WEST RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING

http://www.crabapplewhitewater.com/index.shtml

SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2008

We raft the West River on scheduled dam releases during spring run-off in April.

The West offers a unique trip combining eight miles of continuous Class III intermediate action with some bigger white water in rapids such as "Landslide" and "The Dumplings".

We meet our trip at Mount Snow Ski Resort and end the trip there with a delicious cookout and slide show of the day's raft trip. We begin our trip by walking to the top of Ball Mountain Dam. Views from atop the dam are breathtaking as we look down at the first rapid and back across the reservoir at Stratton Mountain Ski Area. We then descend to the river and practice paddling for the upcoming action. The first half of the trip runs through beautiful Jamaica State Park and includes a half-mile rapid called "Landslide" and the feature rapid of the day, "The Dumplings". "The Dumplings" is a tight S-turn where strong team paddling is necessary to avoid giant boulders and hit the biggest waves. After a quick snack, the second half of the trip has several more rapids like "The Ledges" and works back toward our base camp at Mount Snow. The West has an unbeatable combination of action and scenery which is universally loved by both veteran and new rafters.

Trip Overview

Bus Departure time : TBA

Miles: 8

Trip time: Full day

Minimum Age: 12

Food: Cookout at base after trip

No. of people per boat: 6 - 8

Rapid Classification: Class II-IV

Digital Slide Presentation from "Landslide" rapid

CLUB TRIP

The trip includes round trip bus from Fitchburg with a pick-up stop in Winchendon.

Rafting price, all wet gear (PFD & wet suit), cookout, transportation too and from river. Black flys, mosquito’s and excitement all FREE. Liability Waiver and release must be signed on day of trip.

SCHEDULED TRIP WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE

Price P/P = $95 Members add $15 for non-member price = $110

DEPOSIT: $25 ASAP BALANCE DUE @ MARCH 20TH MEETING.

IF WE DON’T HAVE CASH AND 25 MINIMUM BY MARCH MEETING TRIP IS OFF

WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP

REGISTRATION