Category Archives: Gauley River Rafting

Have you ever wondered how it feels after your first Gauley River trip? Below are direct quotes from a first-time ACE guest- Bob H. of Rhode Island. Bob visited ACE on the last Gauley day of the year (October 21st in 2012) . Historically this is one of our favorite… Continue reading

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Sunday I had a “moment of being” while paddling on the Gauley River. You know, one of those moments where all your senses are engaged and you just feel completely “in” the moment? Continue reading

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So, with confidence in my voice I said, “I do”. I couldn’t tell you much about our lines that day, but I can tell you I remember a few key things about my first day on the Gauley River: Continue reading

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So, with confidence in my voice I said, “I do”. I couldn’t tell you much about our lines that day, but I can tell you I remember a few key things about my first day on the Gauley River: Continue reading

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The West Virginia DNR, in cooperation with WVPRO, stocked 1,500 pounds of rainbow trout in the Gauley River on June 7, 2012. The goal of the stocking is to enhance trout fishing opportunities in the Gauley River, especially in the remote canyon section of the Gauley River. Continue reading

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If you miss our new cornbread salad on your rafting trip, no need to fret. We’re sharing the recipe so you could try it at home. Continue reading

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a story by Joyce Cooper all about the very first trips down West Virginia’s Lower Gauley River, and how a lot of the whitewater rapids that are now world famous got their names. Continue reading

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After reading Julia’s blog “ACE: Fun for all ages! Even Grandpa” it inspired me to relate a story about Carl, a 76-year-old gentleman I took down the Upper Gauley some years ago. Continue reading

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After a whitewater rafting trip at ACE Adventure Resort, we often are asked if it is okay to tip your guide. Short answer: yes. The long answer is more nuanced Continue reading

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Veteran guide offers tips on how to choose the best paddlers for a ACE Adventure Resort’s Whitewater Rumble, a whitewater raft race on the Lower Gauley in WV Continue reading

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