Author Archives: Rachel Smith

White water rafting in the New River Gorge? Yes. Sure. Definitely. But if you ever met me on the street, the last word you would think of is “runner.”  I’m short, just a bit overweight, and, well, not the dictionary definition of physically fit. I’ve spent 25 years of my Read more.

These are the top 5 questions we get asked here at the ACE reservations office about rafting on the Gauley River. Continue reading

When you are on vacation at ACE you’re going to be outside most of the time. We can only hope that on rainy days, we all have a little sugar in our pockets to help make our own lemonade. Continue reading

Wondering what shoes to bring to ACE? Here’s what works and what doesn’t. Continue reading

For just a night or two during a whirlwind two days at ACE, sometimes all you need is a place to keep your hot dogs cold and lay your head at night. Continue reading

Exactly one year ago this week I was having my first panic attack. My boyfriend, Chris, and I were unexpectedly unemployed. Four days later I got a response from my resume, “We’d love to have you work for us! We’ll contact you soon. – Brandi, ACE Adventures.” Continue reading