Keweenaw Adventure Company
Keweenaw Adventure Company
Keweenaw Adventure Company
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Established in 1994, Keweenaw Adventure Company (KAC) is a guide and outfitter specializing in Lake Superior sea kayak adventures and mountain biking on Copper Harbor's internationally recognized trail system. With over twenty-five years' experience and an excellent safety record, we provide state-of-the-art rental equipment, essential goods and exceptional customer service. We offer a variety of guided day trips, as well as multi-day kayak tours on Isle Royale National Park and along the Keweenaw Water Trail. We have lodging available and have a small retail shop where we host a supply of essential bike parts and kayak accessories, bicycle, canoe & SUP rentals, bicycle service (mechanics), interpretive guided eco-hikes and a shuttle service, too. More than just a shop, we have also built our reputation as advocates, trail builders, community organizers and folks who like to have a good time.
Copper Harbor, Michigan
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2024
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Robert A
3 contributions
Jul 2021
Six of us spent a week in the Copper Harbor area and based several of our activities around Keweenaw Adventure Company's services. Everyone was fantastic to work with and a lot of fun. The highlight was the sunset kayaking tour. I know KAC doesn't control the weather, but they certainly know how to take advantage of a perfect evening and provide an unforgettable kayaking experience, complete with river otters.
Written August 3, 2021
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What a lovely review! Thanks so much for joining us and I'm so glad that the otters join your tour! ;)
Written August 13, 2021
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Katie
Madison, WI2 contributions
Aug 2020
I booked a kayak tour for a larger group, and Keweenaw Adventure Company was so great about finding a day and time that worked for us. Even after a couple bailed out, we were still given the group discount. Thank you so much for the flexibility on that, Shelby!
Checkin was easy, last minute waivers were signed at the shop, which is small but easy to navigate. When we arrived at our launch site that morning, Lena & Tyler were cheerful and thorough about explaining safety measures, from Covid precautions to avoiding tipping over. I was pleasantly surprised at the impromptu history & geology lessons included with the tour. 10 out of 10.
Checkin was easy, last minute waivers were signed at the shop, which is small but easy to navigate. When we arrived at our launch site that morning, Lena & Tyler were cheerful and thorough about explaining safety measures, from Covid precautions to avoiding tipping over. I was pleasantly surprised at the impromptu history & geology lessons included with the tour. 10 out of 10.
Written August 25, 2020
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What a detailed and great review - we are so glad to hear it! Thanks again to you and your whole crew for adventuring with us!
Written August 25, 2020
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Jessie P
8 contributions
Jul 2020
The 2.5 hour guided mountain bike tour was more than we were expecting. Our guide, Jake, was excellent - not just his mountain biking skills (which were outstanding) but also his knowledge of the flora and fauna, history of the trail system, expertise on the bikes we were riding, and willingness to answer as many questions as we had. He did a great job of explaining the trail options for us (beginner to intermediate bikers) . He also let us decide how much or how little coaching and skill development we wanted to work on during the ride. We all left the tour with more skills than when we started! Each person in our 4-person group was at a slightly different level of interest and experience with single-track mountain biking, and Jake managed to make all of us feel welcome, confident, and ensured we all had a great time. The entire experience with Keweenaw Adventure Company was great, and we will most definitely be back again next season!
Written July 8, 2020
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Wow, what a fantastic and informational review -- super duper appreciate you taking the time to share about your experience adventuring. We're excited to see our MTB Tours growing in popularity this season and reviews such as these certainly help. Thank you much and we look forward to hosting you again!
Written July 8, 2020
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Natalya
Kalamazoo, MI5 contributions
Jun 2020
What a great getaway after the quarantine! And indeed at any time. The famously unpredictable weather was ingeniously interpreted by Sam and Shelby and we managed to have two wonderful excursions on Lake Superior, seeing bald eagles nest and two young birds. It is infinitely consoling to visit the forests and lakes of the UP, restoring the faith in our ability to be adequate custodians of a fragile planet and the people in this outfit are outstanding examples of that.
Written June 29, 2020
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What a poetic review, thank you so much! We're so glad that the weather ultimately cooperated so that you got to experienced both sides of the Keweenaw Peninsula's shoreline!
Written July 4, 2020
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EngineerJon23
Grand Rapids, MI6 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Excellent customer service and knowledgeable staff! We rode the downhill at Copper Harbor for two days straight, made reservations about a month in advance and had excellent customer service at the shop and on each and every bus ride up the hill. We are intermediate level riders but honed our skills over a couple days. Great comradeship among all riders except a couple jerks from out west. Minnetonka was an excellent hotel and the Mariner and Tamarack have excellent food!
Written August 25, 2020
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Good times! Thanks for the excellent review of our staff, services and fellow Harbor businesses -- greatly appreciated. Ride on!
Written August 25, 2020
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Rob
Chicago, IL4 contributions
Sep 2020
The folks at Keweenaw Adventure Company are the best! I scheduled a trip to the UP that I planned to start in Copper Harbor. I called KAC for advice and Sam gave me great intel on the area and suggested great place to camp (Trails End). I utilized their shuttle service for three days. The shuttles were well run and frequent even during the pandemic which severely limited capacity. I had so much fun that I altered my trip so that I could return the following weekend and ride for another 3 days. My second experience did not disappoint. Each shuttle driver was fun, informative, kind and unique. Each played music that seemed to fit their personality and kept the guests blood pumping for the next run. The shop mechanics new their stuff, were very cool and willing to share their knowledge. The trails in Copper Harbor are awesome! Every level of rider can have a blast on these runs and KAC can outfit as needed. They have bikes, helmets and gear you need to be safe and have fun. Sam and his crew go out of their way to make sure you have a good time. I can't recommend this place enough. 5 stars all the way.
Written October 12, 2020
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WOW! What a flattering review to make the whole crew blush! So awesome of you to share all these details to encourage future adventurers (... and you particularly nailed it with the shuttle drivers playing their favorite pics - they are a diverse, fun mix indeed!). Thanks for joining us not once, but twice -- until next time, ride on!
Written October 13, 2020
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Michael H
Appleton, WI3 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
This was the 4th time that we have used Keweenaw Adventure Company since 2013. We had our high school church youth group (10 people) for our sunset kayaking adventure. Our guides, Chris and Eli, did a great job with instructions and making sure everyone was comfortable being in the kayak before venturing out. Chris and Eli were great guides! They made sure everything went smoothly and safely and spent time talking with everyone and sharing stories about the history of Copper Harbor. Can’t wait for our next adventure!!
Written July 25, 2021
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Michael we super appreciate you taking the time to submit a review! Delighted that you've joined us for so many years -- thank you for coming back time and time again!!
Written July 30, 2021
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SPC512
New Jersey5 contributions
Aug 2020
We were a family of 6, and I believe the other group was a family of 6. Nick and Tyler were awesome, knowledgeable, and patient. We took a sunset kayak of Lake Superior, and it was unforgettable. My kids have a memory they won't soon forget. Thank you Keweenaw Adventure Co. and Nick and Tyler for a fantastic time!
Written August 28, 2020
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What an awesome review to share -- thank you for making memories with us!
Written August 28, 2020
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T V
3 contributions
Jun 2022
We booked a father/son trip to the Keweenaw and the MTB shuttle service was an unbelievably great buy to round out the experience! We were able to hit close to 30 miles of trails and had a total blast doing it. The shuttle drivers were friendly, knowledgeable, and super down to earth. We'll definitely return for the service 10/10!!
Written June 20, 2022
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We're so glad you & your son enjoyed yourselves. Shuttles open through mid-October - riding when the leaves change is top notch, too! See ya around the Harbor!
Written June 24, 2022
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Mike Ensroth
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
The KAC crew made our first biking experience at Copper truly memorable. They were professional and full of advice from the first interaction, including with bike rentals.
Our first drive up to the Brockway Mtn summit proved that without the KAC shuttle, we would have been able to do maybe one ride down the mountain. Instead, we had 5-6 great trips down several trails, and could have squeezed in more if not for a torrential downpour that required a full gear change.
My crew from downstate (Team Gears & Beers) highly recommend KAC for any of their services!
Our first drive up to the Brockway Mtn summit proved that without the KAC shuttle, we would have been able to do maybe one ride down the mountain. Instead, we had 5-6 great trips down several trails, and could have squeezed in more if not for a torrential downpour that required a full gear change.
My crew from downstate (Team Gears & Beers) highly recommend KAC for any of their services!
Written August 25, 2021
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Thank you, thank you Team Gears & Beers!! What a splendid recap and review of your adventuring with us. Really appreciate you all joining us and submitting this recommendation!
Written August 29, 2021
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Hello there! Thanks for contacting us and for your interest in our adventures. We do have recreational sit-on-top kayaks, for use on inland lakes only, on which it would be safe to have a toddler accompany you -- as long as they are wearing a proper PFD (which we do provide with the rentals). If you are inquiring about sea kayaking on Lake Superior, however, then such a scenario would not be safe.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions! 906.289.4303
Written July 10, 2019
I am worried about the 'getting into the kayak' from the water requirement. I have Kayaked many times, but have never had to do this. I am in reasonable shape - I am a runner, but am over 60. What exactly is the requirement for this and how can I practice before our trip. My significant other is telling me that I won't be able to go if I cannot do this.
Written July 22, 2018
Sam R
Copper Harbor, Michigan
Hello there and thanks for contacting us!
Would you be able to give us a ring at your convenience to discuss the specifics? For instance, for our guided sea kayak tour, there is no such requirement, whereas for our sea kayak rentals there would be. Our number is 906.289.4303. We look forward to hearing from you!
Written July 23, 2018
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