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Real Whitewater
Paddle and raft through rapids that build from splashy riffles to roaring Class IV drops — with trained guides teaching you to read and run the river.
Six days running the wild whitewater of the New River Gorge — Class I to IV rapids, riverside camps, and one of the oldest rivers on Earth.
Launch · June 6, 2027 · New River Gorge, WV
Heads up: Our trip runs June 6–12, 2027 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve's New River Experience. Exact daily put-in times get locked in once the base confirms our crew's schedule — we'll update the countdown the moment it's set.
It's a multi-day river voyage down the legendary New River — one of the oldest rivers in the world. Our crew paddles through Class I–IV whitewater, camps on the riverbank, and explores the wild, history-soaked New River Gorge from the water up.
Paddle and raft through rapids that build from splashy riffles to roaring Class IV drops — with trained guides teaching you to read and run the river.
Camp on sandy riverbanks under the stars, cook riverside, and fall asleep to the sound of rushing water deep in the gorge.
Swim the calm pools, fish for smallmouth bass, hike to overlooks, and pass beneath the iconic New River Gorge Bridge — one of the highest in North America.
This is the water we're running. Get hyped — then go learn what the adventure holds and start getting river-ready.
▶ New River Trek — High Adventure
Bookmark these. Everything about the river program comes from the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
Rapids, camps, fishing, and the day-by-day flow of our week on the New River.
Swim test, paddle skills, and conditioning. A strong crew is a safe, happy crew.
Exactly what goes in your dry bag — and what to leave at home.