Doug Fitzgerald
NYS licensed guide #1888 and ACA certified canoe/kayak instructor, Doug Fitzgerald returned to guiding six years ago after a hiatus to build a home, raise a family and complete a successful career with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Doug seeks adventure through outdoor recreation in all seasons including canoeing and kayaking in summer and skiing in winter. As a resident of the Adirondacks for 44 years, he finds joy exploring the Park and the greater world. In addition to Adirondack travels, he and his family have taken paddling trips on a number of western rivers, Ontario lakes and the Thelon River of the Far North. Doug likes to share stories of his outdoor experiences and is also known for his ability to tell tall tales. Teaching, guiding, playing and working in the outdoors have brought him a lifetime of experience and happiness. He enjoys sharing his passion for adventure with others. In Scouting and other activities, he encourages people of all abilities to get outside and enjoy life. He believes that the best way to protect special places is for people to find value in those places through recreational activities. 
For over 26 years Doug served as a steward of the Forest Preserve
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Jack Drury
Jack (NYS licensed guide #371) has been an Adirondack Guide for over 45 years. He has been leading and teaching about wilderness adventures since 1972 having led or participated in ventures throughout North America, Central America, Europe, and Asia. He is Professor Emeritus of North Country Community College having founded and directed the college’s Wilderness Recreation Leadership Program for nearly twenty years. He is past president of the Wilderness Education Association and co-author of the definitive wilderness leadership text The Backcountry Classroom: Lessons, Tools, and Activities for Teaching Outdoor Leaders as well as The Camper's Guide to Outdoor Pursuits: Finding Safe, Nature Friendly, Comfortable Passage Through Wild Places. He is a contributing author to Hiking and Backpacking, Adventure Education: Theory and Application, and The Wilderness Educator.
Jack preparing a delicious meal during a trip to northern Canada
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