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Anaethema 
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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
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! happy






 

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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
That doesn't looks fun at all! plain

 

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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
Nice pics applause

 

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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
looks gay

 

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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
What class rapids are we talking about?

 

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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
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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Subject: The Upper Gauley river...
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!! applause


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

 

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