More Information on Trip #5: Premier Big Water Canyon Overnight
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“Great Whitewater, Riverside Camping, Fabulous Meals”
To really escape the pressures of the real world, try a two-day overnight trip. Two full days of paddling fun, plus riverside camping under the stars, is certain to relax the soul and recharge the batteries. This is a traditional 2-day camping trip done to ACE’s exacting standards of service and comfort.
Let’s get right to the point…not everybody likes sleeping outdoors. With an ACE overnight, it’s truly “roughing it easy.” We own our private riverside campsite so we can provide you with lots of comforts you might not expect on a rafting/camping adventure.
You’ll spend the night in a large spacious tent, permanently set up on a platform. That guarantees that you’ll stay dry and not entertain any unwanted woodland critters. Your tents are well spaced to give you privacy and that wonderful feeling of being in the great outdoors.
The campsite has a permanent camp kitchen, with grills and picnic tables…all under roof. No eating out in the rain…no sand in your scrambled eggs. On many trips the Guides bring along their musical instruments and play a little mountain music after dinner. And there’s always a roaring campfire.
The ladies especially appreciate the sanitary facilities. No need to visit the woods when nature calls. Guys, you’re welcome to visit the woods instead of the facilities if it adds to your outdoor experience.
A big problem on most overnights is that your gear and food needs to be carried along on your first day on the river. Since our campsite is only a short distance from the ACE Adventure Center, we can drive your stuff to the campsite while you’re enjoying your first day on the river. That means that you can bring more stuff (since you don’t have to pack it for the river), and that your stuff will be dry when you get to the campsite.
Your 2-day adventure starts with the frisky, beginner-friendly rapids of the Upper New. The rapids are interspersed with calm pools, perfect for swimming in the New’s warm (75 degrees) Summertime water. Your Guide will be rowing the raft so you can either help paddle or just kick back and enjoy a relaxing float. The more adventurous members of the group can choose to do Day 1 in a “rubber ducky.” These sporty 1 or 2-person inflatable kayaks let you drive your own boat and explore the river under the watchful eyes of your Guides. Ducks are easy to paddle and really increase the fun factor in the Upper New’s Class II and III rapids. Remember, the choice is yours…relax in the raft or go for it in a ducky.
In mid-afternoon, the trip arrives at the campsite and the Guides get busy cooking a delicious dinner. Steak, grilled salmon and veggie entrees are always on the menu. Salads and desert complete the feast. Soft drinks, wine and beer are available and you can always bring your own beverages…we’ll keep ‘em cold for you.
After dinner, it’s time to gather around the campfire for games and river stories from the Guides. This is also a great time for a little exploring. The historic ghost town of Thurmond is about a
half-hour hike and the Guides will be happy to go along with you and explain the gorge’s unique and compelling history.
After a night under the stars, you’ll awake to a huge breakfast and get ready for another day on the river. This time, it’ll be the magnificent Lower New with 24 named Class III to V rapids. That means 5 to 6 hours on the water including a hot grilled lunch served at another of our private camp sites.
Folks who take our overnight trips are among the happiest customers we have. Join us this Summer and you’ll see why. |
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