2022 Spring Mailer

SPRING INTO A NEW ADVENTURE!

THE YEAR’S BIGGEST WAVES

& THE BEST SAVINGS!

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NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK THE

& PRESERVE

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OUR NEWEST NATIONAL PARK

IS WAITING FOR YOU! It’s been a long winter, hasn’t it? Sometimes it feels like spring will never get here… but when it does, it really puts on a show! Here in “The Gorge” cold, icy

NEW!

ADD AN AERIAL PARK ADVENTURE THIS SPRING! Our Aerial Park offers hours of pure fun and is

snow is melting into the creeks, feeding gorgeous waterfalls and swelling the

open all year round! If

ancient New River to some of the biggest water levels of the year.

you’re looking for even more fun in your day our Adventure Aerial Park is

On the shorelines and cliffsides tender sprouts of spring wildflowers are

the perfect option!

emerging while colorful buds swell on the tree-lined cliffs. The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the outdoors are calling you.

This spring, shake off your cabin fever and join us in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. It’s time for an adventure!

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LOWER NEW RIVER GORGE WHITEWATER RAFTING IN THE NATIONAL PARK

Get ready for 14 miles of fast moving currents while you paddle up and over standing waves measuring 16 feet from crest to trough while avoiding huge hydraulics that would swallow a house!

The New River Gorge National Park & Preserve encompasses 53 miles and 70,000 acres along the course of the New River in West Virginia. Here, in the bottom of a 1,000 foot deep gorge, you’ll find the adventure of a lifetime on world-class whitewater, the biggest and best east of the Mississippi.

The New River earned its “Grand Canyon of the East” nickname from its big water rafting in the Spring. Unlike other eastern rivers, the New takes on the big-water characteristics of well known western rivers in the Spring. With peak flows of 32,000cfs and averages between 12,000 - 20,000cfs, Spring rafting trips in the New River Gorge pack a punch!

WANT TWICE THE ADVENTURE?

RUN THE LOWER NEW T WICE! TRIPS START MAY 1ST !

Paddle the New River Gorge twice on back-to-back trips in May and June! Enjoy

SPRING NEW RIVER RAFTING

the phenomenal rapids and scenery two

THESE WAVES ARE

HUGE!

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Book A Full Day Trip!

TRIP NAME: LOWER NEW RIVER GORGE

Book A Half Day Trip!

MIN. AGE: 12 YEARS

times, running alternate lines through some rapids on your second run, and getting to experience 36 class III-V rapids in one whitewater-packed day!

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TRIP LENGTH: FULL DAY OR HALF DAY

MEALS: FULL DAYS INCLUDE LUNCH! WILD

FULL DAY & HALF DAY AVAILABLE

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HOW BIG IS

One of the most unique characteristics of the New River is its wide range and dynamic scope

BIG? TEAM EXTREME

of runnable whitewater flows. Every water level does something different and special in each

12’ RAFT UPGRADE

rapid, and the most experienced river guides know each and every water level inside and out.

As spring rafting season

They also know that there’s something extra special about big-water runs in the Spring!

The amount of flow, measured in cubic feet per second (cfs), plays a big role in the difficulty

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transitions into summer, the volume of the New River Gorge begins to recede. The wave trains stay exciting but

level of rapids, and even whether or not a river can be paddled safely. For someone who’s

they’re more condensed and

never rafted the New & Gauley Rivers at a high springtime water level, it’s difficult to imagine

a bit smaller. We have the

just how big and awesome our West Virginia rivers can be. So let’s do a little comparison,

June 22nd you can choose a

looking at two of North America’s most famous whitewater runs, the Grand Canyon of the

12’ raft on the Lower New.

Colorado River and the Gauley River Fall Release. How do springtime big-water trips on the New and Gauley compare?

perfect solution! Starting

That short and nimble craft will make the waves feel even bigger than early spring!

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The Grand Canyon averages flows between 12,000 - 15,000cfs during their summer rafting season. In April and May, the New River averages between 12,000 - 20,000cfs with some days reaching peak flows of 32,000cfs! That’s HUGE!

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MAY IS THE MONTH

FOR GAULEY GOODNESS!

If you liked the whitewater you paddled on your trip during Gauley Season, it’s time for you to come back and see what Spring has to offer! May is the month to get in on the Gauley goodness. Between the incoming water from its tributaries and water released from the now full Summersville Lake, Gauley flows can be two, three, and even four times the 2,800cfs Gauley Season fall release.

SPRING GAULEY WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS

Spring rafting trips on the Gauley often paddle the lower section due to the high spring flows of the Meadow River, the Gauley’s largest tributary. This is great news for a few reasons! Spring flows on the Lower Gauley are higher than they are during the Gauley Season Fall Release, often two, three, and even four times higher! The Lower Gauley is known for its huge, continuous wave trains through epic

RAFT THE NEW AND GAULEY

canyon views that are exploding with color in the Spring. Experience

THE T WIN RIVERS PACKAGE!

the world-class rapids of Canyon Doors, Koontz’s Flume, Heaven Help

Why travel here and just raft one river?

Us, and Pure Screaming Hell where your adrenaline is sure to be

Spring is the perfect time to paddle both

peaked by this amazing whitewater!

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STARTING MAY 1ST!

the New and the Gauley at some amazing big-water flows. Come see for yourself why we are known for whitewater and paddle both of our world-renowned rivers by booking a Twin River Package!

TRIP NAME: SPRING GAULEY RIVER TRIP LENGTH: FULL DAY WITH COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH!

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MIN. AGE 12 YEARS

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Guests love our private riverside campground at Erskine!

Zips & Dips

Boots & Boats

Rocks & Raf ts SUPs & Raf ts

STARTING MAY 1ST! MULTI-SPORT RIVERSIDE OVERNIGHTS Seeking even more adventure? Join us for an overnight, multi-sport experience, combining two of our amazing outdoor adventures with a night of riverside camping

Pedals & Paddles

in between. Choose one of six adventure activities for day one and get ready for some action packed whitewater rafting on the New River for the other day. All multi-sport

The Esrkine Bottom Camp circa 1876

adventures include remote, riverside camping at ACE’s private Erskine overnight site in the heart of the New

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River Gorge. Enjoy the glow of the fire and rushing

Enjoy the guided activity of your choice!

sound of the river as you take in the starry sky above.

Camping includes a delicious dinner and home-style breakfast prepared by your guides.

ALL TRIPS INCLUDE:

TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM RIVER ALL RAFTING EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONAL GUIDES DINNER DAY 1, BREAKFAST & LUNCH DAY 2 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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+ Ziplining + Mountain Biking + SUP

+ Hiking + Rock Climbing

TRIP OPTIONS: NIGHT 1

Camp out at our private riverside campground in the New River Gorge. Our guides RAFTING will set up camp, cook you dinner and likely weave a few tall tales by the fire.

NEW!

ENJOY ACE’S EXCLUSIVE RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND Once a booming coal town owned by the Thurmond Coal Company, the town of Erskine had long been abandoned and returned to nature until just last year! Jerry and Dylan Cook realized the potential for this riverside property to provide our guests a remote National Park experience like no other, so they got to work. The result is an

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expanding wilderness getaway

Wake up and raft the Lower New River Gorge!

Catch the last of the big water days on the Lower New River Gorge on a fast paced, big hitting day of rafting in the National Park.

featuring tent platforms, a spruce shelter, and the chance to really get away from it all!

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A WORLD OF ADVENTURE IN ONE PLACE

RELAX

Our 1,500 acre adventure resort started with rafting, but it’s become so much more.

IN YOUR CABIN!

Of course the zipline tours are very popular these days, but we didn’t stop there. Just beyond your cabin door, you’ll find a wide range of guided activities: a new Aerial Adventure Park, our cliff-side zipline course with National Park views, ATV tours, a waterpark, and more!

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EXPLORE THE NEW RIVER GORGE!

FROM ROCKS, RIVERS, & TRAILS, WE’RE YOUR GUIDE TO THE PARK.

DINE LAKESIDE THE LOST PADDLE BAR AND GRILL

Rock Climbing

Mountain Biking

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Guided Hikes & More!

Right beside our lake, you’ll discover plenty of tasty options.

The Lost Paddle Bar and Grill, open every afternoon, features local craft beer, cocktails, and traditional American fare. There’s even a wood-fired pizza oven, and our slushy stand serving up refreshing adult and kid-friendly frozen drinks!

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ACE ADVENTURE WATERPARK

OPEN IN MAY!

SUN, FUN AND WATERSLIDES!

DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

SPRING RAFTING IS WARMER THAN YOU THINK For the well-dressed rafter there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear. With just a little prior planning, big-water rafting in the Spring can be just as comfortable as any other trip despite the cooler temps. Be cozy & comfortable by renting a wetsuit, long-sleeved

This year we’ve even added another zipline and more floating obstacles of fun.

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neoprene jacket, splash jacket, and booties. We’ll get you the right layers to have a blast paddling the year’s biggest whitewater!

It’s important to know what works and what doesn’t. Wool and synthetic materials keep you warm even when they’re wet, so these make for great layers on a Spring rafting trip. They can also work well as layers underneath your wetsuit and rental gear from ACE. We have wetsuits, long-sleeved neoprene jackets, splash jackets, and booties available for you to rent the morning of your trip.

MONTH

March

April

May

June

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AVERAGE AVERAGE WATER AIR TEMP. TEMP. 47

53

65

71

60/35

65/42

79/55

84/63

GEAR UP AND GET OUTSIDE

AT ACE ADVENTURE GEAR RIVER CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’ve been playing and working in the outdoors so

Water: Cold Level: Very High *15,702 cfs *8ft.

Wetsuits! Bring wool and fleece layers!

Uncrowded, high and exciting water level!

long that it just made sense

Water: Cold Level: High *12,679 cfs *7ft.

Wetsuits! Bring wool and fleece layers!

Water levels are high and flowers are blooming.

offer rafting and outdoor

Water: Cool Level: High *10,897 cfs *5ft.

A farmer john wetsuit with splash top makes a great Spring combo!

Warm weather and high water!

Water: Refreshing Level: Medium *5,967 cfs *3ft.

Swimsuits with optional wetsuits.

Great weather and blooming rhododendrons!

to open a shop loaded with all the gear that we love. We apparel for all seasons, a wide range of paddling gear, even outdoor footwear all from brands you love.

ACE Adventure Gear in Fayetteville will gear you up for adventure.

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FAYETTEVILLE, WV ACE ADVENTUREGE AR.COM

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ONLINE!

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EVERY JUNE AT ACE!

ACEraft.com/EVENTS

Check out all the events at

AUGUST - Waterpark Dance Parties

JULY - The Blob Competition

JUNE - Mountain Music Festival, Gritty Chix Mud Run

MAY - Ramp Festival, New River Gorge Festival

EVERY WEEKEND THIS SPRING!

CONCERTS, FESTIVALS, & MORE

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