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Seven reasons you should try a Pack Canoe

12/24/2022

 
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Pack Canoes originated in the Adirondacks around 1880.  An intrepid explorer named George Washington Sears (aka Nessmuk!) commissioned Rushton Boat Works of Canton to create a lightweight solo canoe for a trip in the area.  His accounts of his epic adventures were chronicled in Forest and Stream magazine and inspired a new way of exploring the wilderness.   The Pack Canoe was born!
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Paddling a Pack Canoe is similar to kayaking but there are some important differences.  Our customers love these wonderful boats, and for good reason.  Well, seven of them actually!

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Adirondacks Lakes and Trails Outfitters in Saranac Lake, NY
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Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
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8 Church Street
Saranac Lake NY 12983
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  • HOME
  • STORE
    • Online Store
    • Retail Store
  • RENTAL
    • Canoe Rentals
    • Kayak Rentals
    • SUP Rentals
    • Pack Canoe Rentals
    • Paddling Equipment Rentals
    • Camping Equipment Rentals
    • Vacation Rental Delivery
  • TRIPS
    • Our Services
    • Self-Guided Trips
    • Guided Trips
    • Scheduled Trips
  • INSTRUCTION
    • Canoe Instruction
    • Kayak instruction
    • SUP Instruction
  • PADDLING ROUTES
    • Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge
    • St Regis Area
    • Saranac River Drainage
    • Raquette River drainage
    • Bog River, Little Tupper, & Lake Lila
    • North Flow - Saranac River drainage
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT
  • FAQ
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Terms and Policies
    • Assumption of Risk Form