2023 CONCERTS & EVENTS AT ACE

LOCATION: ACE ADVENTURE RESORT, WEST VIRGINIA

April 8 Paint & Sip with Kelly Lacava

April 15 Mountain Music Festival Hype Party

April 22 Comedy Showcase

April 29 Falling Waters Race

May 6 Ramp it Up Festival

May 12-14 New River Gorge Festival

May 27 Memorial Day Weekend Live Music

June 1-3 Mountain Music Festival

June 10 Waterpark Movie Night, Jurassic Park

June 17 Waterpark DJ Dance Party

June 24 Gritty Chix Mud Run

July 1 Big Air Blob Competition

July 8 Waterpark DJ Dance Party

July 15 Thurmond Ghost Hunt

July 22 Jaws on the Lake

July 29 Waterpark DJ Dance Party

Aug. 5 Color Dash For Hope

Aug. 25-27 New River Yoga Retreat

Sept. 2 West Virginia Brewery Showcase

Sept. 18 Gauley River Animal Race

Sept. 23 Thurmond Ghost Hunt

Oct. 7 New River Gorge Wilds Marathon

Oct. 21 Bridge Day After-party

Oct. 28 Monster Bash Halloween Party

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party

Fall Gauley Season

LOCATION: THE GAULEY RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

AMERICA’S BEST WHITEWATER

YOU’LL NEVER FORGET THIS TRIP.

World renowned and at the top of every river running bucket list, the Gauley River of West Virginia is a proving ground of whitewater prowess. This run is so aggressive, and hosts so many powerful rapids, some paddlers spend their lifetime getting psyched to run the Gauley. This year, it’s your turn.

+ Guaranteed min. 2,800 c.f.s of explosive whitewater every day.

+ Over 100 class II-class V+ rapids!

+ Releases are guaranteed, but limited to 7 weekends only. Don’t miss your chance!

GAULEY FACTS:

LENGTH: 23 MILES

RATING: CLASS V+

# OF RAPIDS: 100+

KNOWN FOR: WORLD CLASS WHITEWATER RAFTING

GREAT FOR: ADRENALINE JUNKIES & EXPERIENCED RAFTERS

September Release Dates

UPPER GAULEY RIVER RAFTING, FULL DAY

LOCATION: THE UPPER GAULEY RIVER SEASON: SEPT. - OCT. MIN. AGE: 15

TRIP DETAILS:

Rapids with the force of a freight train. Drops that swallow 14’ rafts whole. Must make moves and unending adrenaline. The Upper Gauley is a whitewater legend. This is the most challenging rafting we can legally run and you’ll know why.

+ 5 Class V+ rapids including a 14’ waterfall and 35 more.

+ Enjoy a grilled riverside lunch at ACE’s private Sweet’s Falls pavilion while you watch the class V+ show.

+ Earn the whitewater badge of honor as an “Upper G” vet.

+ ACE uses 14’, 6 person high adventure rafts at no extra cost!

+ Learn more at ACEraft.com/upperg

TRIP FACTS:

MEALS: RIVERSIDE LUNCH

RATING: CLASS V+

DISTANCE: 12 MILES

DURATION: FULL DAY

TRIP SKU: LPC

READY TO BOOK?

Call 800-223-2641 or scan the code below.

TRIP UPGRADES:

Want to experience even more from your Upper Gauley river trip? Here are a few ways you can.

+ Camp riverside in the Gauley Wilderness after you run the Upper Gauley. Enjoy hot meals and a campfire before sleeping under the stars. Wake to coffee, breakfast and take on the Lower Gauley.

+ Upgrade to a 12’, 4 person high performance raft. It’s a Gauley game changer.

+ Book a private raft. Gauley rafting is fun, but it’s even more fun with a crew of only your favorite friends and family. Buy the boat! Options for 6, 7 and 8 people in the raft.

LOWER GAULEY RIVER RAFTING, FULL DAY

LOCATION: THE LOWER GAULEY RIVER SEASON: SEPT. - OCT. MIN. AGE: 12

TRIP DETAILS:

Sometimes lost in the shadow of the world famous Upper Gauley the Lower Gauley is lesser known but an amazing trip! This river section is known for incredible and remote scenery coupled with massive wave trains!

+ Run 2 massive Class V rapids and over 50 rapids total.

+ Enjoy beautiful, remote scenery featuring soaring sandstone walls.

+ Learn more at ACEraft.com/lowerg

TRIP FACTS:

MEALS: RIVERSIDE LUNCH

RATING: CLASS V

DISTANCE: 15 MILES

DURATION: FULL DAY

TRIP SKU: FLGS

READY TO BOOK?

Call

TRIP UPGRADES:

Want to experience even more from your Lower Gauley river trip? Here are a few ways you can.

+ Add the Upper Gauley and make your trip an overnight. Check out the 2 day Classic Gauley Overnight.

+ Run the entire Gauley in one day. This is a serious challenge for the experienced rafter.

+ Book a private raft. Gauley rafting is fun, but it’s even more fun with a crew of only your favorite friends and family. Buy the boat! Options for 6, 7 and 8 people in the raft.

Fall Gauley Rafting

Best ride on the river with over 60 thrilling rapids! Our Best Ride Guarantee means standard rafts are 14’. A better ride without an extra charge.

Great for nonprofits on a budget. Early A.M. departure means you’ll get back early to travel. (Good Sunday trip). Min. numbers may apply.

The best ride on the river, guaranteed! Experience Upper Gauley twice in one day with more extreme rapids than any rafting trip we know! Offered on select days only.

Raft both the upper and lower canyons of the world’s 7th best river! The best ride guaranteed in our high performance 14’ 3 cross-tube 6 person rafts.

Your first time on the Gauley? Looking for a trip one step above the Lower New? Experience a whitewater classic known for its wave trains, majestic scenery, and mammoth rock formations.

Sleep late and save! Recommended for nonprofit groups on a budget. Minimum numbers apply and are available on specific dates.

Raft the famous (or is it infamous) Upper Gauley and camp at our beautiful Wood’s Ferry overnight site. Enjoy riverside camping and delicious meals. Wake up to the sound of the River before rafting the Lower Gauley on day 2.

Squeeze all the action you can into 2 days! Raft the entire Gauley, camp on the river then get up the next morning and raft the Upper Gauley AGAIN!

Adrenaline seekers - this trip is for you. Raft the big 5 class V rapids on day 1, camp at Wood’s Ferry then challenge the Upper Gauley again on day 2.

Day 1, raft the Lower Gauley. Day 2 raft the Upper. Return to ACE base each day to the lodging you reserved. Save money on this 2-day adventure.

Raft the Lower G day 1 then camp at our wilderness campground. We’ll prepare the meals while you kick your feet up. Day 2, raft the mighty Upper!

Trips in the gold boxes above can be upgraded to Team Extreme. Strong swimming skills and previous class V rafters are required. Must be booked in groups of 4. Sorry, not available on Saturdays.