This website is presently down for maintenance, but AWAY Adventure Guide & Outfitter Services is in full swing scheduling trips this summer.

Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/AwayAdventures for more information.

Contact Mike at AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com to find out more information about upcoming events or book a private trip.


GUIDE SERVICES

AWAY Adventure provides many opportunities for guided treks in all four seasons in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Adirondack Mountains. Contact AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com to customize a half, full, or multi-day trek hiking, kayaking, canoeing, caving, mining, rappelling, or backpacking. Sample trips can be read at our owner, Mike Kelsey's, Adventure Blog.

Platte Clove Summer or Winter
Kaaterskill Clove Summer or Winter
Adirondack and Catskill Winter Packbagging
Kingston Mines
Crehore Mine and Adirondack Garnet Hikes
Eagle Cave
Xanads Cave
Wappingers Creek/Lake Kayaking
Bannerman's Island Kayaking
Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Kayaking
Kingston Rondout Lighthouse Kayaking
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Kayaking
Saugerties Lighthouse Kayaking
Black Creek and/or Chodikee Lake Kayaking
Hudson Highlands Hiking
Sacandaga River Tubing


PADDLING RATES AND RESERVATIONS

Rental Type Hourly Rate Tour Rate*
Single Kayak
$30
$65
Tandem Kayak
$45
$95
Canoe
$45
$95
Inner Tube
$25

All boats include paddles and lifejackets. Basic dry-land orientation is provided at no charge, as well as assistance in getting in and out of the kayak when requested. A guide or instructor is available at an extra cost.

Tour rates apply to all trips promoted on our Facebook page or a Meet-up event page or other means regardless of duration and includes delivery of the boat to and from the put-in.

To reserve a slot and boat for an advertised trip email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com to check availability. Reservation is by PAYPAL to AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com. A personal confirmation email will be sent manually (note weekends are a busy time for us and sometimes we are guided trips, don’t fret if there is a delay in the email confirmation).

Contact us if you have an idea or want to rent boats or guides for custom trips. Read the section about group rates and boat delivery rates if they apply. Note custom trips may be subject to delivery boat rates. Custom planned trips require pre-payment.

* Special Rates Apply to Overnight Paddling Expeditions based upon destination, length of trip, and group size. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com or call (845) 20-GUIDE for a quote.

PADDLING GROUP RATES

We offer Group Rates for paddling groups of eight boats of more according to the following scale:

Eight kayaks – 10% off.
Ten kayaks – 20% off.
Fifteen kayaks – 30% off.

Dry land orientation is provided and assistance into and out of the watercraft as requested. Customized instruction is available for additional cost.



BOAT DELIVERY RATES

If you are registering or renting a boat for an advertised tour, there is no boat delivery surcharge. Transport of the boat is included in the rental fee.

We are happy to work with you in planning your own custom paddling perfect for your group. With sufficient notice we will deliver canoes and kayaks according to the following boat delivery fees schedule. Small Load delivery fee refers to one canoe or up to three kayaks. Large Load delivery fee refers to more than one canoe or more than three kayaks. Boat delivery rates include both delivery and pick-up.

Water Route Small Load Large Load
Wappingers Creek (any put-in): 42 miles RT
$60
$85
Tivoli Bay: 49 miles
$60
$85
Hudson River, Columbia/Greene Counties:
$85
$110
Hudson River, Orange/Putnam Counties:
$85
$110
Hudson River, Dutchess County:
$60
$85
Hudson River, Ulster County:
$60
$85
Black Creek/Lake Chodikee: 33 miles
$60
$85
Walkill River:
$60
$85
Croton River:
$85
$110
Ten Mile River: 40 mi
$60
$85
Rondout River:
$60
$85

Email us at AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com if you don’t see your intended route listed to inquire about availability and pricing.

Boat deliveries must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the event for a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations to boat deliveries due to the weather must be made by 5pm the night before the event.



DAY HIKE RATES

We provide guided hiking trips on an hourly basis with a descending scale based on the size of the group whether for a full day or half day hike. A half day hike will usually span 2-4 hours. A full-day hike will last four hours or more.

HALF DAY

Number of Hikers Cost per Person
One
$100
Two
$85
Three
$55
Four
$45
Five
$40
Six
$37
Seven
$35
Eight
$33
Nine
$30
Ten
$27

FULL DAY

Number of Hikers Cost per Person
One
$185
Two
$150
Three
$100
Four
$90
Five
$80
Six
$75
Seven
$70
Eight
$66
Nine
$60
Ten
$56

Additional fees apply for winter trips. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com for a quote.

Snowshoe and other traction-devices footware available for rent.

MULTI-DAY TREK / CLIFF-JUMPING / EXTREME IRONING RATES

Overnight camping trips, backcountry float trips, backpacking trips vary in cost depending upon the size of the group, and destination. Pricing for cliff jumping and Extreme Ironing trips vary depending upon the experience sought, and skills necessary to achieve it. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com to discuss itineraries.

Cliff jumping clients will be required to pass a swim test and will be expected to follow safety protocols at all times. This includes surface diving below intended jump spots to check depth and look for underwater obstructions before jumps will be permitted. Only feet-first jumps are permitted (no diving), and running jumps are not permitted.



NATURE'S REST CAMPGROUND

Traveling to the Hudson Valley? Need a place to camp that permits you close access to Hudson Valley trails, water routes, mountains, and historic sites? Consider tent-camping at Nature's Rest Campground located in beautiful, bucolic Salt Point, NY.

Vast field views, star-filled skies, and adjacent bird-filled woods will easily make you forget you are camping in the backyard of the owner of Away Adventure Guide and Outfitters Service. Ten dollars per person, per night gives you access to a campfire ring, charcoal grill, refrigerator space, electrical outlets, tent space, and use of a custom-made latrine.

Reservations are required (Contact AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com), upon which the campground address is provided. Camping gear can be rented for additional costs.

Not sure what to do in the area? Ask Mike for recommended treks or reserve him to guide you on hikes, paddles, and caving trips that showcase the best that New York has to offer.



GIFT CERTIFICATES

Give the gift of ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION and SERENITY. We offer gift certificate for any dollar amount to be towards guide services, boat rental, trips, tours, photography or private instruction. Gift Certificates will be mailed to you within one week of purchase. Gift certificates expire three years from date of purchase.

We can tailor gift certificates to the specific intended experience or anyone’s level of experience, comfort or sense of adventure. Tell us what you are looking to give: wilderness, excitement, skills, discovery, history, etc. We can suggest options or let the recipient choose from our many options.

Give that special person an experience they will never forget. To purchase a gift certificate email or call us at AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com or (845) 20-GUIDE to choose that custom trip or experience or merely provide us with basic information and enter a dollar amount into the PAYPAL account on the home page to allow the recipient to decide exactly what they want!



WAIVER

All adults 18 and older must read and sign the Waiver Form acknowledging the risks of outdoor adventure, assuming the risks, and agreeing to hold harmless AWAY Adventure Outfitter & Guide Service, its employees and volunteers for any injury or death. No changes or additions may be made to the waivers. The Waivers also give AWAY permission to use participant’s likeness in photographs in marketing materials without compensation or citation, and binds renters for the cost to repair or replace any equipment damaged or lost. As with all legal documents participants are encouraged to seek legal counsel before signing.




PADDLING RATES AND RESERVATIONS

Rental Type Hourly Rate Tour Rate*
Single Kayak
$30
$65
Tandem Kayak
$45
$95
Canoe
$45
$95
Inner Tube
$25

All boats include paddles and lifejackets. Basic dry-land orientation is provided at no charge, as well as assistance in getting in and out of the kayak when requested. A guide or instructor is available at an extra cost.

Tour rates apply to all trips promoted on our Facebook page or a Meet-up event page or other means regardless of duration and includes delivery of the boat to and from the put-in.

To reserve a slot and boat for an advertised trip email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com to check availability. Reservation is by PAYPAL to AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com. A personal confirmation email will be sent manually (note weekends are a busy time for us and sometimes we are guided trips, don’t fret if there is a delay in the email confirmation).

Contact us if you have an idea or want to rent boats or guides for custom trips. Read the section about group rates and boat delivery rates if they apply. Note custom trips may be subject to delivery boat rates. Custom planned trips require pre-payment.

* Special Rates Apply to Overnight Paddling Expeditions based upon destination, length of trip, and group size. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com or call (845) 20-GUIDE for a quote.

PADDLING GROUP RATES

We offer Group Rates for paddling groups of eight boats of more according to the following scale:

Eight kayaks – 10% off.
Ten kayaks – 20% off.
Fifteen kayaks – 30% off.

Dry land orientation is provided and assistance into and out of the watercraft as requested. Customized instruction is available for additional cost.



BOAT DELIVERY RATES

If you are registering or renting a boat for an advertised tour, there is no boat delivery surcharge. Transport of the boat is included in the rental fee.

We are happy to work with you in planning your own custom paddling perfect for your group. With sufficient notice we will deliver canoes and kayaks according to the following boat delivery fees schedule. Small Load delivery fee refers to one canoe or up to three kayaks. Large Load delivery fee refers to more than one canoe or more than three kayaks. Boat delivery rates include both delivery and pick-up.

Water Route Small Load Large Load
Wappingers Creek (any put-in): 42 miles RT
$60
$85
Tivoli Bay: 49 miles
$60
$85
Hudson River, Columbia/Greene Counties:
$85
$110
Hudson River, Orange/Putnam Counties:
$85
$110
Hudson River, Dutchess County:
$60
$85
Hudson River, Ulster County:
$60
$85
Black Creek/Lake Chodikee: 33 miles
$60
$85
Walkill River:
$60
$85
Croton River:
$85
$110
Ten Mile River: 40 mi
$60
$85
Rondout River:
$60
$85

Email us at AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com if you don’t see your intended route listed to inquire about availability and pricing.

Boat deliveries must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the event for a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations to boat deliveries due to the weather must be made by 5pm the night before the event.



DAY HIKE RATES

We provide guided hiking trips on an hourly basis with a descending scale based on the size of the group whether for a full day or half day hike. A half day hike will usually span 2-4 hours. A full-day hike will last four hours or more.

HALF DAY

Number of Hikers Cost per Person
One
$100
Two
$85
Three
$55
Four
$45
Five
$40
Six
$37
Seven
$35
Eight
$33
Nine
$30
Ten
$27

FULL DAY

Number of Hikers Cost per Person
One
$185
Two
$150
Three
$100
Four
$90
Five
$80
Six
$75
Seven
$70
Eight
$66
Nine
$60
Ten
$56

Additional fees apply for winter trips. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com for a quote.

Snowshoe and other traction-devices footware available for rent.

MULTI-DAY TREK / CLIFF-JUMPING / EXTREME IRONING RATES

Overnight camping trips, backcountry float trips, backpacking trips vary in cost depending upon the size of the group, and destination. Pricing for cliff jumping and Extreme Ironing trips vary depending upon the experience sought, and skills necessary to achieve it. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com to discuss itineraries.

Cliff jumping clients will be required to pass a swim test and will be expected to follow safety protocols at all times. This includes surface diving below intended jump spots to check depth and look for underwater obstructions before jumps will be permitted. Only feet-first jumps are permitted (no diving), and running jumps are not permitted.



NATURE'S REST CAMPGROUND

Traveling to the Hudson Valley? Need a place to camp that permits you close access to Hudson Valley trails, water routes, mountains, and historic sites? Consider tent-camping at Nature's Rest Campground located in beautiful, bucolic Salt Point, NY.

Vast field views, star-filled skies, and adjacent bird-filled woods will easily make you forget you are camping in the backyard of the owner of Away Adventure Guide and Outfitters Service. Ten dollars per person, per night gives you access to a campfire ring, charcoal grill, refrigerator space, electrical outlets, tent space, and use of a custom-made latrine.

Reservations are required (Contact AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com), upon which the campground address is provided. Camping gear can be rented for additional costs.

Not sure what to do in the area? Ask Mike for recommended treks or reserve him to guide you on hikes, paddles, and caving trips that showcase the best that New York hsa to offer.



GIFT CERTIFICATES

Give the gift of ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION and SERENITY. We offer gift certificate for any dollar amount to be towards guide services, boat rental, trips, tours, photography or private instruction. Gift Certificates will be mailed to you within one week of purchase. Gift certificates expire three years from date of purchase.

We can tailor gift certificates to the specific intended experience or anyone’s level of experience, comfort or sense of adventure. Tell us what you are looking to give: wilderness, excitement, skills, discovery, history, etc. We can suggest options or let the recipient choose from our many options.

Give that special person an experience they will never forget. To purchase a gift certificate email or call us at AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com or (845) 20-GUIDE to choose that custom trip or experience or merely provide us with basic information and enter a dollar amount into the PAYPAL account on the home page to allow the recipient to decide exactly what they want!



WAIVER

All adults 18 and older must read and sign the Waiver Form acknowledging the risks of outdoor adventure, assuming the risks, and agreeing to hold harmless AWAY Adventure Outfitter & Guide Service, its employees and volunteers for any injury or death. No changes or additions may be made to the waivers. The Waivers also give AWAY permission to use participant’s likeness in photographs in marketing materials without compensation or citation, and binds renters for the cost to repair or replace any equipment damaged or lost. As with all legal documents participants are encouraged to seek legal counsel before signing.