More Information on Trip #119: Traditional Lower New Rapid Fun
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“Half the Time…All of the Adventure”
The Rapid Run trip is fast becoming one of our most popular adventures. As our everyday lives become more complicated, many folks don’t want to devote a full day to a raft trip. Maybe you’re just passing through on the way to your vacation destination. Maybe you have a meeting or a flight to catch later in the day. Maybe you’d like to combine a raft trip with one of our other adventures like horseback riding, kayaking, biking or climbing. Maybe Mom wants to go shopping while Dad takes the kids on the river. Maybe 2 to 2-1/2 hours of concentrated fun is your idea of a perfect day. Whatever the reasons, the half-day “Rapid Run” is very, very popular.
The Lower New boasts 24 Class III to V rapids…2 before lunch and 22 after lunch. That’s the traditional full-day format. With only 2 rapids, the “before lunch” section involves some floating, swimming, playing, rock-jumping, etc. On the RapidRun, we bypass this section and do the 8 miles and 22 fabulous rapids of the “after lunch” section.
The trip takes between 2 and 2-1/2 hours, depending on the water level. The Lower New has plenty of current so we don’t have to do a lot of paddling between rapids. We simply keep moving at an easy pace from one crashing rapid to the next. It’s a great way to run the river.
Perhaps the best way to judge the quality of the Rapid Run trip is to notice that the most senior Guides are usually found here. These veterans, who can usually get their choice of best because of their seniority, are happiest when they’re on a Rapid Run. The Guides are happiest when their Guests are happy…and nobody’s ever unhappy on a Rapid Run. In fact, many Guests on the morning run turn right around and sign up for the afternoon trip…it’s that much fun.
Because there’s no lunch and the logistics are easier, the Rapid Run costs less than our full-day trips. All of the fun for less money…what a concept. On the Traditional Rapid Run, we use our larger, more stable 16-foot Industry-Standard rafts. Although we built our reputation on running the lighter and more agile 14-foot boats, we know that not everyone wants the wildest ride the river can offer.
With the Traditional format, using the larger boats, the emphasis is on safety and fun. Your experienced Guide will take the more conservative runs through the rapids with the goal of keeping everyone in the boat. Whereas unintentional swims are quite common on the High Adventure Trip, they are very, very rare on this trip. That makes the Traditional format perfect for groups and families with younger children. Youngsters as young as 11 will find the fun and adventure they’re looking for while their parents will have the security of knowing that the kids are running the river safely.
There’s also the added advantage of saving money. The Traditional Rapid Run is the best value on the river. Your ride won’t be quite as exciting in the heavier boat, but you will save money. Your choice. |
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