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5 Day / 50 Miler
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 | These trips are open to any groups or families with responsible adult leadership. This includes, but is not limited to, Scout, Church, or Community Groups. |
| One adult leader is required for every 6 participants. Coed groups require both male and female leadership. |
| The standard minimum age is 12, except for family groups. Anyone under the age of 12 must be approved by the trip guides in advance of your trip. |
| Standard group size is a minimum of 12 participants, and a maximum of 36. If your group is larger or smaller than our standard sizes please call our base at (570) 424 - 8533. |
*With groups of 16 or smaller Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. reserves the right to combine another group of the same type and approximate size with your group.
Group rates are $445.00* per person, plus 6% PA Sales Tax (unless your group is tax exempt and completes a tax exempt form). Call for a price quote for your group. Groups choosing to use their own tents may deduct $5.00 per person. Your trip includes 4 dinners, 5 lunches, 4 breakfasts, snacks, canoes, paddles, U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets, mess gear, water bottles, group camping gear, tents (if decided to use), waterproof bags, P.S.A. instructor/guide, and shuttles between the river and our base.
* Trip prices are subject to change from year to year; call to confirm price at time of reservation.
A $75.00 per person deposit is due within two weeks after your trip booking is confirmed, and a second deposit of $75.00 is due on January 15th. If you are booking after the 15th of January a $150.00 per person deposit is due within two weeks after your booking is confirmed. Your trip balance is due in full a minimum of three weeks before your trip date. Additional guests may be added to your trip at anytime by calling Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. Any additional deposits for additional guests can be worked out at that time.
We realize how hard it is organizing a group, therefore you can change your group size until May 1st as long as your group size does not fall below the minimum group size of 12 guests. You may also add to your group after May 1st but guests added after this may not receive a trip Tee shirt (since our order will have gone to print). If an individual must cancel after May 1st, for any reason, a $100.00 cancellation fee will apply. There will be no refunds on cancellations made within the four weeks prior to your trip date. If your group cancels, for any reason, the following fees will apply:
| Cancellation from receipt of deposit to January 15th....................$ 50.00 per person |
| Cancellation after January 15th and before March 15th................$ 150.00 per person |
| Cancellation on or after March 15th .................................................. NO REFUNDS |
Please note that if your group must cancel, and can find a replacement group of the similar size or larger we will credit your deposit to your replacement group at no charge. It will be your responsibility to collect your deposit back from the group that you find and choose to take your place.
If you have any questions at all feel free to call (570) 424 - 8533.
All groups planning to arrive on the "Start Day" of their trip, should arrive at Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. at no later than 7:00 a.m. Groups may choose to arrive on Sunday, the day before their trip "Start Day" (this is strongly suggested). Groups arriving Sunday may choose to tent in the back yard, camp at a local camp ground, or stay in one of the local motels (to see the list of motels, click here). Upon arrival, tents and waterproof bags will be issued and your personal gear and equipment will be packed into waterproof bags. The group will then be instructed in river rules and etiquette, which will be followed by a safety video. Monday, the trip starts at approximately 10:00 a.m., at Port Jervis, NY with basic canoeing, paddling and safety skills. We will be paddling approximately 10-12 miles each day. Our approximate paddling schedule is:
| Day 1: Port Jervis | Minisink Island | 14 miles |
| Day 2: Minisink Island | Mill Creek Area | 10 miles |
| Day 3: Mill Creek Area | Walpack Bend | 12 miles |
| Day 4: Walpack Island | LaBar Island | 10 miles |
| Day 5: LaBar Island | Delaware Water Gap | 6 miles |
We will be off the river approximately 2:00 p.m. and return to Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. for a cook out, cleaning and check in of gear, and presentation of trip tee shirts and certificates. Groups may choose to leave for home or stay over and head home on Saturday.
Pack Shack opened as the Pocono Mountain's first "true mountaineering" store in May 1974. We ran our first Adventure Trip in 1975 as we took a group to Grand Canyon, AZ for a two week backpacking trip. We also started the Poconos first Technical Rock Climbing School and a complete Cross Country Skiing Center. We have been offering quality high adventure trips ever since. In August 1976, Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. was formed as a part of Pack Shack to offer a variety of outdoor activities and adventures. In the summer of 1985 we ran our first 5 Day / 50 Mile Canoe Adventure with the Boy Scouts. It soon became our most popular adventure trip. We have operated since 1974 with an accident free safety record, and are licensed by the National Park Service and are insured. All of our senior guides are trained in CPR, Lifesaving, First Aid, and River Rescue, as well as completing our own in-house 18 hour guide training program. We are constantly striving to remain the best outfitters, offering the best outdoor adventures in the Poconos.
Pick a 1st and 2nd date choice. Dates must be 5 days, Monday to Friday.
Call Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. to verify the date you want is available, and make tentative reservation.
Mail in your deposit and the "Reservation Form". After we receive your deposit we will send you a written conformation. In the spring we will send you a supply of "Trip Kits" and an update about your trip. The "Trip Kits" will include a suggested packing list and should answer all the questions you or your group should have. To obtain a reservation form, print out our reservation form page.
| Confirm Dates By Phone (570-424 - 8533 or 800-424-0955) |
| Mail in your Reservation Deposit(s) |
| Arrange Transportation To and From Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. |
| Prepare For Canoeing By Reading, Videos, Etc. (Your local Red Cross or YMCA may be able to help you with this.) |
| Plan Route and Make Contacts |
| Have Equipment Shakedown |
| Stress Hot Weather Illness and Sun Burn Prevention |
| Prepare to Relax and Enjoy |
| Notify your local News Media about Your Trip. |
