Planning Guide

The Trip Leader or Group Organizer should make sure all participants are aware of the following:

• Directions
  
• Group Sign Up Sheet
  
• What to Wear (Print off this form and help out your friends plan for their trip.)
  A bathing suit, sunglasses, and tennis shoes are standard at any time of year. For spring or fall trips you may bring a polypro or wool sweater and hat, and a windbreaker. Wetsuit rental is available for especially nippy days and don't forget a change of dry clothes and shoes!
  
  Overnight Trips Important Information
  To make your overnight trip more comfortable there are some things you may want to bring along. Remember you are camping on the river and it is primitive, so you will need to bring a lot, we will provide camping gear (tents), food and beverages, and campfire.
  • Change of clothes for when you get off the river.
  • Sleeping Bag and Pillow and Sleeping Mat
  • Light Jacket for evening
  • Insect Repellant
  • Flashlight/Lantern
  • Playing Cards
  • Camera (waterproof)
  • Medication (if necessary)
  • Additional Snacks (optional)
     
• Release Forms (Everyone has to sign a release form. If someone is under the age of 18 then they must have a legal guardian sign a release form. You may print them off here and have the legal guardian sign them.)
  
• Cancellation Policy
  
• Check-In Time (check your reservation sheet 9: 30 trip means it leaves at 9: 30. Check-In time is 30 minutes before trip. If you are still unsure of your check-in time, call us and we will assist you.)
  
• Age Requirements
  Upper New River Children 5 years of age and up.
  Lower New River No experience is required for this section however, we have a minimum age guideline of 12 years old or 90 lbs.
  Upper Gauley Previous rafting experience is recommended and good physical condition is highly recommended. Our minimum age requirement is 16 years old.
  Lower Gauley Minimum age is 12 years old and no experience is required. A great start before you tackle the Upper Gauley.
  
• Type of Trip Be sure and inform your participants of what type of trip they will be encountering and what they will need to bring.