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ADIRONDACK HAMLETS TO HUTS INC
SARANAC LAKE, NY · EIN 814833239 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · adkh2h.org
revenue
$133K
expenses
$173K
net assets
$67K
employees
3
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND WELLNESS BY CREATING, MANAGING, AND PROMOTING A COMMUNITY-BASED HUT-TO-HUT TRAIL SYSTEM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Adirondack Hamlets to Huts organizes guided multi-day hut-to-hut adventures in New York's Adirondack region, combining outdoor recreation with community-based lodging. The organization offers trips focused on hiking, paddling, skiing, and snowshoeing, connecting historic hamlets and natural landscapes. Its mission emphasizes wellness, environmental stewardship, and vibrant rural communities through experiential travel.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Adirondack Lodge-to-Lodge Canoe Classic
7-day guided canoe expedition through the Adirondacks, combining paddling with stays at historic lodges and Great Camps, designed for experienced paddlers
Adirondack Yoga Paddle Traverse
5-day wellness-focused trip combining paddling on Raquette Lake with yoga and meditation, promoting healing through nature and mindful practice
Classic Adirondack Fly Fishing Trip
6-day fly fishing experience with expert guides, combining angling excursions with overnight lodge stays and a high guide-to-participant ratio
Cranberry Lake 50 Circuit
5-day guided hiking trip covering over 54 miles around Cranberry Lake, led by an expert naturalist and author of the Cranberry Lake 50 guidebook
Fulton Chain Circuit
Multi-day loop trip offering two options: a paddle-and-hike route or a paddle-and-bike route, both starting in Old Forge and traversing the Fulton Chain of Lakes to Raquette Lake
Indian Lake – North Creek Ski/Snowshoe Traverse
3-4 day winter guided trek through the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, offering participants the option to ski or snowshoe between lodges with meals and shuttle services provided
Saranac Lake – Elizabethtown Autumn Traverse
7-day hiking traverse through fall foliage from Saranac Lake to Elizabethtown, including visits to Olympic venues and Adirondack communities
Westport Farm And Forest Circuit
3-day hiking trip through the Champlain Valley featuring farm-to-table dining, forest trails, and rural landscapes with guided stops at working farms
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 3 activities
    • Offers guided and self-guided multi-day outdoor trips
      Organizes and leads guided and self-guided weekend and week-long trips combining hiking, paddling, and biking across the Adirondack region. Trips include pre-arranged lodging, meals, shuttle services, and are led by certified guides, with routes customized based on ability, weather, and group preferences.
    • Organizes specific itineraries across historic and natural landscapes
      Designs and operates defined multi-day routes such as the 4-night paddle from Old Forge to Blue Mountain Lake, the 3-day Raquette Lake circuit, the 7-day Saranac Lake to Elizabethtown hike, and the 12-day Northville-Placid Trail trek, often in partnership with local organizations or outfitters.
    • Provides themed adventure retreats with specialized programming
      Hosts multi-day retreats combining outdoor activities with yoga, meditation, nature journaling, or fly-fishing, often led by subject-matter experts. Examples include yoga and paddle retreats, fly-fishing trips with professional guides, and nature journaling excursions with artists.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Operates a hut-to-hut trail system in the Adirondacks
      Creates, manages, and promotes a community-based hut-to-hut trail system that connects remote backcountry experiences with accommodations in local communities, supporting wellness and environmental stewardship. The system includes multi-day hiking, paddling, and biking itineraries with lodging ranging from yurts and cabins to hotels and inns.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$38K28%
Program service revenue$61K46%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$34K
expenses
Total expenses$173K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -39.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DADEY JOSEPH F EXECUTIVE DI 40 $36K
board members · 5
  • BURPOE TIMOTHY — VICE PRESIDE
  • HANNON MICHAEL — TREASURER
  • KELLEY PETER — DIRECTOR
  • SAVAGE JAMES — PRESIDENT
  • SCANLON JEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • Adirondack communities Partner — Collaborates with local towns, villages, and hamlets to connect outdoor routes with community-based lodging, dining, and services.
  • Apple Farm Partner — Lodging partner providing overnight accommodations during the ski-snowshoe traverse.
  • Barred Owl Brook Farm Partner — Serves as a lodging and dining stop during the Westport Farm and Forest Circuit guided hike.
  • Cabins at Chimney Mountain Partner — Lodging partner providing accommodations during the ski-snowshoe traverse.
  • Champlain Area Trails Partner — Collaborates on the Autumn Brilliance of Hiking Lake Champlain trip to offer access to trails, farms, and local accommodations.
  • DaCy Meadow Farm Partner — Serves as a lodging and dining location during the Westport Farm and Forest Circuit guided hike.
  • Discover Partner — Payment partner for trip bookings
  • Dogwood Bread Company Partner — Provides lunch for participants during the Westport Farm and Forest Circuit guided hike.
  • Echo Farm Partner — Serves as a stopover point during the Westport Farm and Forest Circuit guided hike.
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari Partner — Recommends visitors experience Enchanted Forest Water Safari prior to the paddle traverse.
  • Farmstead Catering Partner — Provides dinner service during the Westport Farm and Forest Circuit guided hike.
  • Garnet Hill Lodge Partner — Lodging and dining partner used during the ski-snowshoe traverse.
  • Great Camp Sagamore Partner — Includes guided tours of Great Camp Sagamore as part of the retreat itinerary.
  • Great Camp Sagamore Partner — Partners to provide lodging, meals, guided tours, and access to recreational facilities for participants in the Raquette Lake Loop.
  • Historic Saranac Lake Partner — Collaborates to provide guided tours of the Saranac Laboratory Museum and downtown Saranac Lake.
  • Inns, hotels and other lodging establishments Partner — Establishes partnerships with local lodging providers to support hut-to-hut travel routes.
  • Mastercard Partner — Payment partner for trip bookings
  • Northern Lights Creamery Partner — Recommends visitors stop at Northern Lights Creamery for ice cream or gelato during the paddle traverse.
  • Paul Smith’s College Partner — Collaborated on ecotourism education programs and student expeditions in the Adirondacks and internationally.
  • Raquette Lake Hotel and Taproom Partner — Provides accommodation and dining options for participants during the paddle traverse.
  • Raquette Lake Navigation Company Partner — Collaborates to offer dinner cruise experiences aboard the W.W. Durant as part of the Raquette Lake Loop adventure.
  • Raquette Lake Navigation Company Partner — Provides dinner cruise services on Raquette Lake recommended as part of the trekking experience.
  • Reel ADK Partner — Partners to provide expert fly-fishing guidance on the Classic Adirondack Fly Fishing Trip with guide Todd Winch.
  • Sierra Club Partner — Collaborates on multiple guided trips including the Adirondack Lodge-to-Lodge Canoe Classic, Saranac Lake – Elizabethtown Autumn Traverse, and Canoe, Hike, and Cruise Historic Raquette Lake.
  • St. William’s on Long Point Partner — Provides overnight lodging and access to paddling and hiking opportunities as part of the Raquette Lake Loop itinerary.
  • Upland Hunt & Fish Partner — Partners to provide expert fly-fishing guidance on the Classic Adirondack Fly Fishing Trip with guide Chris Brennan.
  • Visa Partner — Payment partner for trip bookings
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Adventure-with-Comfort Model
    methodology: adventure_with_comfort
    By combining daytime outdoor adventure with overnight stays in established, comfortable accommodations, we increase accessibility to backcountry experiences because reducing physical hardship lowers barriers to participation, especially for less experienced or risk-averse individuals.
  • Community-Integrated Ecotourism
    methodology: community_integrated_ecotourism
    By directing outdoor tourism through integrated trail and lodging networks to underserved communities, we support local economic vitality and conservation because linking tourism to community benefit aligns economic incentives with environmental stewardship.
  • Culture-and-Nature Integration
    methodology: culture_and_nature_integration
    By designing trips that interweave cultural experiences in Adirondack communities with immersion in natural landscapes, we create holistic regional experiences because integrating heritage and place deepens engagement and fosters stewardship.