Tag Archives: Lower Gauley
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 →
There’s a popular misconception about going whitewater rafting on the Gauley River in West Virginia, and goes like this: everyone falls out of the raft. Not true. In fact, the vast, vast majority of people stay in the raft on both the Upper and Lower Gauley Rivers, especially in the Class V rapids. Here are 3 tips to help you stay in the boat.
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Here are 10 points you should pay particular attention to on a map of the Gauley River. Continue reading →
When Summersville Dam is releasing and the Gauley River fills with awesome whitewater, not even a best friend’s wedding can tear this ACE Adventure Resort raft guide away Continue reading →
Drive into ACE Adventure Resort in the fall conjures images of canopy tours, Gauley whitewater, cool mornings for rock climbing in the mist and warm afternoons relaxing by the river Continue reading →
As Gauley Season approached, I was ready for the river trips, the weather, and the scenery. I love driving in West Virginia, and nothing compares to my morning commute in the fall. When talking about commuting to work, most envision crowded 6-lane highways, waiting on exit ramps, and a million Read more.
Adventure Consultant Scott P. shares his tips for planning the most enjoyable Gauley River vacation possible at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia Continue reading →
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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If you think you have the ultimate whitewater rafting crew, sign them up for ACE’s inaugural Whitewater Rumble race on the Lower Gauley River in West Virginia Continue reading →
Who are the best guest paddlers at ACE? As a guide for more than two decades I have had some incredible crews. In fact, the strongest crew I ever had was an all-women crew on the Upper Gauley: They listened to commands and paddled like demons. The raft would surge Read more.
