Adirondack River Outfitters

Adventure Quiz: Spring Rafting, Is it right for you?

Due to popular demand, we *just* opened Sunday trips on our Moose River! Moose trips only run in April, so don't miss this limited opportunity to find out why the Moose is referred to as "Slam-dancing with Mother Nature". Secure your spot now at https://www.aroadventures.com/moose-river

This warm weather has us feeling like... Booking for spring and summer trips now at aroadventures.com! Don't miss out on prime Hudson/Black River whitewater!

The Moose is not only the river with NY's most intense whitewater rafting, it's also near and dear to ARO, as it is where we got our start. We are excited to announce that we have developed a plan to offer a limited number of trips to our past guests and Facebook friends on three Saturdays beginning April 10. https://www.aroadventures.com/moose-river Join us on an adventure that our guides have been looking forward to for two years.

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It's never too early to start planning your Adirondack vacation! Find out why we are the first company to pop up on most internet searches. Visit aroadventures.com to find out more information about our summer rafting packages for groups of all sizes. Booking now!

Give a Christmas gift that creates life long memories. Gift Certificates for an ARO Adventure are now available online. https://reservations.aroadventures.com/giftcertificate

Summer surfing fun on the Black River! ARO will be continuing to run on the Black and Hudson Rivers until at least September 20.

EDIT: Spots have been filled! Thank you! !!! We have a few spots left for our Hudson River trip TOMORROW at 9am !!! Call 1-800-525-7238 to book your group of 4+ now!

ARO is proud to promote our very own Sara Engerman’s new biweekly Zoom yoga classes. From our beautiful Adirondack base, Sara is offering online, beginner-friendly vinyasa classes to open and close your week. Designed to Feature: Monday Morning at 9 AM: Morning Vinyasa Flow Move and connect as you prep yourself ... for the week Friday Evening at 5 PM: Mindful Movement Unwind and recenter yourself to relieve the week’s tension *First class is this Friday!* For more information, feel free to contact Sara directly at [email protected]. A $5-10 donation is kindly suggested. We are so grateful to provide individuals with the opportunity to safety explore, reconnect, and have fun in these uncertain and challenging times we find ourselves in. Take care of yourselves!

An awesome feature on CNYCentral Channel 3 News in Syracuse. Now running multiple trips a day Thursday-Sunday. Experience Watertown from a new perspective aroadventures.com or 1-800-525-RAFT.

How are we keeping you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? All of our gear gets a thorough cleanin’ after usage. For example, all of our PFDs are submerged in a cootie-fighting chemical bath, rinsed, and left to dry outdoors for 48-72 hours in between usage. Helmets and paddles are also disinfected after each use. Just one of the many ways ARO is dedicated to making your family’s rafting experience a safe and memorable one We value your continued suggestions and compliments regarding our current policies.

Home, home on the range

Fun in all directions. Now booking our zipline/ropes course and paintball 7 days/week. Discounted rates if you’re also rafting with us. Have a lovely, relaxing Sunday everyone. Looking forward to a great week of outdoor adventures!

"Surf’s Up!" in Watertown, NY. Mid 80s and sunshine through next week! Come catch some waves with us on the Black River. Book a trip today! Call 1-800-525-RAFT.

Meet Andrew! Known to us as Andrew, Andrew Birch, simply Birch, and/or Tall Andrew. Andrew grew up in Vestal, NY, but spent much of his childhood in the Adirondack Mountains with his family in Star Lake. After graduating high school, Andrew moved to Charleston, SC for college and to pursue sailing. These beautiful Adirondack mountains called him back (as they do to many of us) and now he resides in Lake Placid. Returning to his love of the mountains, Andrew has spent ...the past 3 winters as a ski instructor at Whiteface Mountain. (And speaking of mountains, he’s also a 46-er) Andrew has guided with ARO for 3 seasons now, also guiding group hiking & camping trips on local trails, caves, and in the high peaks. And why does he do it? Birch says At a young age my father told me to find the things in life that you love to do. Then do them. It’s the only way to find true happiness. So that’s what I did. I love people and the outdoors. Being able to take people on an adventures they’d never be able to experience without a guide. Just the look on people’s faces make it all the worth wild. Fun Facts about Birch: He and a large handful of our other river guides spent 26 days rowing 280 miles on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon this March. Andrew says It was a trip of a lifetime. Being able to share that experience with my brother and good friends made it even better. One last fun fact: As a kid, Andrew was known as the belly flop king. Been on a trip with Birch? Show him some love in the comments below

With our first full week of rafting in the books, we’d like to take the opportunity to share some of our recent reviews: This was our first time rafting in the Adirondacks and it was a phenomenal experience! Ace was a spectacular guide and very knowledgeable about the local terrain and history of the surrounding area. He navigated us with ease and amplified the experience with his affable demeanor. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and hope to take on more challenging courses ...next time via the Moose or Black Rivers! Per one of the guests in our party, this was the "most fun" she's ever had in her life. We also really appreciated the commitment to sanitation of the equipment, given that most us in the group work in the hospital and have witnessed our share of dismissive businesses regarding safety procedures. We couldn't have asked for a better way to complete our weekend Adirondacks trip and definitely look forward to future adventures with ARO! We appreciate all the hand sanitizer everywhere and the staff always wearing masks which made all of us feel very safe under the circumstances of COVID. We look forward to coming back for more adventures with ARO! Thanks again! I was very comfortable with the COVID precautions and thought they were safely done. MADD DOG made the trip exciting and fun! With all the COVID regulations and restrictions, you guys did a great job! lots of smiles in our group, thanks. Our managerial staff and guides tirelessly planned to make sure guests were provided with a positive and safe rafting experience under new COVID-19 guidelines. It has shown to be a collective effort on our end, but also a huge commitment from our guests. We are stoked to be doin’ what we do! Call or visit us online to make your risk-free reservation @ 1-800-525-RAFT or aroadventures.com

Red, White, and (Labatt & Pabst) Blue! Did you know that we always offer a free beer (yeah, you read that right) to all rafting guests over 21 at our Black River location? One of the many reasons ARO is your premiere Upstate NY whitewater outfitter. Special thanks to Eagle Beverages in Oswego, NY for keeping our beers cold and thirst quenched. Have a safe holiday, everyone. Remember to wear your masks!

Crashing into the weekend like

Commonly Asked Questions: Do trips still run in the rain? The answer is Yes! Our trips run rain or shine (or snow, or sleet, or cats & dogs). Trips are rarely ever postponed or cancelled due to weather. If there are any severe inclement weather concerns, feel free to contact our office for any trip updates. If you’re not interested in getting wet, we suggest a different outdoor experience Limited availability for our holiday weekend trips. Call to reserve your spot! 1-800-525-7238.

What social distancing looks like at our Hudson River base. Groups are assigned picnic tables 6-10 feet apart as their home base in the morning. Guides come to each group to outfit gear and answer any questions a group may have. A successful opening week in the books! We’re continuing to learn how to make our river trips the safest possible for our guests and guides. See ya Tuesday!