A life built around the river.
Nate and Becky Pelton have spent more than two decades guiding Adirondack rivers. North Creek is where we bring that experience to your crew.
A summer job became a river life.
Nate Pelton began guiding in 1997. What started as a summer job became a career and a life on the river. He and Becky have guided Adirondack rivers for more than two decades, and when they are away from the Hudson they explore other rivers around the country.
North Creek Rafting Company’s river trips date to 2007. The base is in North Creek, with the Hudson Gorge as the main river day and overnight trips that slow the pace enough to make camp.
Small trips. Hands-on care.
We keep trips small to give guests more attention. A raft still needs everyone working together: listening to the guide, taking a paddle stroke at the right moment and being honest about your comfort and experience.
The day-trip lunch is prepared fresh each morning. On overnights, guides plan menus, cook and handle camp chores. The details matter just as much as the biggest rapid.
Know the people in your raft.
Our published crew includes New York State licensed guides with backgrounds in river instruction, education, ski patrol, environmental work and rivers beyond the Adirondacks. Read the profiles and get a sense of the people who call these waters their workplace.
Meet all sixteen guidesGear and preparation are part of the trip.
The published safety program includes CPR and Wilderness First Aid training, first-aid kits and communications on trips, required river equipment and annual state safety inspections for the vehicles. Gear listed with each trip is included in its rate.
Rafting is an outdoor activity with real risks. A good conversation about your group, the route and conditions comes before booking. Read the safety details and call with questions.
See the river for yourself.
Compare the Hudson Gorge day trip , overnight river camps and Lazy River Tubing . We will help you pick the right pace.