Uncommon Adventures
About Us
We specialize in guided paddling adventures - both expedition style kayaking and lodge-based paddling retreats - in the Great Lakes, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and more. We also offer kayak skills training, outdoor cooking programs and ACA Coastal Kayaking Instructor Training. Our focus is small groups for trips (3-6) and friendly student/instructor ratios for classes (4:1 max)
Since 1984 we have been known for professional, ACA certified instructors, outstanding cuisine, and top quality equipment that helps create an enjoyable learning environment for everyone at all experience levels. No matter what shape or size you may be, we will work hard to help you blaze a pathway to your own paddling adventure.
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6721 Grace Road
Reviews
Trip: Fundamentals of Coastal Kayaking II
Guide: Michael G.
The training was great. I learned alot about various strokes, kayaking, etc. I am anxious to try again - I need to practice more. The lake - the river was fun.
By Marie M. on June 17, 2024
Trip: Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp
Guide: Michael G.
Amazing and enjoyable experience, great location, excellent food. Lisa and Michael are great teachers and very patient with beginners. A good first step especially as related to learning about safe rescues in a group and if our solo. This is two and a half days with many hours out on the water, learning through direct experience. A repeatable weekend class as it is tailored to participants' individual skill levels. Lake Michigan is very close to the inland lake we paddled on.
By Amy S. on June 13, 2024
Trip: ACA Coastal Kayaking: L3 Skills Training and Optional Assessment
Guide: Michael G.
By Eddie Q. on June 12, 2024
Trip: Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp
Guide: Michael G.
I took the boot camp and thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Uncommon Adventures and look forward to the next. Mike and Lisa are the most gracious, helpful, and generous of hosts. They have something for each level of kayaker. I highly recommend Uncommon Adventures.
By Ken M. on June 05, 2024
Trip: Camp Birkett ACA: PSF and CPL
Guide: Michael G.
Exceptional training. I didn’t know what I didn’t know about paddling and rescue. The information I learned will prove to be exceptionally helpful professionally and personally. I am now much more confident in taking small groups out on the water.
By Lynnea M. on June 03, 2024
Trip: DOMINICA: Paddling Waitukubuli Sea Trail
Guide: Michael G.
Exceptional trip! From the first day to the last, this was easily the most enjoyable and memorable trip I’ve done with Uncommon Adventures. Great boats to paddle (NDK Pilgrim Expedition in my case), great scenery, wonderful food, and exceptional company. Thanks so much for the ground work, Michael. This was wonderful.
By Carol A. on March 31, 2024
Trip: DOMINICA: Paddling Waitukubuli Sea Trail
Guide: Michael G.
No Words! This trip was transformative!
By Cynthia F. on March 26, 2024
Trip: DOMINICA: Paddling Waitukubuli Sea Trail
Guide: Michael G.
Awesome trip. Getting to Dominica early was fun and then the paddling, snorkeling, dining and time with friends new and old was great. Well organized. Kerry was a fabulous guide to this incredible island.
By Cynthia D. on March 25, 2024
Trip: DOMINICA: Paddling Waitukubuli Sea Trail
Guide: Michael G.
What an amazing, amazing experience! This one will stay with me for a long time. The paddling was perfect, the island is beautiful, the people are amazing!
By Lori S. on March 25, 2024
Trip: DOMINICA: Paddling Waitukubuli Sea Trail
Guide: Michael G.
This was a wonderful trip in a stunningly beautiful location. Trip leaders Michael Gray, Kerry Alleyne, and Lisa Deziel went over and above to support paddlers on and off the water. Excellent NDK kayaks, superb meals (some prepared by Michael himself), comfortable accommodations, interesting land excursions, ongoing commentary on the island's history and culture as we paddled north, shuttles, early morning coffee...all logistics were handled expertly. If you enjoy sea kayaking, this is a gorgeous place to do it in with experienced, safety-conscious, and fun guides.
By Jill L. on March 25, 2024
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