Family Reunion Adventures

Family Reunion Adventures

Who is your guide? Ed Thorney is a certified wilderness guide, musician, and therapeutic counselor for families and youths. 

The tri-state area is a treasure trove for magic spots, as Ed calls them. Mountains, lakes, rivers, rock-climbing sites, beautiful forests, and swamps are his classroom! Ed maintains certification as a Wilderness First Responder. As a musician he is part of the region's lively community of entertainers. He performs in a five piece Americana, country blues band called Northwest Passage.

What is offered:

Rock Climbing- is done at a local site that is perfect for families. Top-roping (what we do) is the industry standard for safe climbing. 

Canoe Paddling Adventures- Flatwater canoe adventure where you are immersed in wildlife.

Hiking- Trail heads within minutes of Interlaken access gorgeous hikes!

Orienteering for Lunch and Stream Walk- On this adventure you are motivated to locate your lunch, which is hidden at the last station. Build a fire and enjoy lunch. Play in the brook and make emergency shelters. 

Musical Entertainment around a campfire or indoors- Northwest Passage has a duo or 5 person band that can perform indoors or outdoors, daytime or evening. 

Scavenger Hunts-Nature-based hunts are great fun and help you learn to identify every sign of wildlife the season and location have to offer. 

Sweat Lodge Ceremony- An all-day activity as your family does the preparation of constructing the lodge, collecting the rocks, maintaining the fire, and finally entering their self-made sacred space. 

Outdoor Cooking- Dutch ovens, roasting, & grilling. You will learn how to build a fire with only one match.

Rustic Furniture Making- A 2-session workshop making 3 legged stools made of White Ash. 

For detailed pricing and information on these adventure offerings, please contact Ed Thorney at edthorney1951@gmail.com