Instructor Jason Smith, owner of Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters in Saranac Lake, helps a paddler hone their roll technique. (Provided photo — Northern Forest Canoe Trail)

SARANAC LAKE — Registration is open for the 2025 Adirondack Paddling Symposium, June 13-16 in Saranac Lake.

Presented by NRS and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), the symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction for beginners and intermediates, and includes course tracks for kayaks, pack boats and canoes. The Harrietstown Town Hall in downtown Saranac Lake serves as the symposium’s headquarters.

“Working with paddlers to help them develop their skills has been a joy for our team,” said NFCT Trustee Danny Mongno, who is also field marketing manager at NRS. “Our symposium is designed to help folks feel safe and confident on the water, maximizing their enjoyment and hopefully leading to more adventures.”

The symposium begins on Friday, June 13, with introductions, meet-and-greet, gear outfitting, dinner and evening programming. Additional instruction takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, with optional tours on the following Monday. Instruction takes place on land, in the pool at North Country Community College and in area water bodies including Lower Saranac Lake, the Saranac River, Lake Colby and Lake Flower.

For more information, including registration, visit adirondackpaddlingsymposium.com or contact Mongno at 518-524-4117 or info@adkpaddlingsymposium.com.

The Adirondack Paddling Symposium takes place during Celebrate Paddling ADK, a month-long festival featuring presentations and discussions at local establishments, river cleanups and paddling activities on nearby waters. To learn more and for a full schedule of activities, visit celebratepaddlingadk.com.