Owner
Ben Kelts
Ben started Rivers Edge Outdoor Excursions as a way to share his experiences and love of the Adirondack Mountains with others. He’s a New York State Teacher and Outdoor Guide who has worked and played in the backcountry for over 30 years. Hunting, fishing, Rock climbing, canoeing and backpacking in some of the most remote and hard to reach areas in upstate NY.
He holds instructor certifications from Red Cross. Teaching Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Responding to Emergencies, CPR and other class. As well as a NYS teaching certification K-12. Where he has taught for over 20 yrs. Currently he works with elementary and middle school students teaching outdoor living skills such as fire safety/starting, outdoor cooking, Sharp edge usage and safety, orienteering, shelter building and basic backcountry protocols.