Read More »

So you’ve just finished a rafting trip on The Hudson and are wondering what could possibly top it? An Adirondack hike is a great way to take the pace down a notch and take in even more of the beauty that this area offers. It’s hard to narrow the area’s hikes down to just a few but we’ve chosen three of our favorites hikes within an hour of North Creek. Balm of Gilead Balm of …Read More »

Summer has arrived! School’s out, the Solstice passed and we’re ready to roll. Things are in full swing here at The Beav and all our trips are up and running.  Since we have so many different options for summer family fun, we thought it might be helpful to go over them all again! Keep reading to learn about all the family activities in the Adirondacks we are offering this summer. Full-day Class III+ Whitewater Rafting …Read More »

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 »