Whitewater Rafting & Multi-Sport Weekend

Best whitewater in the East

Join Outdoor Bound as we head for roaring water! The New River of West Virginia provides the best whitewater in the eastern United States. Make the most of your Memorial Day Weekend with this multi-sport adventure. Ready for the rapid just ahead, you look around to soak-in your surroundings. The size of the Gorge and the cliffs looming hundreds of feet overhead are humbling and larger than life. The river’s current begins picking up speed as you enter the rapid. The river suddenly drops, catapulting your raft down a slide and then up the face of a giant wave. You are looking up at the sky, wide-eyed and smiling. Your crew continues paddling as a team, from one wave to the next, water crashing from all sides as your friends yell in excitement. The water calms, prompting paddle high–fives and water-soaked smiles. As you turn and look upstream you realize what a special place West Virginia is.

Event Details

Depart 12:00 PM (Noon) Friday
Return Around 9:00 PM Monday
Departure/Return Location Northeast corner of 73rd Street and Broadway (1, 2, 3 train to 72nd Street)

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Package Details

Includes

Transportation (if chosen as an option)
Three nights camping
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday
Class IV and V white-water rafting

Meals

While in West Virginia on Saturday and Sunday, all your meals will be provided. Breakfasts and lunches are hearty to sustain you during an active weekend. Saturday dinner will include barbeque chicken and ribs. Sunday dinner will be a delicious steak feast. Please contact us if you prefer a vegetarian option.

Optional Activities

Horseback riding or rock climbing: $80 (out of pocket). Email us your preference so we can make the appropriate reservations. Your spot is not guaranteed unless you indicate that you would like to participate in the activity and pay in advance.

What to Bring

Bathing Suit

Sunscreen

Water shoes or old sneakers

Quick dry shoes and shorts/pants

Camera

Sleeping bag and pad

Tent. Rent from Outdoor Bound for $20

Hiking boots or shoes

Flashlight or headlamp

Itinerary

Friday

Journey from New York to West Virginia

Departing noon on Friday, relax and enjoy a beautiful drive southwest to the state of West Virginia.

Itinerary

Saturday

Hiking, Rock Climbing or Horseback Riding

The day is yours! Kick off the day to a hearty breakfast, then on to your choice of rock climbing, horseback riding, caving, or just lounge around the camp and explore the woods.

Rock Climbing

Licensed guides will be your belay when you strap yourself into a harness and look for handholds in the rock, honing your dexterity and strength. This is a great way to explore the magnificent New River Gorge.

Horseback Riding

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the mountainous New River Gorge area while riding along wooded trails. This is a great way to combine adventures while vacationing in West Virginia.

Itinerary

Sunday

Rafting the New River

Cradling one of the oldest rivers in the world, the New River Gorge is a geologic masterpiece formed over millions of years. The New river offers a wide array of whitewater adventure experiences as it cascades north through the Appalachian Mountains. The lower New gets steeper as the gorge constricts, creating over 20 legendary big water rapids before you take out underneath the awe-inspiring New River Gorge Bridge.

Stunning mountain scenery, diverse wildlife, rich history, and dependable water flows combine to make the “Grand Canyon of the East” home to America’s best whitewater.

Itinerary

Monday

Depart for Home

After a final restful night of camping in the quiet woods of West Virginia, prepare yourself for the journey home. Our drive starts in the morning so you can be home in time to prepare for your week ahead.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Overview

Adventures at All Skill Levels

We offer adventures for everyone, no matter what your skill level. This guide will help you decide which trip is right for you.

Activity

How long (in hours) you may be active every day during the trip.
Distances

You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.
Surfaces

What types of terrain you may encounter and should be prepared for on your trip.
Elevation Change

The largest elevation change you may encounter on your trip.
Altitude

The highest elevation you may reach on your trip.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 1

Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful

Welcome to the outdoors! These trips are designed to introduce you to new challenges and new adventurers. Take in the scenery, tackle moderate elevation, experience some local flavor, and enjoy your day out of the office.

Activity

You can expect to be active for one to three hours. Take a long walk around Central Park to make sure you’re comfortable being outdoors and active for at least a two-hour period.
Distances

For our Level 1 trips, you’ll be walking or hiking less than three miles. Think about this distance in terms of the width of Manhattan. Walking from the Hudson to the East River via 14th street is just under two miles.
Surfaces

You’ll be walking on flat terrain. This means there will be limited rocks and a few tree roots.
Elevation Change

There will be little or no elevation change on this trip. To simulate the change in elevation, trying walking three flights of stairs and back.
Altitude

Less than 3,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 2

Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers

Level 2 trips will give you a taste of what hiking is all about. Test yourself on intermediate terrain, including light rock scrambles and ascending multiple peaks. The trips will invigorate you and inspire you to continue strengthening your hiking skills.

Activity

You can expect to be active for four to six hours. Prepare for the trip by jogging three miles around Central Park.
Distances

Plan on getting starter miles under your belt. You’ll be doing up to six miles on this trip. You can imagine this distance in terms of the full Central Park loop, which is 6.1 miles.
Surfaces

You’ll be hiking on rolling terrain. You can expect rock surfaces, steeps, roots and small boulders.
Elevation Change

There could be up to an accumulative 1,500 feet per day.
Altitude

From sea level to 6,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 3

Moderate — for Novices and Above

Level three hikes will challenge you with a faster pace and longer distances. This hard work allows you to see more terrain and higher vistas. You should expect to be tired and fulfilled on the van ride home.

Activity

We’ll be out on the trails for five to eight hours. Prepare for this trip by maintaining your daily fitness regime that includes both cardio and strength.
Distances

Be ready to cover some serious distance. We may hike up to ten miles today before heading back to the city. This is the distance between Battery Park and Washington Heights in Manhattan.
Surfaces

We’ll be walking on rolling or mountainous terrain. This will require navigating various rock faces and trail conditions including steep inclines and uneven ground.
Elevation Change

There could be up to 2,000 feet per day.
Altitude

From sea level to 10,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 4

Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills

Deep inside you is a desire to push past your limit. On these hikes you’ll be challenged by some of the steepest elevations and technical terrain available. These trips are for endurance athletes and those who wish to push their physical abilities.

Activity

You can expect to be active for six to nine hours. You can best prepare for a Level 4 trip by maintaining your intense fitness regiment, trying to get your mile time below 7 minutes, and hiking consistently on the weekends.
Distances

Level 4 hikes can be up to 16 miles. This is the distance between Wall Street and Yonkers.
Surfaces

These trails will be mountainous with exposed terrain, uneven trails and steep ascents/descents. Most hikes will require not only hiking boots but also additional gear like hiking poles and headlamps.
Elevation Change

There could be elevation change of up to 3,000 feet per day and possible altitude.
Altitude

From sea level to 14,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 5

Strenuous — Very Fit or Experienced Travelers

Prepare yourself for the ultimate outdoor experience. If you yearn to touch the sky and think the rewards outweigh the risks and extreme conditions, this is what you’re looking for. Over the course of multiple days you will be called upon to prove you belong among the best.

Activity

You should be ready for at least ten hours a day of pain, challenge, and constant small victories.
Distances

You should expect to be hiking for at least twelve miles a day. Prepare for this by racing in triathlons, training for a marathon and up keeping your hiking skills.
Surfaces

On Level 5 trips you will be trekking in remote mountains with exposed terrain and loose features.
Elevation Change

There could be elevation change of 5,000 feet per day.
Altitude

Altitude change could also reach up to 14,000 feet.

Why Outdoor Bound?

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

New Experiences

Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

Environmental Awareness

“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.

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