The Adirondack Paddling Symposium comes to Saranac Lake, NY, Friday through Sunday, with optional paddling tour on Monday. Here is the overview of the three-day event. There is a lot going on, so feel free to email with any questions.
The auditorium at the Harrietstown Town Hall will host the Symposium Headquarters, and registration, breakfast, dinner, evening program and Sunday lunch.
***This schedule is subject to change***
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday Tours. Those who have signed up for a Monday Adirondack Tour will have now met with your guide and have your predetermined meeting time and place. We are excited for you to put all of your new skills into practice in the majestic Adirondack Park.
The auditorium at the Harrietstown Town Hall will host the Symposium Headquarters, and registration, breakfast, dinner, evening program and Sunday lunch.
***This schedule is subject to change***
Friday
- Noon to 7 pm: Sign in opens.
- Noon to 7 pm: Rental boat and gear outfitting. For those that have rented boats and/or paddling gear, plan to check out your equipment with your outfitter of choice in time to join us for social hour.
- 6:30 pm: Wine & cheese social. Get to meet your peers and the instructors at our Friday evening wine and cheese social. (Participants under 21 are not permitted to drink.)
- Vendor Village, adjacent to the evening social. Stop in and see our vendor sponsors to see if there is some gear or a boat/board that you would like to try out for your morning classes. We could not put this event on without their support, so stop in and get to know them.
- 7:30 pm: Welcome and evening coach/student meetings. Official welcome from the Adirondack Paddling Symposium. Overview of what we expect for Saturday. From there, students will break out with their coach for both morning and afternoon classes, for a quick Q&A and to make sure logistically we are all on the same page.
- 8 pm: Evening programs.
Saturday
- 7:30-8:15 am: Breakfast. Our breakfast buffet will get you fueled up and ready to hit the water. Coffee will be served.
- 9 am to noon: Morning classes.
- 2-5 pm: Afternoon classes.
- 6 pm: Evening social. After your first day on the water, you deserve it. Mingle with the vendors, fellow students, NFCT staff & your coaches. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are on us!
- 6:30 pm: Dinner. Let our kitchen staff do the cooking for you as you enjoy the company and the scenery.
- 7:30 pm: Daily recap and evening coach/student meetings. Let’s do a quick check in to see how the day went and make any announcements pertaining to Sunday’s agenda. Then, students will break out with their coach for both morning and afternoon classes, for a quick Q&A and to make sure logistically we are all on the same page.
- 8 pm: Evening programs.
Sunday
- 7:30-8:15 am: Breakfast. Our breakfast buffet will get you fueled up and ready to hit the water. Coffee will be served.
- 9 am to noon: Morning classes.
- 12:30-1:30 pm: Send off lunch. Let our kitchen staff do the cooking for you as you enjoy the company and the scenery.
- 2-5 pm: Afternoon classes.
- 6 pm: Good byes. Nothing official, but as you leave Saranac Lake to head home, we’d love to have you pop in and say goodbye!
Monday Tours. Those who have signed up for a Monday Adirondack Tour will have now met with your guide and have your predetermined meeting time and place. We are excited for you to put all of your new skills into practice in the majestic Adirondack Park.