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.
Contact Us
6721 Grace Road
Reviews
Trip: ACA Coastal Kayaking: L3 Skills Training and Optional Assessment
Guide: Lisa D.
Took the Level 3 assessment course with Michael & Lisa. They graciously shared their home with us campers and provided an excellent course to make us all better and safer paddlers, highly recommended
By Daryl M. on June 05, 2023
Trip: ACA Coastal Kayak: PSF and CPL
Guide: Michael G.
By Jessica W. on June 02, 2023
Trip: Learn to Kayak Retreat Weekend: Upscale Kayak Boot Camp
Guide: Michael G.
Excellent experience, excellent instructor and cook! I would highly recommend!!
By Jen H. on May 31, 2023
Trip: ACA: Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Certification
Guide: Lisa D.
By Julie C. on May 31, 2023
Trip: Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp
Guide: Lisa D.
Start to finish a long weekend of adventure and being in nature with wildlife . Learning the core kayaking skills was insightful and the activities were fun. I had full trust of Michael as a teacher and a leader which I believed pushed me to my full potential during personal survival skills in the water Thank you for your warm hospitality and excellent food it was a treat . In fact the food was bloody marvelous Cheers ! Susan
By Susan R. on May 30, 2023
Trip: ACA Coastal Kayak: PSF and CPL
Guide: Michael G.
By Amber D. on May 26, 2023
Trip: ACA Coastal Kayak: PSF and CPL
Guide: Michael G.
The training by Michael and Lisa was top notch! I participated in the L1, PSF and CPL courses for kayaking. My wife and I are re-starting an outdoor ed program after the pandemic and the skills we learned over the 4 days definitely helped fill in the gaps for our kayaking skills and provided us with the confidence to get beginning paddlers onto the water safely. The course was informative and most importantly, joyful. I would recommend Uncommon Adventures for anyone looking to build their skills and confidence for kayaking.
By Peter D. on May 26, 2023
Trip: ACA Coastal Kayak: PSF and CPL
Guide: Michael G.
By Heidi R. on May 25, 2023
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