Best Whitewater Adventure Company near Saratoga & Lake George
The Legend of SOC
In 1988, John Duncan opened the Sacandaga Outdoor Center without a bit of whitewater rafting experience. A seasoned skier and winter sport fanatic, John was the owner of several ski and outdoor shops in New York and Vermont. Many of his staff were also avid whitewater rafters who needed summer work. So to keep his employees busy, John hired them as rafting guides, and SOC was born.
Experiencethe SOC Difference
Clean
We Wash and Disinfect all personal gear after every use ( PFDs, Helmets, Spray Tops, Raft Boots, Wet Suits ) Every time!
Location
We are the only outfitter located on the River. Located at the confluence of the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers, just a short ride from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs. Your Trip ends back at our Raft Headquarters where you checked in, so there’s no need for a return bus trip. Spend more time on the River and less time on a bus!
Fun
We put the fun in rafting. Our rafts are equipped with water cannons and bailing buckets so the fun continues between the rapids. SOC has been providing fun
memorable experiences for over 30 years!
Gear
We have the highest quality, best maintained gear on the river. We pride ourselves on offering the very best equipment to our guests!
Not Overcrowded
We don’t overbook or overfill our rafts or trips. We pride ourselves in the experience we’ve been providing our guests and groups for over 30 years!
Guides
We have the best trained, most experienced, and entertaining guides in the business. They Love what they do by sharing their unique character and style with SOC flare!
Many of our guides are requested year after year by our returning guests and groups.
30 Years of Rafting the Sacandaga River
Over the past 30 years, John and his staff have developed impressive rafting and kayaking resumes, boasting the rivers of Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, The United States, Europe, Central and South America. A family operation, John’s daughter Jessica, (Jessie to most and second in command), is an accomplished guide and instructor as well, earning her nickname of “Sneak” for her ability to finesse her way through difficult passages of whitewater.
A fluke? A happy accident? Call it what you will, but what began as a way to give his Ski Shop Staff year round employment, has become the leading whitewater company in New York.
“Crew was awesome and very helpful our guide was great!! Thank you Zach for all the info and an awesome time out on the water…. A definite must do!!”