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Gauley Season Brings Adrenalin Junkies To West Virginia

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Adventure lovers in West Virginia know about a little something called Gauley Season. Each fall, the Summersville Dam is unleashed into West Virginia's Gauley River to fill up Summersville Lake. The result of all that water pouring through the gates turns that part of southern West Virginia into a whitewater rafter's paradise with peak season rapids ranging in intensity from Class VI (professional) to Class III (moderate). Each year over 60,000 whitewater enthusiasts each year converge on the area for the ride of a lifetime.

Class VI-Mountain River navigates these waters for six weekends straight, offering unforgettable rides on half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips lead by the river-seasoned staff. Every Class VI-Mountain River trip is photographed by experts and so you get professional views of your exploits.

Options including staying in Class VI - Mountain River's New River Gorge Adventure Resort on the canyon rim of the New River Gorge, or camping at the edge of the New or Gauley River. The resort is over 1,000 acres with luxury vacation homes for rent, a wide variety of WV cabin rentals from rustic to deluxe, and ample private West Virginia campground facilities. Many of the cabins on the Gorge have hot tubs, a different type of white water to soothe away the day's adventures. Check out the Class VI-Mountain River website for more details.

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Paddles and Pints Combines Beer and Adventure

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Sometimes there's nothing better after a day of exertion than a good beer. The 2010 Paddles and Pints rafting trip combines both. Rogue Wilderness Adventures is partnering with Oregon brew master Mark Vickery for three days of whitewater rapids and tasty brews. For the last five years Mark has been the head brewer at Golden Valley Brewery in McMinnville, Oregon and he has over 20 years of brewing experience. This trip will be a rafting excursion down the wild and scenic Rogue River Canyon in Oregon. During the day, the staff of Rogue Wilderness Adventures will take paddlers down one of the most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country. Evenings will be spent camping on sandy beaches as guides serve dishes like steak, grilled shrimp, and fajitas paired with a variety of beers. Mark will be lecturing each evening on his favorite beer types and how each one is created. The trip runs Friday August 27, 2010 to Sunday August 29, 2010 or Friday September 10, 2010 to Sunday September 12, 2010. The cost is $899 per person. Other special trips are available including the Paddles and Paws Rafting trip that pairs dogs and owners for an exhilarating adventure.

Tags: beer, beer tastings, rafting, rogue river, whitewater rafting