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The Russians Are Coming, To Raft

Posted by: Leah in Whitewater Rafting, West Virginia, rock climbing, Mountain Biking, Lower New River, Gauley Season, Bridge Day, ACE Adventure Resort on Feb 22, 2010

Leah

I have been guiding now for 10 years and have had many memorable guests in my boat. However, one particular crew wandered into my boat and my life. You may have noted their names on the ACE blog before (New Jersey Likes Rafting?). We affectionately refer to them as the "Russian Girls" (they are actually from Kazakhstan). In no particular order, Naira, Alla and Yuliya (Julia) first came to ACE with a bunch of friends to do the New River, got addicted as people do and came back to do a whole weekend during Gauley Season.

They ended up staying four days, doing an Overnight, a Double Upper and a Marathon. I just happened to be river boarding on their third day on the river and they stopped and talked to me that day. Not thinking much of it, I got a good night's rest before the Marathon the next day.

I was trip leading that day and what appears before my eyes at 6 a.m. at check-in but the Russians. They wanted to be in my boat. Thinking to myself, three small women, oh yeah, and they can't swim very well, on a Marathon - this should be interesting.

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Lucky To Have New River Gorge Zip Line Canopy Tours

Posted by: ScottP in zipline canopy tour, Zip Line Canopy Tours, Zip Line Canopy Tour, Whitewater Rafting, West Virginia, New River Gorge, Canopy Tour, ACE Adventure Resort on Feb 18, 2010

ScottP

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Lately, I have been overcome with the news.  This all began in December with the endless snow. I felt like Jack Nicholson in The Shining; all of the snow was driving me over the edge.  And that was topic one on everyone's mind.  Have you checked the weather?  When was the last time you checked the weather?

First of all, I am not Willard Scott.  Secondly, the only 100th birthday I celebrate will be my own.  Smuckers or not.  Why is everyone obsessed with milk and bread when it snows? I am concerned with Little Debbie cakes and Coronas.  Obviously, my priorities took a U-turn.

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Casey Joins The ACE Blog Team — And The Office

Posted by: Casey in Whitewater Rafting, River Guides, reservations, groups, ACE Adventure Resort on Feb 8, 2010

Casey

After spending almost a decade at ACE Adventure Resort as a  
guide, I have recently transitioned to become the Director of Group  
Sales here at ACE.  This new position has afforded me the opportunity  
to reflect on the many experiences I've had here in beautiful  
southeastern West Virginia over the past 9 years.

When I moved here many moons ago, I was single and in college at  
Northern Arizona University.  I've always loved being around water  
and being active, so I thought that maybe working as a guide would be  
a good fit for me.  I never expected to be here nine years later  
married with two kids and a mortgage.

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Making The Vacation Connection In The Airport

Posted by: ScottP in Whitewater Rafting, Travel Channel, canopy, Adventure Vacations, ACE Adventure Resort on Oct 12, 2009

ScottP

One of my favorite things in the world is people watching. That is why an airport is like a feast for the eyes.  It is sensory overload.

I returned from vacation recently, and this is the story.

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Who's Running This Show, Anyway?

Posted by: Cheri Barkley in Whitewater Rafting, owners, Gauley Season, customer service, ACE Adventure Resort on Oct 5, 2009

Cheri Barkley

I'm often asked by customers, "Who owns ACE?" and I smile because I remember when I was a customer asking that very same question.  Not sure why exactly I wondered, other than I couldn't believe I was having so much fun each and every time I went down the river.

As I described in an earlier blog, I was very impressed with everything I experienced as a customer.  Our guide, Leah, laughed when asked who was the genius that masterminded such a fantastic resort.  I was staring at her partly due to some of her previous stories, and that devilish laugh of hers, when she said there were three owners and then called "Forward!"

I wanted to know more about who made all of this stuff happen from the busses to all the activities. Who were these folks?

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Sorry, Can't Come — It's Gauley Season

Posted by: Alyson Smith in Whitewater Rafting, Upper Gauley, Guides, Gauley Season, Gauley River on Sep 30, 2009

Alyson Smith

Gauley season is in full swing and it's a good time to remind family and friends why I will be unable to attend all weekend events for the next few weeks.

I'm usually the first in line for a wedding, football game (or tailgating at least), family picnic, or class reunion.  But I'm confident in saying that NONE of these activities can compete with running the rapids on the Gauley River.

Please don't be offended.  I love you all and miss you terribly, but you simply don't understand your competition.  Why spend a sunny afternoon in high heels and a dress when I could put on a splash top, P.F.D., and helmet?

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Capture Your Whitewater Rafting Memories On Video

Posted by: Cheri Barkley in Whitewater Rafting, Trip videos, ACE Adventure Resort on Sep 28, 2009

Cheri Barkley

I can't think of any better way to capture your trip memories than on video.  Now don't get me wrong, I always bought the pictures from our trips, but I also bought our DVD videos, too.

It was the videos that actually helped us through the long winter months as we endured that most painful time of what we call river withdrawals.  Each and every time we'd watch a video from one of our trips, we'd laugh and get all hyped up again as if we'd taken another trip only this time staying dry.

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