About Us
Our mission is to support families and build community through curated, engaging, and fun outdoors experiences by organizing adventures for all ages and abilities.
We are a values-driven business.
We believe…
…that the outdoors is for everyone. We are a community for all. We honor and value differences.
…in fun for all! We thoughtfully plan and curate events that will engage the whole family.
…in leaving no trace. We are raising the next generation of land stewards. Children who love nature turn into adults who protect it.
…in flexibility and adaptablity. Humans young and old can be unpredictable. We adapt. And bring lots of snacks.
…in no pressure. Challenging ourselves can be rewarding, but you know your body and your family best. We meet you and your family where you are.
- Lauren, founder of Hudson Valley Adventure Club
Hi, my name is Lauren. I am a lifelong adventurer, and mother to two young boys. I have made some of the most meaningful connections while on outdoors adventures, yet after becoming a mother, I have not spent nearly enough time exploring the wilderness with family and friends as I would like. It can feel too stressful to plan alone, too physically challenging to haul a baby or toddler up a mountain, and too time consuming and expensive to find the right gear. Too often, I have made the decision to stay home or do something in my own backyard, while gazing longingly at the Catskill mountains just across the river.
I want to take the hassle and stress out of actively enjoying and exploring this beautiful region by handling all of the planning and logistics so that you can just focus on showing up. I believe this is not only possible, but so important for our community to connect with our environment, ourselves, and each other. I can’t wait to see what is possible together!
Grow their love of the outdoors
Programming is designed to offer a wide range of options to engage all members of the family in outdoors adventure. We include activities to engage children in the wonder of nature so that parents can relax and also enjoy the benefits of being outside. We also believe in the value of snacks and rewarding hard work with a sweet treat or a cold beverage. Fun keeps the adventure going.
(Re)discover adventure together
We know that planning anything with children can feel daunting, much less planning a backcountry hike or half day bike ride. We also believe that we do not have to put our love of outdoors adventure on pause when little ones enter the picture. Discovering, or rediscovering, our favorite outdoors activities with children can be rewarding and magical, especially when we have the support of community.
