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Safety

At New & Gauley River Adventures, safety is our first concern both on and off the river. As in every adventure sport, there is risk involved in rafting. Yet every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors go rafting on the New, Gauley and other West Virginia rivers without incident. Experienced guides, state-of-the-art equipment and proven safety techniques are all part of the reason. But the No. 1 factor ensuring a safe trip down the river is your cooperation and participation in safe rafting.

All of our guides are thoroughly trained, many beyond the state's already stringent requirements. Your role is to listen to your guide and follow his or her instructions as you travel down the river. Rafting is a participation sport -- a crew that works together and follows instructions is your best guarantee of safety. We'll teach you all the techniques you need to have a safe and exciting trip.

New & Gauley's commitment to safety is also reflected in our up-to-date equipment. Our fully self-bailing rafts are river-tested to be responsive and dependable throughout your trip. Our personal floatation devices are top-of-the-line. And our transportation to and from the river is safe and reliable.

Finally, we'll work with you to accommodate any special needs or concerns you may have. Be sure to let your guide know of any pertinent medical conditions you or other members of your party might have. Likewise, let us know if you require any special medications or have any allergies that might pose a problem.

Most importantly, if you have any questions, just ask! Working together, we can tailor your trip to your capabilities, needs and wishes.

Important Note: We expect every one of our guests to adhere to the same high level of personal responsibility. In that regard, alcohol and/or recreational drugs are strictly forbidden on the river. Violation of this rule will result in immediate termination of your trip. An impaired rafter is not just a threat to himself, but to everyone else on the river. Be smart, and be safe!

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Have a professional video photographer capture your outdoor vacation on video tape! Reserve your video when you reserve your trip. If you have questions call 1.304.574.3008 or for reservations call 1.800.SKY.RAFT.


Rentals
We have Cold Weather Rentals.

  • Paddling Jackets...................$7.00
  • Wetsuit...............................$15.00
  • Tent(4 person)......................$15.00
  • Tent(2 person)......................$10.00
We can also arrange camping for you from primitive sites to RV sites with full hookups. Call for details.
  • Camping..............................$7 and up
Catering
We can cater to you and your group at our base camp. Please make meal reservations when booking your vacation. All meals are delicious, generous and include all the trimmings. Special menus can be arranged with due notice.
  • Home-cooked Breakfast............$8.00
  • barbeque dinner...........................$18.00
  • BBQ Chicken..........................$14.00
  • Hamburger/Hot Dog Feast..........$8.00
Gratuities
As with all service industries, gratuities are not required, but are certainly appreciated by our guides as well as our catering staff.
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