Fear of the unknown- we’ve all been there. First day of school. First date. We get that top-of-a-roller-coaster feeling that we just can’t shake.
New River Gorge Fayette Station Rapid
Well, in an effort to ease up a bit on the butterflies, here’s a list of stuff you are guaranteed to experience on your raft trip. No need to thank us…
You are going to get wet. Not damp, but wet all over. Like, standing in front of a fire hose, having about 700 buckets of water thrown on you wet. And unless it’s going to be 100 degrees outside, you should not wear cotton. Cotton t-shirts & sweat shirts become heavy and stay cold when wet. Cotton is good at keeping you cool. Look into synthetic shirts for wet warmth.
You will bond with everyone in your raft. This means your raft guide, other groups mixed in with yours and most importantly, you will bond with the friends and family you brought along. Like bond-o bonding. Rafting brings people together in ways that scientists can’t figure out.
Nature will astound you & remind you why you love the great outdoors. You’re straight up going to see some jaw dropping stuff. Boulders bigger than your house. Maybe waves bigger than your house. Huge, deep canyons. A bridge! Bring a camera, and get ready to be amazed.
You are going to have fun and probably laugh at yourself more than once. And if you don’t, we will. As raft guides, we have supreme senses of humor that, again, scientists have yet to fully understand. Think of us this way: Anyone who spends 90% of their time sopping wet -voluntarily- has to have a pretty good take on things.
It will distract your mind from your usual stresses. You’ll find yourself just thinking of the next rapid and working as a team to make your way through the waves. No worries, no cares. Just floating around in a boat. With big rapids everywhere. It’s like yoga. No, wait- it’s like yoga on red bull.
So, now that you know what’s coming, there’s no reason to worry. Just book, and get up here.
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