16th Annual
Oceanfront Jaycee Whitewater Rafting
 September 20-22, 2008
Gauley River, West Virginia - All Invited! (Min age 16)

Take a trip on the adventurous waterways of the Gauley River in West Virginia as you raft down roaring rapids through beautiful mountains and clean fresh air.

This is a very popular trip worldwide with its big rapids ranging from casual paddling to heart-thumping rapids and much more. This trip fills up fast so first-pay, first served.

Rafting is on Sunday, September 22nd, so plan on taking Friday off from work for traveling. First-Come (pay), First-Served!

Saturday, Sept 20
We will be arriving in West Virginia at the campsite around 9am to 6pm. Then we have the entire day to visit the New River Gorge, swim in Summersville Lake, go for a bike ride, hike along the trails, rock climbing, go horseback riding, gather/buy firewood (A MUST) or just set up a hammock and chill out the whole day. We'll head on out to the rafting center around 7pm and watch the sunset in the mountains! An awesome part of the trip.

Sunday, September 21 - Raft time is 8:30a
6:00a Wake up and have hearty, robust breakfast to fuel ourselves for the day.
7:30a Head over to the raft center to get ready for the trip: fill out forms, shop, see videos and all that preparatory stuff.
8:30a We load up and head to the drop off point. We raft downstream and have lunch on the river.
5:00p We'll get back to the raft center around 6:00-ish. We hang out with raft guides, watch videos of the trip & buy photographs/videos of the trip.

CAMPFIRE: All of which is sure to fill our bellies as we fill the air with laughter, stories and songs. S'mores are a must!!!!

Monday, Sept 22
Pack up the campsite and leave around 10am-12noon. Grab a lunch/dinner on the road. Get home. Unpack, shower and take a long nap.

Equipment/Gear Needed:
Yes, this is camping at a campground. Running water and bathroom/showers at campsite. So you are going to need a tent and camping equipment. If you do not have the equipment, please contact Jeff Miller below and he will set you up with the equipment. Cabins available for rental for those non-tenters set up through the rafting center.

There will be items for sale at the rafting center to those who want souvenirs, photos, videos, clothing, etc. So plan your $$$ accordingly. I'll see you on the river! Jeff P Miller, trip leader President, Oceanfront Jaycees Owner, Back To The Earth Adventures 757-567-4036