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Adirondack FreeStyle Symposium (AFS)

Ray Brook, New York 12977

July 08-13, 2012

The 2012 Adirondack FreeStyle Symposium will again be on scenic Wolf pond in Ray Brook New York, July 08-13.  Accommodations are in cabins at Sherwood Forest Motor Lodge, with camping available in Meadowbrook DEC Campground just across NY Rt 86. 

Registration forms will be available soon.

Email charliewilson77@gmail.com to be added to the communications list.  Call Charlie at 518.523.9696 with specific questions.

The Symposium has expanded to six days to allow participants to explore the High Peaks area and take organized group paddles in the area.   

Mornings are dedicated to Solo coursework, the traditional FS 1-5 plus new courses on Transverse Paddling and High Kneel Thrusts.

Tandem coursework occurs in afternoons to allow solo paddlers to experience FreeStyle’s duality.

Special Topics also offered in the afternoons, include Paddling the Inside Circle, Sit & Switch Touring, The Giant Slalom Course, Canadian Style Solo, FreeStyle Creek Running and One on One Tune-Ups with the Instructor of your choice. 

The expanded format allows paddlers to pick and choose.  No-one need attend all four days. Opt for the day long Fish Creek paddle with the renowned Guide Griz Caudle or spend a day hiking, golfing, shopping or site seeing in the High Peaks and still take a full FS course load.  The Symposium is a more relaxed, family vacation opportunity.

Guided Trips include Chubb River and the Fish Creek Ponds area.

Meals will be continental; Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners served in our community tent, or paddlers may cook in their cabin or campsite.  Dinner is provided Sunday evening, 10 July, and through the week excepting Thursday evening’s Dutch Treat at Lisa G’s in Lake Placid after our Interpretive Exhibition on Mirror Lake.  A last continental breakfast sends all on their way Friday morning, July 13.

Reservations for cabins at Sherwood Forest may be made by calling Larry Peryea at 518-891-4400.   There are one and two bedroom cabins; some cabins have kitchen facilities, a few have fireplaces.  Prices vary, averaging $35-40/ head.  Sherwood’s cabin fees include use of Wolf Pond.  Mention AdkFS2 for special rates. 

Camping reservations may be made for Meadowbrook DEC campground through www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 800.456.2267.  Pricing is $18/ head but significantly less convenient for comfort breaks and an additional fee is required for the use of Wolf Pond for those staying off Sherwood Forest property.

2012 is a relaxing FreeStyle Symposium with more paddler and non-paddler options.

 Accommodations:

 

Print forms using the links below: (2012 forms will be available soon)

  1. Introduction Letter

  2. Registration Form

  3. AFS Class Information

  4. ACA Waiver: ADULT / MINOR

 

 

Adirondack FreeStyle Symposium

Some of the first ACA canoe symposiums were originally held on small lakes in the Adirondacks

Wolfe pond, is nestled in the high peaks region offering spectacular views.

The Lake Placid venue offers more than just paddling, especially for non-paddling friends or family. 

Hiking, shopping, dining, and exploring Olympic venues are some of the area things to do.