O.C.T. New River Rendezvous over Labor Day

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:31 am

If this looks familiar it's because I did a lazy cut-and-paste from last year. As in years past this is a loosely organized multi-club trip to the New River in West Virginia. Opinions vary but this is around the 22nd year this trip has happened.

Again, in keeping with the loosely organized theme I am late in posting this (plus I'm a slacker). Feel free to just show up.

Labor Day is late this year. We'll meet at Ray's Campground on Saturday, September 5th at ten. If you are driving up on Saturday morning try to get there a little early to set up camp as trips generally spin off right after the meeting. We'll meet at the picnic tables behind the office. We'll meet at nine on Sunday and Monday.

This trip is open to all levels of paddlers. The upper sections of the New are pretty newbie friendly while the gorge offers more difficult rapids. With rain other options open up.

Where? Ray's is in Hico (pronounced HIGHcoh) near the intersection of routes 60 and 19 which is about five miles north of where the New goes under route 19. Head west very briefly on 60 and turn right on Sunday Road. Sunday Road is only paved in the middle so take it easy. Ray's is about a mile on the left. 304-658-4386. Reservations are not required for tent sites. $9 per person per night. Electric sites are $5 extra. Dogs must be leashed. Please respect quiet hours.

Join us!

Ken Dubel

John and Linda VanLuik · Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:21 pm

Looking forward to it.

Terri · Post by **Terri** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:35 pm

I'm stoked for yet another awesome NRR. See you all then, Terri

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:35 pm

I'm in.

gromit · Post by **gromit** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:48 pm

Liz and Dave are in for paddling. Diesel dog will hang in the truck then mosey round the campground in search of pizza and snacks.

h_franklin · Post by **h_franklin** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:55 am

Already going to New River for rafting. thinking about bringing my boats, but wasn't sure if there will be beginner trips? I am a month into paddling, can get my combat roll 60% of the time and have gone on the lower james 4x and was fine. wasn't sure if this trip was appropriate for me...

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:09 am

There will be trips on sections above the gorge which are easier than the James below Reedy Creek. Bring yer boats!

Ken

thompsonjohn1985 · Post by **thompsonjohn1985** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:49 pm

Ill be heading to NRG friday. Should be there around 12 noon if anyone wants to paddle the gorge please join me. I cant lead a trip through but will definitely Paddle with whomever wants to go. Would also like to run the gorge saturday if anyone would rather run that section then the upper section. Please let me know so we can plan to meet up.

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:28 pm

There will also be trips on the gorge on Saturday, Sunday, and most likely Monday as well.

edwin_talley · Post by **edwin_talley** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:31 pm

Please count me in for Saturday and Sunday. I'll have to let those of you who have experience on the New to help me decide where I need to paddle. See you all Saturday.

Alicia · Post by **Alicia** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:52 am

Looking forward to it! FYI, this is a good time to try the Gorge for a 1st time if you've been wanting/ready to try it (low but very doable & fun, & typically a good support group on this trip).

Also FYI that we're planning to cook in camp @ least Sat nite to avoid the holiday crowds @ restaurants. Thought others might want to consider that, too.

RickLucas · Post by **RickLucas** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:16 am

Hello all. I'll also be joining with a friend or two. We're interested in paddling Saturday and Sunday but have only been to WV once and are not familiar with the water. Primary experience is on the upper (<7') and lower James (<4.7') in Richmond with Hollywood being ported as much as run. Has anyone started making plans to lead any intermediate paddles? Thanks. Rick

Post by **GinnyN** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:20 pm

Alicia - what cha' planning to cook? let's cooridinate this thing.
sounds good!

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:19 pm

RickL: There will be trips on the easier sections of the New. Generally we have a grizzled veteran or three who step up to run trips. Failing that, I'll run a trip on Saturday to get folks to know each other and the area. After that there's enough community knowledge to make things happen on Sunday and Monday.

Ginny: Our thoughts on cooking in camp are low-key. Maybe bring a little something extra to share?

Cheers,

Ken

h_franklin · Post by **h_franklin** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:19 am

Sounds good-- looking forward to it! I will be there Fri-Mon. - Hilde