Etablished in 2011, SurfSUP Adventures is your resource for standup paddleboarding in the Pittsburgh area!
Who we are
SurfSUP Adventures is your premier guide and outfitter for standup paddleboarding in the Greater Pittsburgh Region and throughout Western Pennsylvania. Trip selections include: eco-tours, SUP yoga & pilates, nighttime glow paddles, whitewater adventures, and river surfing. SurfSUP also offers instructor certifications, lessons, rentals and sales. For your large groups and private events, SurfSUP provides team building, retreats, and youth programs that are suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Additionally, SurfSUP has developed strategies and curriculum for mentorship, adaptive paddleboarding, environmental education, and conservation for under-served youth and special needs groups in partnership with the Watersmith Guild.
Retail and Rentals
SurfSUP Adventures provides retail, board, rentals, instruction and more. We are an official dealer for RED Paddleboards, Boardworks SUP, ULI Boards, Werner Paddles, Accent Paddles, NRS, Astral Designs, and more. Please call ahead to make an appointment to visit our shop or schedule a rental pickup.
Contact
724.989.7259
info@surfsupadventures.com
Locations
Moraine State Park
Oakmont
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
GEAR BRANDS
RED Paddle Co
Werner Paddles
NRS
Badfish SUP
Boardworks
Astral
OWNER AND HEAD GUIDE
Ian Smith is an entrepreneur, standup paddleboard athlete, guide, and instructor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2011, he founded SurfSUP Adventures, the first whitewater paddleboarding outfitter in the Eastern US. In 2014, Ian founded First Waves, an award-winning program that uses standup paddling, the art of filmmaking, and digital media as a catalyst to inspire conservation and mentorship for underserved youth. Most recently, Ian founded the Watersmith Guild, a non-profit that enhances watersheds and communities through arts and adventure. The organization received the prestigious Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in 2023.
Since 2011, Ian has designed and executed standup paddleboarding and conservation programs for the Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, Envision Blind Sports, the City of Pittsburgh, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the YMCA, and many more. He is a master instructor trainer with the Professional Standup Paddleboarding Association (one of just 4 worldwide). In addition to his work as an instructor and guide, Ian is a standup paddleboard athlete and content producer. He is currently a team athlete and ambassador for NRS and Werner Paddles. His photos, videos, and articles have appeared on PBS, World Channel, the Standup Journal, SUP the Mag, The American Whitewater Journal, The Paddler, Boarders Mag, Pittsburgh Magazine, and more.