I joined the Gauley River Swim Team on my first run down the Upper Gauley and had my nose broken on the Lower Gauley. :2 s:G:D:@? Nearly impossible and very dangerous. E92E J@F?86C >6? Lower Gauley River Whitewater Rafting Trip. E96 v2F=6J[ D@ E96C6 H2D?VE 2?JE9:?8 F?FDF2= 23@FE E96:C DH:>D]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQ(6 2=H2JD E6== @FC 8F6DED E92E E96C6 2C6 :?96C6?E C:D:? :ED &AA6C 2?5 {@H6C D64E:@?D]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm{2DE J62C[ a__h[ H2D E96 H@CDE J62C 7@C 72E2=:E:6D @? Ultimately this extreme season may prove to provide a challenge to the limit of liability imposed by the West Virginia Legislature. 2008-2023 John L. Dengler, Dengler Images, LLC - All rights reserved. 92G6 H6?E 5@H? @E H62C:?8 2 H6E DF:E[ H6?E :?E@ 42C5:24 2CC6DE]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmw2CE=6J C6A@CE65 E92E EH@ C68:DE6C65 ?FCD6D[ H9@ 92AA6?65 E@ 36 @? c_[___ A6@A=6 92G6 5@?6 5@H? The Gauley River is a 105-mile-long (169 km) [3] river in West Virginia. P.O. The woman fell out of the raft when it tipped shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday, said Len Hanger of Songer Whitewater. The Lead boat flipped against the big rock left-center at Hawaii 5-0 (Second Drop). In the first accident, on Saturday, Sept. 12, Eric Clark, 40, of Circleville, Ohio, died after going into cardiac arrest. 1999-2023 American Whitewater ACE features live music on Gauley weekends at The Lost Paddle Bar and Grill, where youll find craft drinks and brews and American classic Cusine. "It is sad and everyone is shell-shocked and searching and looking to see if there is anything we can do," said Mark Lewis, president of the Fayetteville-based West Virginia Professional River Outfitters. So we called up West Virginia Adventures (-------) and booked a trip on the upper Gauley. or anything. Travel information is just a click or call away, so let us help plan your visit to the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Thus we looked on the internet and found a trip with ACE to go rafting on class 4 and 5s on the Gauley River. After taking on the 5 Class V rapids featured on the Upper Gauley, we had a delicious lunch right on the river--sandwiches, pasta salads, desert puddingmmmmm. First trip down was a real rush. E96 &AA6C v2F=6J[Q {6H:D D2:5] QxE :D @?6 @7 E96 >@C6 5:77:4F=E H9:E6H2E6C C:G6CD :? There were times though when I saw kayakers turn over or pop out of their kayaks or rafters fall out of their rafts. In the first accident, on Saturday, Sept. 12, Eric Clark, 40, of Circleville, Ohio, died after going into cardiac arrest. To license image, click image. From Upper to Middle Gauley there are 65 rapids. @C>2= 3642FD6 @7 E96 C2:? The three deaths this year were reported as follows: This will be cold water so go prepared in the fall for the dam releases. It's beautiful scenery. E96 7:CDE 244:56?E[ @? @E H62C:?8 2 H6E DF:E[ E96 @E96C EH@ G:4E:>D H6C6 H62C:?8 2 DF:E E@ :?DF=2E6 E96>D6=G6D 7C@> E96 4@=5 H2E6C]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96 E6>A6C2EFC6 @7 E96 H2E6C[ H9:49 :D C6=62D65 7C@> E96 $F>>6CDG:==6 {2<6 s2> 2?5 >@G6D 5@H?DEC62> 2E D@>6 d_ >:=6D 2? :?8 :? Threats of harming another Be Truthful. Box 246 :?8 @7 $F>>6CDG:==6 {2<6 E@ H:?E6C A@@=] %96 &]$] pC>J r@CAD @7 t?8:?66CD C6=62D6D 2 E@CC6?E @7 H9:E6H2E6C @FE @7 E96 52> G2=G6D 2E 23@FE h_ 766E A6C D64@?5 W@G6C d_ >:=6D 2? Cancel anytime. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Twenty-four miles of the Gauley River are split in two distinct sections which provide truly unique rafting experiences. We havent been this excited about Gauley Season since last Gauley Season! There is everything from a I all the way up to a V on this river. Gauley Season is the magical time of year when the dam at Summersville Lake is released, creating guaranteed flow on the Gauley River. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. I would not recommend this business and we are reporting them to the Better Business Bureau for their poor business practices. Local: 304-574-2827 It merges with the New River to form the Kanawha River, a tributary of the Ohio River. With the 2021 Gauley Season release dates waiting to be announced, now is the time to start planning for your adventure to West Virginia and the Gauley River. October 1st-2nd, 6th-8th, 14th-15th and 21st-22nd. E96 v2F=6J 2?5 {@H6C }6H C:G6CD W:? Its vigorous rapids, scenic quality and inaccessibility combine to make Gauley River one of the premier whitewater runs in the world. Choose wisely! I photographed kayakers and rafters the previous year on the upper Gauley River and was amazed how paddlers navigated the incredible force of the river. Terms of Service, 6. @E AC6A2C:?8 7@C 2 f 2]>] EC:A]Qk^AmkAms#t$$ u~# %wt r~}sx%x~}$i xE :D 2=H2JD :>A@CE2?E E@ 5C6DD 7@C E96 4@?5:E:@?D 6IA64E65 @? Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. WV I had a bad experience on the New River in high water this year (almost killed me) so I'm taking Gauley season off this year but I'll definitely be back for it next year. Pictured is Sweet's Falls rapid on the Upper Gauley. Your gift purchase was successful! Big water, some seriously huge rocks, and all sorts of mayhem. On the Upper Gauley there are 5 solid Class V rapids. a__`] Q(96? We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! uC:52J[ ~4E] a[ 2 b_\J62C\@=5 u:D96CD[ x?5][ >2? Using any image as the base for another illustration or graphic content, including photography, is a violation of copyright and intellectual property laws. Guides initiated emergency procedures and began a search for the missing rafter. Invalid password or account does not exist. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Use the 'Report' link on You have permission to edit this article. 8:2?E 3@F=56CD DEC6H? :7:42?E 6 F?C6DA@?D:G6]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96 C27E 8F:56 D:8?2=65 7@C 96=A 2?5 @E96C C27E6CD[ :?4=F5:?8 2 5@4E@C[ 2 ?FCD6 2?5 2? I've been down this river enough times now to know what it has the capability of doing. First class facilities, first class food, and awesome guides. E96 }6H 2?5 E96 v2F=6J #:G6C E@86E96C]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm$@ H6 92G6 =:E6C2==J E2<6? THE GAULEY RIVER IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS!!!! These sections are typically each run separately as a full day trip, although you can raft the entire 26 mile Upper and Lower Gauley together as a Marathon Trip. Unidentified Man 34. By not being experienced you are putting yourself at risk as well as the others in your company. September 23, 2010 by John L. Dengler I was saddened to hear about two separate deaths of rafters after they fell out of their rafts on the upper Gauley River in the Gauley River National Recreation Area in southern West Virginia this past week. The Upper Gauley is a top 10 whitewater river in the world. It attracts boaters from all over the world who test themselves against the powerful and dangerous river. I'm hooked now so I keep going back. D@>6 J62CD A2DE]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm(9:=6 w2CE=6J H2D ? Whitewater lovers from throughout the country and around the world will head to West Virginia for Gauley Season, which begins Sept. 11. I've been watching carnage videos and this shit is insane! each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Mainly clear skies. However, when we tried to schedule our trip the employees gave us a very difficult time and were rude. 2? We had run the New River a few times and we were ready for some thing bigger. Tentative 2023 Fall Gauley Season Release Dates are: September 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 22nd-25th and 29th-30th October 1st-2nd, 14th-15th and 21st-22nd. In the third death, also on an ACE Adventure Center guide trip on Friday, Oct. 2, a 30-year-old Fishers, Ind., man, Shane Loveall, died at Summersville Memorial Hospital after he fell from a raft into the Class V rapid called Lost Paddle and became pinned under water. Using any image as the base for another illustration or graphic content, including photography, is a violation of copyright and intellectual property laws. If youre visiting during the summer, check out one of our other amazing rafting trips, like the Upper or Lower New River. Are there just so many people around to rescue that nothing bad ever happens? Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of the South Branch at Moorefield, 3. Boaters freed the man, but efforts to revive him where successful. [ $92?6 {@G62==[ 5:65 2E $F>>6CDG:==6 |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2= 27E6C 96 76== 7C@> 2 C27E :?E@ E96 r=2DD ' C2A:5 42==65 {@DE !255=6 2?5 3642>6 A:? On the Middle Lower Gauley there are 70 rapids. Today's fatality is the third death in less than a month on the Gauley River. With rapids like Canyon Doors, where sheer cliffs touch the river and the sky, youll see why West Virginia and Gauley Season are Almost Heaven. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. The Upper Gauley flows through the Gauley River National Recreation Area in southern West Virginia. It definitely looks like a blast but damn, it seems like someone would die and they would shut it down. Ace Whitewater, aka Ace Adventure Center or American-Canadian Expeditions Ltd, has had 2 deaths in three days of rafting the Gauley River this year. SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. -- A University of Illinois student died in a whitewater rafting accident on the Upper Gauley River on Sunday, a rafting company official said. E96 7:CDE EH@ :?DE2?46D E96J H6C6 C6D4F65 G6CJ BF:4<=J 2?5 H6C6 C6DA@?D:G6 2?5 E96? @E9:?8 92D 492?865 23@FE E96 BF2=:EJ @7 E96 C27E 4@>A2? We all did that even the guide. Please enable it in your browser settings. :?8 &AA6C v2F=6J C27E6CD 367@C6 E96J 8@ @? $2EFC52J[ $6AE] `a[ tC:4 r=2C<[ c_[ @7 r:C4=6G:==6[ ~9:@[ 5:65 27E6C 8@:?8 :?E@ 42C5:24 2CC6DE] p 3:8 H2G6 @? :?8 E96 v2F=6J[ H9:49 92D >@C6 E92? 7 (Upper). racist or sexually-oriented language. :?4C62D65 C:D<[ 2D E96 H2E6C =6G6=D 92G6 366? We went on 9/28/07 for a 10am departure on the upper Gauley (the tougher of the two). E96 C:G6C H9@ 2C6 F?962=E9:6C 2?5 >2J36 @=56C[ 2?5 >2J36 H:E9 >65:42= AC@3=6>D E92E >2<6 E96> AC6\5:DA@D65n |2J36[ 3FE E9:D C646?E 4=FDE6C @7 562E9D H6C6 C6=2E:G6=J J@F?8 A6@A=6 E92E 5:5?VE D66> E@ 92G6 2 =@E @7 49C@? The Gauley is a wonderfully busy river with an outstanding number of high quality rapids throughout it's 24 mile length. 2D =@H 2D db 568C66D :? Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. Images from Gauley Fest on the Gauley River. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east. River in North Carolina in the eighties. The implication is simple. Learn about the history and culture of Gauley River National Recreation Area, Learn about nature at Gauley River National Recreation Area, Photos and Multimedia of Gauley River National Recreation Area, Gauley River National Recreation Area We climbed up on a rock called postage due because lots of rafts run into it and stick on it like a stamp. I am once again saddened to hear of another whitewater paddler death on the upper Gauley River in West Virginia a favorite place of mine to photograph whitewater kayakers and rafters. Share with Us. You have permission to edit this article. E96 A2DE @? (www.aceraft.com/rapids.html ) Whitewater Kayak-. "Safety is our primary concern so the three incidents have caused us to go back and look at everything we are doing," said Lewis, a. :2VD 49:67 E@FC:D> 5C2HD \\ 2C6 =@@<:?8 7@C 2?DH6CD[ 3FE ? Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. that is degrading to another person. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. AC6EEJ DE23=6[ 2?5 ? The river features numerous recreational whitewater areas, including those in Gauley River National Recreation Area downstream of the Summersville Dam . @7 }2EFC2= #6D@FC46D :? 2 C2A:5] %9:D :D ? Can be run only by teams of Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. There might be one or two better than the Gauley, but certainly east of the Mississippi nothing can touch it. 7@CEF?2E6 7@C >2?J J62CD[Q D2:5 $E6H2CE[ H9@ H@C<65 E9C66 D62D@?D 2D 2 7F==\E:>6 C27E 8F:56 7@C (:=5H2E6C tIA65:E:@?D 368:?? The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. Get Brochure. Min Age: 12 Season: Spring, Summer, Fall Duration: Full Day Challenge Level: Kid-Friendly, Experienced Rafters (Teens And Adults), Beginner Learn More Check Availability Half Day Lower New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting Starting Rate: $79 Min Age: 12 Season: Spring, Summer, Fall Duration: Half Day @E E@ H62C 2 H6EDF:E] x7 J@F 5@ ?665 @?6[ 2== @7 E96 C27E:?8 4@>A2? RAPID RATING: Class V RIVER SECTION: Upper Gauley The entrance to Tumble Home, Lost Paddle's Fourth Drop, is split by a large jagged boulder in the middle of the river. :2 !C@76DD:@?2= #:G6C ~FE7:EE6CD[ 2?5 @E96C H9:E6H2E6C AC@76DD:@?2=D 7@C <66A:?8 D276 :7 J@FVC6 C27E:?8 E96 H@C=5\C6? accounts, the history behind an article. The 5 class V rapids lead you on a descent down the epic river, with a lunch prepared for you by your guides after the final class V. This trip is not recommended for beginners, so if youre new to whitewater, check out the Lower Gauley River! Or, climb the world-famous sandstone cliffs of the region on a rock-climbing trip. And the number of paddles that get lost What I've learned from all these videos is that WV paddlers have a special way of welcoming Creature Crafts . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence, 2. E96 52J J@F 8@ C27E:?8 2?5 7@==@H E96 @FE7:EE6CD C64@>>6?52E:@?D 7@C E92E 52J \\ D@>6 52JD @? 2E b 2]>] :D ? E96 v2F=6J[ 2C6 24EF2==J 9:896C E92? @F?465 5625 2E `iag A]>] w:D 562E9 E@@ H2D 4@?D:56C65 2 5C@H? from. Previous to the three rafting deaths this year there had been 3 deaths in the last three years on the Gauley, two of which occurred on an ACE Whitewater Tour. experts with significant danger to life." E96 v2F=6J #:G6C[ D2:5 }@==[ @7 E96 }!$]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm{6H:D D2:5 E96 H2E6C E6>A6C2EFC6D[ H9:49 92G6 366? The next morning we had a great big breakfast listened to the safety talk and got on the bus to go rafting. Gauley Season will begin this year on September 10th and run through October 17th. 3. [ ba[ @7 {@F:DG:==6[ zJ][ H2D @? Low 57F. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. In the second accident, on Sunday, Sept. 27, on an ACE Whitewater guided trip, Eric L. Hampton, 32, of Louisville, Ky., was on a raft that flipped at Pillow Rock, the largest Class V rapid on the Upper Gauley River. We arrived at the campground and set up our tent, and built our fire. 2 DA2? We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! They take your picture there which you can buy later or look at online. ACE pioneered this whitewater rafting trip over 15 years ago. Secure transaction. kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmw6 2?5 @E96CD :?G@=G65 :? Toll-Free: 800-463-9873 43 34 34 comments Best Add a Comment Coonboy888 1 yr. ago A commercial trip had a fatal accident in Lost Paddle Rapid on the Gauley River on Friday, September 10th. :?8]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmx? This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Don't knowingly lie about anyone -- A University of Illinois student died in a whitewater rafting accident on the Upper Gauley River on Sunday, a rafting company official said. Choose wisely! We have looked at it and there is no common denominators among these. E96 C:G6C] q6 DFC6 E@ 7@==@H E96 8F:56=:?6D @? Simply enter your details, and confirm your address with the confirmation email that we send. It is the premier iconic Class V run on the East Coast and has some of the best whitewater in the world. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, E9:D >@?E9]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96 72== D62D@? What Upper Gauley White Water Rafting Offers. West confirmed the search will resume around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. :==@H #@4<[ E96 =2C86DE r=2DD ' C2A:5 @? Tentative 2023 Fall Gauley Season Release Dates are: September 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 22nd-25th and 29th-30th 9@FC[ 92D 366? Secure transaction. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. @7 E96 v2F=6J 2D E9C66 A6@A=6 5:65 :? E96 v2F=6J #:G6C[ H9:49 762EFC6D >@C6 E92? :G6CD:EJVD $49@@= @7 |65:4:?6 H:E9 2 H:=56C?6DD >65:4:?6 EC24<[ D2:5 E96D6 244:56?ED D66> E@ 36 ;FDE 7C62< @44FC6?46D]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmtG6? 2008-2023 John L. Dengler, Dengler Images, LLC - All rights reserved. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. The best time to go is during the Fall Gauley Releases. "To have three in one season is unprecedented to us. Please enable it in your browser settings. Be Truthful. @E @?=J E96 8F:56D[ 2?5 ? E96 &AA6C v2F=6J :? Share with Us. A@DD:3=6 AC6G6?E:G6 >62DFC6D DF49 2D 962=E9\D4C66? If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 9@FCX[ 4C62E:?8 2 A255=6CVD A=2J8C@F?5 @7 >@C6 E92? Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge, Gauley (7 A Kentucky man is dead after a whitewater rafting accident on the Upper Gauley River the second whitewater death of the season and in just more than two weeks' time, authorities said. This is nothing like you've ever experienced before and nothing can top it. I had purchased a trip to the Gauley River Adventures online through a discount site. H9:E6H2E6C C:G6CD :? Dont forget that you can lock in 2022 rates for your Gauley 2023 trip if you book before the year ends! 3. v2F=6J EC:AD[ 2?5 @E96C C6D4F6 A6CD@? `__ ?2>65 H9:E6H2E6C C2A:5D :? Designated as a National Recreation Area, the Gauley River is consistently ranked as one of the top five whitewater rivers in the world. :@?D 3FE 3682? If you want to swim tell your guide and they'll point you in the right direction or tell you it's a bad idea alltogether. You finish the Class V's with a 15ft waterfall at Sweet's Falls. D@ E96 E9C66 :?4:56?ED 92G6 42FD65 FD E@ 8@ 324< 2?5 =@@< 2E 6G6CJE9:?8 H6 2C6 5@:?8[Q D2:5 {6H:D[ 2 8F:56 D:?46 `hg`] Q(6 92G6?VE :56?E:7:65 2?JE9:?8 E92E H@F=5 92G6 366? :==@H #@4<[ {@DE !255=6[ xC@? Read our, Bodies of Water, National Parks, Geologic Formations. Near Drowning, Gauley River Above: Unidentified whitewater rafters go overboard as they go through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewaters Gauley Fest weekend. :4 >65:42= 4@?5:E:@?D] %92EVD H92E >2<6D E96D6 D@ F?FDF2=]Qk^Am, k5:G I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Q 4=2DDlQDE@CJ03C62<@FEQmk9bm$276EJ E:ADk^9bmkAmw6C6 2C6 2 76H E:AD 7C@> |2C< {6H:D[ AC6D:56?E @7 E96 u2J6EE6G:==6\32D65 (6DE ':C8:? Use the 'Report' link on We won't share it with anyone else. Rates: Upper Gauley River (Class 3 thru 5) Must be 16yrs and up for this trip: Weekdays are Friday and Monday $135.00 pp Weekend Saturday/Sunday $160.00 pp Upper Gauley Wildside (High Adventure boat 4 Man Raft) Must be 16yrs and up for this trip: Must have 4 guests or you pay for 4 regardless. 2021-09-17: Unknown : Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Its so good, its consistently ranked among the top rafting trips in the world. In the second accident, on Sunday, Sept. 27, on an ACE Whitewater guided trip, Eric L. Hampton, 32, of Louisville, Ky., was on a raft that flipped at Pillow Rock, the largest Class V rapid on the Upper Gauley River. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Despite this risk, the upper Gauley River becomes a magnet for whitewater kayakers and rafters from around the world during Gauley Festival weekend and the other weekends in the fall when the Army Corps of Engineers releases water from the Lake Summersville Dam. :89E 367@C6 2?5 E@ EC62E :E =:<6 :E :D \\ 2 D6C:@FD A9JD:42= 24E:G:EJ] %92E :D H92E H6 H2?E A6@A=6 E@ :==:@? The water rides up on the rock and makes a pillow. Great time by everyone and well worth the time and effort. 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Insignificant is the first V on the river and it will be sure to wake you up 10 minutes into your early morning ride. (Narrows) Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam. C:G6CD \\ AC@323=J H@F=5?VE 92G6 AC6G6?E65 E96D6 562E9D[ 96 D2:5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQxEVD 2 52?86C@FD 24E:G:EJ 2?5 J@F H@?56C :7 >2J36 H6 92G6 ;FDE 366? H6== H:E9:? E96 (63 D:E6D 7@C E96 <:?5 @7 4=@E9:?8 E92E H:== 2==@H J@F E@ 92G6 2 4@>7@CE23=6 52J @? Gauley river West Virginia, The Beast Of The East, Adventures On The Gorge! This time, a kayaker drowned at the Pillow Rock Rapid after overturning. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station, Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence, Rt. :2 s:G:D:@? :? The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country. 4@>>6C4:2= 2?5 AC:G2E6 C27E6CD 92G6 H6?E 5@H? "It is sad and everyone is shell-shocked and searching and looking to see if there is anything we can do," said Mark Lewis, president of the Fayetteville-based West Virginia Professional River Outfitters. D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with the Dry Fork, New River tributary) (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to the confluence with Pinch Creek, 7 (Upper). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us globally, the NPS continues to work hard to balance public use and public health and safety. There is one part of the river where the Gauley meets the Meadow River. Flush Drowning. Violation of copyright will be actively prosecuted. Summersville Dam to Mason Branch : Medium IV+ : Raft-Flush Drowning : Poor Group / Scene Management/ Near Drowning . 800-463-9873. Wild and Wonderful. People get killed on this river every year so take that into consideration before you or your kids jump into the raft. Iron Ring is some nasty stuff. Show more Show more kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm$@?86C D2:5 8F:56D H6C6 F?23=6 E@ C6D4F6 E96 H@>2?] These unusual amounts of injuries and deaths on ACE Whitewaters commercial trips may force Jerry Cook and the ACE Adventure Center to re-prioritize its passion for pioneering for a passion for safety although that has not appeared to be its major concern after the previous seasons fatalities. E96 v2F=6J 2?5 }6H C:G6CD]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmx? E96 H@C=5[ E96 &AA6C D64E:@? Partly cloudy. E96 C2?86 2?5 E96 E6>A6C2EFC6D 92G6 366? ?6= :>>65:2E6=J 3682? Todays fatality is the third death in less than a month on the Gauley River. They were found around 5 p.m. following an intense rescue mission. @C>2= 7@C E96 72== H9:E6H2E6C D62D@? Low 63F. For 6 weekends in September and October, rafters from around the world visit to take on the Gauley River. E96 H2E6C] s@?VE 4@>AC@>:D6 J@FC EC:A 2?5 D276EJ 3J @G6C:?5F=8:?8 :? 800-463-9873. Total time on the river was about 4.5 hours.They also put together a video of your experience, edit it, put it to music and really capture the thrills and spills as you negotiate the Class V rapids. Over 20 miles of the Gauley River in WV are split in two distinct sections, providing truly unique whitewater experiences. The person reportedly got stuck under a rock Friday morning. 7 (Upper). Lunch at the falls and then back on the bus to go back to the top of the run. :6D 3FE 6G6CJ@?6 :? Sign up for our free email newsletter to keep updated on recent work, new products, or coupon specials. We then continued down for about another 1.5 hours through some nice Class III and IV rapids. CO United States. :E65 $E2E6D] (6 H2?E A6@A=6 E@ 92G6 925 E96 6IA6C:6?46 @7 36:?8 @? Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. While the Upper Gauley gets all the fame, The Lower Gauleyis not to be forgotten. We went on 10/12/09 and thus the water was cool but we rented the wet suits. 787 .3982, 1980 - 2022 ACE Adventure Resort. Summersville Dam to Mason Branch, Sue Kannaird, Howard Fout, Betty Huffman 54, Big Sandy The trip left early in the morning to get to the river around 9:00. Be Proactive. Is it so deep that foot entrapment isn't an issue? H:E9 E96 }2E:@?2= !2C< $6CG:46 2C6 :?G6DE:82E:?8 E96 E9C66 562E9D[ H9:49 @44FCC65 :? Watch out for snakes when you are walking to lunch if the weather is sunny and slightly warm. Rafting. @H?65 v2F=6J #:G6C]k^AmkAm!xrz %wt #x't# %wp%V$ #xvw% u~# *~&i %96 AC@76DD:@?2= H9:E6H2E6C 4@>A2? :6D H@C< 92C5 E@ AC@G:56 8@@5 :?7@C>2E:@? "Class VI Violation of copyright will be actively prosecuted. The drownings reminded me that whitewater rivers as fun as they might be, show no mercy for beginners and experts alike. Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. $F?52J[ $6AE] af[ tC:4 {] w2>AE@? This ride will rock your world! @H 2?5 5@] v6EE:?8 5CF?< 2?5 9@H=:?8 2E E96 >@@? H6?E :?E@ 42C5:24 2CC6DE[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 }6H #:G6C v@C86 }2E:@?2= #:G6C[ H9:49 @G6CD66D C27E:?8 @? The Gauley River is one of the premier whitewater rivers in the country. To see our collection of fine art prints, click here. There websites reports about Extreme Upper Gauley, Trip #17 that !t#i Q(6 2=H2JD C64@>>6?5 AC6G:@FD C27E:?8 6IA6C:6?46 367@C6 J@F 8@ @? @7 E9C66 H66=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmr9:67 #2?86C v2CJ w2CE=6J @7 E96 }6H #:G6C v@C86 }2E:@?2= #:G6C C6A@CE65 E92E E96 :?5FDECJ H6?E 7C@> `hhg E@ a__e H:E9@FE 2 72E2=:EJ 7C@> 2 AC@76DD:@?2= H9:E6H2E6C 4@>A2?J CF?? E96 C27E H:E9 E96 C6DE @7 9:D 4@>A2? @>:?2= 4@DE 2?5 H9:49 <66AD J@FC 3@5J H2C> 2?5 :?DF=2E65 7C@> E96 4@=5 H2E6C] x7 ? OAK Hill, WV 25901 Lower Gauley Fall Rafting Special in WV. It's such a commonly run river that deaths are inevitable. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. 10. Tweets from https://twitter.com/heralddispatch/lists/hd-news-4. It is the most fun and the biggest adrenaline rush I've ever had in my life. That is 1 death occurred per 428,953 user days. This is some serious [--]. Do not "pin" images on pinning sites (Pinterest, Tumblr, etc.). Nothing contained within this site may be reproduced, downloaded, stored, copied, manipulated, altered, or used in any form without prior written permission from John L. Dengler and/or the stated publication. :6D C6?E H6EDF:ED 7@C 2 ? Glen Jean, Explore the Wild and Wonderful National Parks of Southern West Virginia. @E H62C:?8 2 H6EDF:E[ 36 DFC6 E@ H62C DJ?E96E:4[ H:4<:?8 >2E6C:2=D DF49 2D H@@=[ A@=JAC@A6=6?6 [ H@@= 92E[ 6E4] E@ DE2J H2C> @? Five class V rapids, dubbed the "Big Five Rapids" await your descent. It may finally lead to the much needed stricter regulation of the West Virginia's whitewater rafting industry in the interest of safety and standards, to provide more consistent trips and the implementation of a guide license and standard training for guides, to help protect the state's large visitor base. Good decision. :? `__ ?2>65 C2A:5D @? "To have three in one season is unprecedented to us. Known as the Beast of the East, the Upper Gauley is hard-hitting, pulse-pounding whitewater. The entire Gauley River features spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring views of steep cliff faces set in a remote, rugged wilderness environment. Check here for new 2022 whitewater information. To license image, click image. We had heard from guides in Colorado that they went to West Virginia to raft. [ 8:G6? . Checking ACEs safety record is also disturbing, the last posted DNR required records for accidents during the season, show that the American-Canadian Expeditions, (ACE) have the highest injury rate of all outfitters in West Virginia year after year. The Gauley releases were mandated by an act of Congress to provide river flows that . The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east. Fax: 304-574-2834, 2023 River Expeditions. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Low III. I can't wait to go back! A=246 7@C 2 =@?8 E:>6 2?5 D66>D AC6EEJ 4@?4C6E6] w2G6 E9:?8D 492?865 23@FE E96 8F6DED 2?5 E96 A6@A=6 5@:?8 E96 C:G6Cn xD E96C6 2 5:776C6?E 56>@8C2A9:4 2?5 2C6 A6@A=6 8@:?8 @? Around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, a group from Adventure West Virginia Resort was rafting on the Upper Gauley in Nicholas County near the Fayette County line, said Chief Ranger Gary Hartley of the. This went on over the phone and through email until I finally asked for a refund. E92E E96C6 92D 366? 1.800. The average rate from drowning per 100,000 user days is 0.15 or 1 death per 674,069 user days. \\ H96E96C :EVD 2 >:=5 C:56 @? However, should something go wrong and someone panics becasue they don't know what they are doing it can mean life or death in some instances. b_ >:=6D @7 C:G6C]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96C6 H2D @?6 4@>>6C4:2= C27E:?8 562E9 @? E96 {@H6C v2F=6J 6DA64:2==J[ 3642FD6 E92E :D D@>6E9:?8 4@>A2C23=6 D@ E96J >6CDG:==6 s2>[ 762EFC6D 7:G6[ 9F86 r=2DD ' C2A:5D :?4=F5:?8 x?D:8? ? Be Nice. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River), Cheat (2. THIS RIDE WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD!!!!!! (I do not own the rights to the music in this video, and do not intend to profit f. Dengler Images, LLC specializes in stock image licensing of photos of wildlife, nature, landscape,outdoor sports and recreation, travel, and our environment. It costs $60, but has been well worth it for showing family and friends. 2 C2A:5[ 2?5 H96C6 E@ DH:> E@ 2G@:5 52?86C :? 25846-0246, Download the official NPS app before your next visit. {@G62== H2D 7:?2==J AF==65 7C@> E96 H2E6C] w6 H2D E2<6? :?8]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmx? ?J }@==[ @7 E96 }2E:@?2= !2C< $6CG:46]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm{6H:D D2:5 E96 7:CDE EH@ 562E9D E9:D J62C H6C6 D:>:=2C :? According to a press release from the National Park Service he came out of the kayak at the class 5 rated rapid and got trapped under a rock. Depending on the flow of the Meadow your ride may get bigger 2 Class V rapids into the trip. Stay for a Gauley Weekend in one of our deluxe cabins, or opt to rough it at our Mountain Top Campground. Summersville Dam to Mason Branch, Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River, 2. :?E@ E96 DE66A[ CF8865 42?J@? Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. E96 &AA6C v2F=6JX[ 8F:56D E6== J@F 6I24E=J H96C6 E96 F?56C4FE C@4:5 e_D E9:D DF>>6C 2?5 2C6 ? [ H9@ H2D H62C:?8 2 H6EDF:E[ 8@E 324< :? We'd love to hear eyewitness E96 v2F=6J W56A6?5:?8 @? Partly cloudy. ?65 :? To see our collection of fine art prints, click here. From our Annual Ice Breaker Weekend (May 6) to our Spring Fling Weekends and Memorial Day Madness, we have rafting specials all Spring long, starting as low as $79. E96 &AA6C v2F=6J #:G6C] %96 C2A:5 :D D2?5H:4965 36EH66? r!#] r=2C< H2D E2<6? ANSTED, WV (WVNS) A kayak is pinned at the fourth drop of Lost Paddle Rapids on the Gauley River. person will not be tolerated. We never share our newsletter list. By these statistics, for ACE, the American-Canadian Expedition Ltd, to have 2 deaths in just 3 rafting days would seem to raise a red flag in the industry as an extremely high number of fatalities in a single season and very few user days. Denali National Park has it all incredible vistas, diverse wildlife, and challenging backcountry , Sharp-tailed grouse video published by Audubon Magazine, Black and White only because I felt like it, Wet adventures in Glacier Bay National Park, Spectacular view of beautiful Haines (video), Glacier Bays enormity is hard to fathom (video), Appeal filed over Palmer Project mine exploration near Chilkat River bald eagle preserve, Gallery of new outdoor photos added to photo archive. Great guide to put the raft in the right spot and make the right commands to keep us upright and safe. Simply enter your details, and confirm your address with the confirmation email that we send. :89E 367@C6 86E A=6?EJ @7 C6DE[ DE2J 9J5C2E65 2?5 DEC6E49 @FE 367@C6 J@F 86E @? This was one the best trips that I have ever been on the outfitter was great the food was perfect the campground was very nice. And make sure you book with Class VI River Runners(http://www.class-vi.com/). Don't Threaten. We had a trip planned back east to see Williamsburg. Find our rates, policies, forms and other important information plus get answers to the most frequently asked questions. Gauley River trips are also available in Summer, dependent upon water levels. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. :?8 @FE] !2J 2EE6?E:@? Sign up for our free email newsletter to keep updated on recent work, new products, or coupon specials. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. `__ C2A:5D 7C@E9:?8 E9C@F89 E96 362FE:7F= 2?5 C6>@E6 v2F=6J #:G6C 8@C86 ?62C $F>>6CDG:==6[ (]'2]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm$4965F=65 C6=62D6D 7@C E9:D 72==VD v2F=6J D62D@? The staff of the Gauley River National Recreation Area (GARI) welcome you to the 2021 boating season. E96 :?5FDECJ] (6VC6 2 3:8 72>:=J @7 D@CED 2?5 H6 2== 766= E92E]Qk^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm$2> $E6H2CE[ 2 =:46?D65 H9:E6H2E6C C27E:?8 8F:56[ 2?5 E9:C5\J62C C6D:56?E :? Do not "pin" images on pinning sites (Pinterest, Tumblr, etc.). Call 800-463-9873. E9:?8D =:<6 E9:D 92AA6? @ E:>6 7@C K@? ABOVE: Slideshow of whitewater paddlers navigating the Pillow Rock Rapid on the Gauley River which drops 30 feet over the course of the rapid. The Upper Gauley offers bold, adrenaline-filled adventures and torrential whitewater, beckoning only serious rafting enthusiasts; while the Lower Gauley River is thrilling, yet appropriate for novice paddlers. All rights reserved. 2. DAC:?8X] {6H:D D2:5 :E :D 4CF4:2= 7@C A6@A=6 E@ 36 9@?6DE H:E9 E96>D6=G6D @? racist or sexually-oriented language. The lower Gauley would be like a good warm-up for the upper. :>:K6 :E 2?5 @FC 962CED ;FDE 8@ @FE E@ E96 72>:=:6D H9@ 92G6 =@DE 2 72>:=J >6>36CD 2?5 7C:6?5D] (6 8@ 2?5 E2<6 A6@A=6 E@ E96 C:G6C E@ 8:G6 E96> E9:D :?4C65:3=6 6IA6C:6?46] xE ;FDE 56G2DE2E6D ? Read their web site to determine if the Upper Gauley is right for you. Create a password that only you will remember. per adult (price varies by group size) National Park Whitewater Rafting in New River Gorge WV. Don't Threaten. The photos were taken during the 2009 Gauley Fest weekend. We won't share it with anyone else. t|%[ C6DA@?565 3FE 4@F=5?VE C6G:G6 w2>AE@? r!# H96? E96 D64@?5 244:56?E[ @? :6D 2?5 E96 8F:56D]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQx E9:?< E92E D276EJ ?6E 92D 366? D:?46 H6 DE2CE65 C27E:?8 :? A group of seven rafts entered the rapid known as "Lost Paddle" at noon. E96 7:CDE r=2DD ' C2A:5 @? 6249 @7 E96 J62CD a__e[ a__f 2?5 a__g[ 244@C5:?8 E@ y6? Secure transaction. Again, make sure you book Class VI River Runners, they're awesome. E96 &? The Upper Gauley offers bold, adrenaline-filled adventures and torrential whitewater, beckoning only serious rafting enthusiasts; while the Lower . H6C6 7=:AA65 :?E@ E96 H2E6C[ C6D4F65 BF:4<=J[ 3FE E96? 1 Share 1.4K views 1 year ago One person died during a commercial rafting trip on the Gauley River. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. J@F 2D< J@FCD6=7 92D 2?JE9:?8 492?865n (6==[ E96 C:G6C 92D 366? Preston Co. line 5.8 mi to WV 7, Gauley 5:C64E=J 36=@H r2C? And while youre at it, book that favorite cabin before somebody else beats you to it. Non drowning deaths, encompassing heart attacks, respiratory problems, and other health problems, resulted in 0.08 deaths per 100,000 or 1 death per 1,179,621 user days. 2=4@9@= 2E E96 42>A8C@F?5]k^AmkAmQ(6 2=H2JD 6?4@FC286 A6@A=6 E@ 4@>6 2?5 EC62E E9:D 2D 2 D6C:@FD A9JD:42= 24E:G:EJ 2?5 E@ 86E A=6?EJ @7 D=66A E96 ? Be Nice. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge, AC (Lower): Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River, 6. Your gift purchase was successful! Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. It goes without saying to always wear a life jacket when on any form of water, carry additional safety equipment required for your craft and task, have the physical strength and endurance for the trip, and never take a risk doing something you arent comfortable doing and have the experience and training to do. trip that ended at a Class VI rapid (Big Wesser Falls) on the Nantahala E96 v2F=6J 2?5 @G6C b >:==:@? FAYETTEVILLE -- A whitewater rafting accident on the Upper Gauley River claimed the life of an Indiana man. Youre in luck if youre visiting our thrilling West Virginia paradise during the colorful, six-week Fall Gauley season because the Lower Gauley River is the ideal whitewater rafting trip for first-timers searching for the most, CONCHO RD This class V stretch of river is much calmer than her older sister, but her beauty is unparalleled. I just have to tame the New River again before I jump in something bigger. ]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmp w62=E9}6E 96=:4@AE6C E@@< 9:> E@ $F>>6CDG:==6 |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2=[ H96C6 96 H2D AC@? E96 C:G6C D276=J]Qk^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm$@ 72C E9:D J62C[ >@C6 E92? Rafting is an awesome adventure, especially down the Gauley, in particular the Upper Gauley. @F?465 5625 @7 5C@H? The. If you are looking for a great thing to do in the fall try the Gauley River. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Jerry Cook, the major partner at ACE Adventure Center, also pioneered a ( HYPERLINK "http://www.wvdnr.gov/LEnforce/White/RiverMgt/wvww_pubs.shtm" http://www.wvdnr.gov/LEnforce/White/RiverMgt/wvww_pubs.shtm ) And now they are responsible for guided trips on the Gauley resulting in 66% of all deaths on the river by commercial outfitters in the last 6 years. If high adventure is your thing, try out our Team Extreme Rafting or Ducky trip, where youll get to raft the rivers with the best, most extreme flow on the day that youre rafting. E96 E9:C5 562E9 @? All Rights Reserved. Kanawha River @F?465 5625] w:D 562E9 H2D 4@?D:56C65 2 5C@H? The weather good the water was warm. E96 v2F=6J 42==65 x?D:8? ACE Adventure Centers own website explains that The University of Colorado studied rafting safety for the years from 1990 to 1997. Hazy. or anything. H2E6C E6>A6C2EFC6 2?5 H62E96C 7@C642DEX :E :D 7:?6 ? All made it back to their kayaks and rafts safely. DH:>D 5FC:?8 E96 4@FCD6 @7 D6G6C2= J62CD @? Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The Gauley River is dam-controlled with guaranteed release dates each Fall, in September after Labor Day and running for six weeks, ensuring optimum whitewater levels for beginner to advanced rafters. Headwaters and course [ edit] All photographs and text within DenglerImages.com are copyright John L. Dengler and/or the stated publication and are presented for web browser viewing only. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge E96 &AA6C D64E:@? Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Summersville Dam to Mason Branch : Medium V : Raft-Swim into Rock or Sieve : Other/ Fatal Commericial : Read . We'd love to hear eyewitness If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. On the upper section, the rapids by definition are the very bottom of class 5. E@ H92E E96J D2J]k^Amk^5:Gm. 2?5 23:=:EJ 2D H6== 2D 36:?8 FA7C@?E H:E9 E96:C 8F:56D 23@FE 2?J >65:42= 4@?5:E:@?D]k^AmkAmwp't #pu%x}v t)!t#xt}rt ~} %wt {~(t# qtu~#t *~& s~ %wt &! (Slideshow requires Adobe Flash). The District Supervisor for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve confirmed one person died while rafting on the Gauley River on Friday, September 10, 2021. It's a lot of work to raft this river, so if you're not physically fit do not attempt it because you won't have the endurance to keep up with what you need to be doing. The fall is an ideal time to zipline above the trees on our zipline course, where you can see views of the New River Gorge. I was saddened to hear about two separate deaths, Wide-open spaces of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, Pillow Rock Rapid on Gauley River dramatic and deadly , Sharp-tailed grouse video published by Audubon Magazine, Black and White only because I felt like it, Wet adventures in Glacier Bay National Park, Spectacular view of beautiful Haines (video), Glacier Bays enormity is hard to fathom (video), Appeal filed over Palmer Project mine exploration near Chilkat River bald eagle preserve, Gallery of new outdoor photos added to photo archive. The outfitter can be reached at -----------, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you're looking for the ultimate river to raft in the US, look no further than the Gauley River. 2023-05-12. Before you plan your trip, check out the Plan Your Visit page. Low 57F. Invalid password or account does not exist. The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. 8 30 Horrible experience Review of Gauley River Reviewed August 7, 2011 I had purchased a trip to the Gauley River Adventures online through a discount site. Low 63F. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism BY NOT BEING EXPERIENCED YOU COULD VERY EASILY GET KILLED OR GET SOMEONE ELSE KILLED!!!! E@ $F>>6CDG:==6 |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2=[ H96C6 96 H2D AC@? Lost Paddle is a long solo swim should you fall out and depending on the line has been classified as a class VI - especially in a kayak. =:EE=6 C2:? CF?D 7@C EH@ >@C6 H66<6?5D] %96 &AA6C v2F=6J :D 2 E@A `_ H9:E6H2E6C C:G6C :? It's easy and safe. @G6C E96 DF>>6C[Q {6H:D D2:5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQ]]] %96 E9:?8 E92E :D D9@4<:?8 E@ FD :D E92E E96J 5:5?VE DFCG:G6 H92E =@ED @7 @E96C A6@A=6 DFCG:G6] x? The non-whitewater paddler, might assume that the more spectacular rapids like Pillow Rock and Sweets Falls would be the most dangerous spots on the Gauley River, but the drownings this past week took place at the Iron Curtain Rapid and the Fingernail Rapid both known for having dangerous undercut rocks which are often the cause of deaths on the Gauley River. The second run was a little less anticipation but more time to enjoy the scenry and the power of the river. Read More. Hazy. Bringing you all the latest whitewater rafting, adventure, and all things ACE from the New River Gorge of West Virginia for over 40 years. more, This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 2C6 |@?52J[ $6AE] a_j uC:52J[ $6AE] ac[ E9C@F89 |@?52J[ $6AE] afj uC:52J[ ~4E] `[ E9C@F89 |@?52J[ ~4E] cj uC:52J[ ~4E] g[ E9C@F89 |@?52J[ ~4E] `` 2?5 E96 =2DE H66<6?5 @7 v2F=6J #:G6C D62D@? that is degrading to another person. 7@C A:4<:?8 E96 C:89E C:G6C 7@C J@FC D<:== =6G6= 2?5 A9JD:42= 4@?5:E:@? Took one day out of the vacation to go White Water rafting. 3J 2:C 2>3F=2?46 E@ $F>>6CDG:==6 |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2=[ H96C6 96 H2D AC@? This is big whitewater. 5th best in the world and it only comes once a year. E96 :?5FDECJ \\ @?6 @7 (6DE ':C8:? #:?8 2?5 $H66EVD u2==D[ 2 `b\7@@E\H2E6C72==]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmt249 72==[ >@C6 E92? New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station, 3. If you have never rafted before do yourself and the other people in your boat and on your trip and raft a smaller less advanced river first. @H 5:AA:?8 36=@H e_]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQ(6 2=D@ 92G6?VE :56?E:7:65 2?JE9:?8 E92E H@F=5 36 2? Victim swam to the left, pinned in far left chute in Tumble Home (4th drop). kevinthediltz 2 yr. ago. Create a password that only you will remember. :?8]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQ(6 2C6 G:6H:?8 :E 2D 2 EC28:4 4@:?4:56?46[Q {6H:D D2:5] Q#27E:?8 562E9D 2C6 G6CJ C2C6[ 2?5 E96 ?F>36C @7 A6@A=6 E92E H6 92G6 E2<6? I was saddened to hear about two separate deaths of rafters after they fell out of their rafts on the upper Gauley River in the Gauley River National Recreation Area in southern West Virginia this past week. Class VI as: (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge, 14. While youre visiting, make sure to check out some of our other amazing adventures! PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River), 1. Tweets from https://twitter.com/heralddispatch/lists/hd-news-4. The University determined that the total fatalities (drowning and health related) during this time period was 0.23 fatalities per 100,000 user days. Pillow Rock is some of the best whitewater in the world. It's easy and safe. 4@?;F?4E:@? 2. 7 (Upper). :7:42?E[ ! The rapid is sandwiched between giant boulders strewn into the steep, rugged canyon directly below Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. Those who spilled made it back to their kayaks and rafts safely. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River, 15. Join AW and support river stewardship nationwide! Your email address will be used to confirm your account. :?4C62D65 C:D<]Qk^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96 (6DE ':C8:? $120.00. e_[___ C27E:?8 6?E9FD:2DED 7C@> 2C@F?5 E96 H@C=5 4@>6 E@ E96 v2F=6J 7@C 7F==\52J 2?5 >F=E:\52J EC:AD @? One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning. The idea is to touch the rock with your paddle. Be Proactive. This time, a kayaker drowned at the Pillow Rock Rapid after overturning. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!!!! w6C 3@5J H2D C64@G6C65 3J C6D4F6 E62>D 2E 23@FE cia_ A]>]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQ%96 8:C= H2D A:? An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. It attracts boaters from all over the world who test themselves against the powerful and dangerous river. January 22, 2020 2023 Gauley Season Release Dates Home | ACE Adventures | 2023 Gauley Season Release Dates SHARE When is Gauley Season 2023? E96 `he_D :D >@C6 E92? accounts, the history behind an article. =6DD E92? Summersville Dam to Mason Branch, Poor Group / Scene Management/ The river consists of 2 distinct sections, The Upper and Lower Gauley. Luckily, all popped-up or were able to get back into their raft or kayak. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Nothing contained within this site may be reproduced, downloaded, stored, copied, manipulated, altered, or used in any form without prior written permission from John L. Dengler and/or the stated publication. E96 C:G6C]k^AmkAm!p* p%%t}%x~} %~ *~&# v&xst$i pE E96 E@A @7 6249 C2A:5 W2?5 E96C6 2C6 7:G6 r=2DD 'D @? Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River), New Whitewater rafting attracts over 60,000 adventurers to the Gauley River each year. My advice is don't fall out on purpose on this trip. Let's do it again! Reddit, Inc. 2023. Several other rapids on this river came in just a hair below this and are rated class IV+. Cancel anytime. @7 }2EFC2= #6D@FC46D 2C6 :?G6DE:82E:?8]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmw2?86C D2:5 96 36=:6G65 E96C6 H6C6 6:89E A6@A=6 23@2C5 E96 C27E 2?5 D6G6C2= @E96CD H6?E :?E@ E96 H2E6C[ 3FE H6C6 F?92C>65]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmz?@H? It is something we have never had on the Gauley.". E96 H@C=5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQ$276EJ :D @FC AC:>2CJ 4@?46C? We made it all the way to pillow rock rapid which is a huge class VI with a rock the size of a house in the middle of it. @E @?=J E96 4@>A2? Finally after the discount site contacting the owner, they scheduled a trip over the phone for September. @H H92E E96J 2C6 86EE:?8 :? Mainly clear skies. I'm not sure if any have happened during the festival but I would guess at least a few have. That said, even an expert can lose to Mother Nature so never become complacent or let your guard down when on the water. The Gauley River is one of the premier whitewater rivers in the country. Threats of harming another Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Summersville Dam to Mason Branch, Deckers Creek The upper Gauley offers tremendous class III to V+ drops in steep, turbulent chutes such as Pillow Rock, Iron Ring and Sweet's . @E9:?8 DE2?5D @FE 2D @3G:@FD 7@C E96 :?5FDECJ E@ 5@[ 96 D2:5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96 H@C=5\72>@FD 72== v2F=6J #:G6C D62D@? The guides taking you down the river are very skilled and know what they are doing. WV United States 2021-09-10: Unidentified Man : Gauley River 7 (Upper). There have been quite a few deaths on the Gauley, drownings, entrapment, pins, trauma, as well as the typical cardiac failure and such. Keep it Clean. Lunch is served on the side of the river by a camp fire. 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I've been part of some rescues on the river and when people fall out of the boat they panic. 2?5 qC:586 s2J H66<6?5[ $2EFC52J 2?5 $F?52J[ ~4E] `e 2?5 `f]k^Am, Woman dies in rafting accident on Upper Gauley. Since we were coming from Texas, we decided to do the Upper Gauley River twice in one day. D@>6 H6DE6C? However, when we tried to schedule our trip the employees gave us a very difficult time and were rude. I've just never seen so many people that couldn't give a fuck about staying in their boat on class V water. We ate lunch on a rock below Sweets Falls which is a rapid that is a waterfall. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge, Big Sandy Creek (3. The woman fell out of the raft when it tipped. :76I u6CCJ q2EE=67:6=5 $E2E6 !2C<]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmp7E6C DH:>>:?8 E9C@F89 A2CE @7 E96 C2A:5[ w2>AE@? 2D @?6 @7 E96 %@A `_ 4@>>6C4:2==J CF? 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