More Information on Trip #17: Team Extreme Upper Gauley
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“Run the Gauley Like A Hero”
ACE invented this trip over 17 years ago and it’s grown in popularity ever since. Let our bravest guides show you the wildest ride on the Gauley! It all began when ACE introduced 12-foot, 4 or 5-person self bailing maximum thrill rafts to West Virginia. Our Guides began using them on the Gauley on their days off Pretty soon it became apparent that, in the hands of a highly-skilled professional, these rafts could be used to take experienced guests, who want the wildest trip possible, down the Upper Gauley.
On a Team Extreme trip, we emphasize teamwork and shared adventure in an instructional format. You’ll be taught a number of advanced techniques. You’ll learn weight shifts, paddling draws and braces that are required moves when you’re running this small of a raft in the Team Extreme format. You’ll also have to demonstrate personal self-rescue skills as well as the methods of getting swimmer back into the boat immediately…and you’ll probably have opportunities to put these skills to use!
Team Extreme paddlers explore routes through rapids where others can only watch. They surf holes usually only surfed by kayakers. In every rapid, your Guide will explain the options and you choose an aggressive of a run as you are up to…if he or she has the crew to pull it off. It’s a wild and crazy ride on one of America’s most demanding rivers.
Obviously, Team Extreme trips make for some pretty entertaining videos. As your video is played after the trip, you’ll notice just about everyone in the vicinity is checking out the Team Extreme tape. Some may be questioning your sanity, but most will just be impressed with what you’ve done with that maximum thrill boat.
Because of the limited raft capacity, Team Extreme trips are booked only in multiples of 4 or 5. And make sure that everyone in your little group is physically up to a very harsh and strenuous day. This is definitely not a trip for first-time rafters. Make absolutely sure that everyone knows what they’re getting into. Strong swimming skills and previous class V rafting are a must. |
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