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Anaethema
Title: Out of my mind.. back in 5 min
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Registered: 2003-3-26 11:46:04
If you ever find yourself close to West Virginia in the fall, I HIGHLY recommend going on a whitewater rafting trip down the Upper Gauley river. There are 6 weeks during the fall where they reduce the water level behind Summerville dam and during this time the Upper Gauley is ranked as the #7 whitewater river in the world. It was an incredible experience and something I had been wanting to do for the last 9 years. If you all ever find yourself in the WV area during the fall, go check it out!!

Posting pics so you all can see for yourselves what it was like. Enjoy!





 

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Quazimortal  4 stars
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That doesn't looks fun at all!

 

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Nice pics

 

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PasswordLLOTH  3 stars
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looks gay

 

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Dysonspheroid
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What class rapids are we talking about?
Rastafriarmon  1 star
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Registered: 2008-11-16 20:32:25
ya.. that looks insane... fun stuff though I'm sure..

Musta been good chase boats (kayaker's fer those who have never done)

 

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Anaethema
Title: Out of my mind.. back in 5 min
Posts: 12
Registered: 2003-3-26 11:46:04
Dysonspheroid posted:

What class rapids are we talking about?



There are several class IV's and five class V rapids on the Upper Gauley:

Insignificant
Pillow Rock (where we flipped - lots of Youtube videos online of this spot)
Lost Paddle
Iron Ring
Sweet's Falls

After waiting 9 years to be in a position to go, I can definitely say it was absolutely worth the trip!!


A short video to show you what Pillow Rock is like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjPtEqFz7OU

 

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