Appalachian Trail Adventures - Killington, Vermont

Chris M.

John was fantastic, I really enjoyed his light hearted approach made both of our bookings great fun. All safety briefs were both clear and informative. I would highly recommend both caving and guided kayaking. #teamoldpeople

Meghan K.

John was fantastic we had our whole family from 6-40 years old climbing through caves. We felt safe, but challenged through the whole experience. John’s dog was super cute too and led the way with his little bell on his collar. Would highly recommend this trip for people that want some adventure. We look forward to more experiences with them in the future. This was my first time to killington and this definitely put the place on the map for us!

Will P.

John is an excellent adventure guide. He took our family with ages ranging from mid-sixties to a three year old and accommodated everyone’s skill and desire for fun.

I highly recommend you call or email him to discuss your goals for your trip, and he will design a plan tailored to you.

I cannot recommend him enough.

Michele C.

ATA provided a great hike on the Appalachian trail for me and two other friends.Excellent communication with John for the planning and customized hike to meet our abilities and interest. A memorable and enjoyable hike with our knowledgeable and experienced guide, Michelle . Highly recommend the guided hiking tour with ATA

Carl Z.

John was excellent in accommodating our two groups which included lots of young kids. The kids loved the caving and it was the perfect excursion to do something different. The kids loved his dog too.

Ancy A.

We decided to take a 4 day vacation on my birthday week. Having experienced and enjoyed kayaking recently, we wanted to take a vacation that included kayaking. We thought of going to a state that we've never visited before and Vermont was one of them. I stumbled across Appalachian Trail Adventures while researching kayaking vacations in Vermont, and we quickly realized that they had everything that we enjoy in one place - hiking, kayaking, yoga, tennis, cooking, massages, shopping and sightseeing. We ended up opting for some hikes, kayaking, yoga classes and a massage. All the food is taken care of, and it was delicious! The way they have tied up with some of the local businesses such as the beautiful Summit Lodge, the Foundry restaurant, is really admirable. Other businesses should really take note. John really knows how to plan our trips exactly to our liking. He and his guides Leslie and Michelle are some of the friendliest and nicest human beings I've ever met. They encourage you to challenge yourself a little more than you thought you could. And if you don't want to, that's fine too. They also took us out to places where we could taste some of Vermont's best cheeses, beer and vodka, and also see some amazing glass blowing, among other things. The icing on the cake was literally the birthday cake they surprised me with on my birthday at the Foundry. We were also lucky to have met a nice group of people gather together to have a good time in the outdoors. I certainly will miss all of them and Vermont and also John's sweetest little beagle Aeolus! If you plan your trip with ATA, you will certainly not be disappointed. If I get a chance to come back again, I most certainly will.

Shane D.

Phenomenal!!! Best part of our weeks vacation. Thank you so much John. You were very patient with us first time kayakers. And also great with the kids. And thanks for towing Samuel for the second half 😉 He enjoyed chatting with you.

Melissa R.

John was an extremely personable guide who was timely and knowledgeable for our Kent Pond kayak rental accomodating our family aged 6 to 55. Highly recommend.