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Bridge Day & Upper Gauley Adventure, WV




The Basics:
Event Type:Whitewater
Event Location: Hico, West Virginia, 25854
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Oct 17 2008  9:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 20 2008 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:55 pm
Event Duration:4 Days
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Trip Leader(s):
Vanessa Carter
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Member Cost:$235.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Class V+—Extremely Difficult—Whitewater Paddling Experience REQUIRED!! Contact Vanessa with any questions about experience!

Want some excitement and adventure to round out your year? Well, join me for the New River Gorge’s Bridge Day & some AWESOME whitewater! It is only one day out of the year, so we’ve gotta go! The New River Gorge Bridge is the longest single spanned arch bridge in the world, and it is approximately 870 feet above the New River. On Bridge day, they allow people to base-jump and parachute off of the New River Gorge Bridge—and I am arranging for us to be on the river to watch the festivities!

Then on Sunday, we will raft the Upper Gauley river which will also be an all day-er. Both these rivers are amazing rivers with World Class Rapids, plus how beautiful will the scenery be with the changing leaves!?? So, come join the fun!

Fri, Oct 17th—drive to New River Gorge—approx 7 hours so that day would be taken off from work. Pitch our tents and enjoy our evening at NARR—North American River Runners' campground.

Sat, Oct 18th—raft the Lower New River on Bridge Day while people are jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge, breakfast & deli-style lunch provided by NARR on river. Prime Rib Dinner (also providede) and Festivities in evening, and video of the day’s run, hang out at camp.

Sun, Oct 19th—raft Upper Gauley**—Upper has 5 Class V+’s(14’ 6 person self-bailing raft), breakfast & deli-style lunch provided by NARR on river, and our video of the day’s run in evening, hang out at camp.

Mon, Oct 20th—drive home so that day would be taken off.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Pillow
  • Camp chair
  • Flashlight or Headlamp
  • Rain jacket
  • Clothes for 40-70 degree weather Sweaters or Fleece jackets and cold weather attire for evenings
  • toiletries
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  • We'll have a meeting a couple weeks before the trip to go over details

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:We'll all be carpooling together probably and we'll go over that later.

    We will also do gas differently than what's listed. I will pool a total from each person and pay everyone's gas each time we fill up. Any $$ left over will be distributed to the drivers.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):900Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $360.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

    Notes:

    Are Dogs Permitted? No

    Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes!

    NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.

    E-mail the trip leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees.
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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$235.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$235.00/Person
    Cost Includes:Costs: $235 which includes:
    - Lower New Rafting—6 hours, breakfast, lunch & dinner provided.
    - Upper Gauley Rafting—6 hours, breakfast & lunch provided.
    - Campground for 3 nights.
    - Gear for both days—PFD’s, splash jackets, helmets, paddle & wetsuits.

    Additional costs that will be paid before and during trip out of pocket:
    - Approx $80 PP for transportation depending on how many cars we take.
    - Bring your own food and drink for Fri night (or bring $ for eating out),Sun night and Mon morning. We will probably do fast food for lunches on Fri and Monday’s drive.
    - Any souvenirs you may want to purchase—they video the rafting and will have pics to purchase and of course, they have got some great t-shirts and hats!

    $117.50 Deposit required when you register! Other 1/2 is due by Sept 15!!

    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Wed, Oct 15 2008.
    Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note: Cancel before 9/15, deposit is refunded less $10.

    Cancel on or after 9/15, deposit is nonrefundabled unless you replace yourself on the trip!!