West River Rafting

Expect everything you bring with you on the raft to get wet!

• Wetsuits, splash jackets, and neoprene river booties are provided for the West River Trip at no extra charge. We ask you to not wear cotton, as it will keep you cold and wet throughout the trip.
• In cooler weather, wool and synthetic materials such as polypropylene, nylon, and fleece, are suggested to wear under the wetsuits for cooler air and water temperatures.
• You are required to wear sneakers or other shoes that can be secured to your feet if you prefer to not wear the river booties provided. No flip-flops or Crocs!
• Extra money for souvenirs, snacks, gratuities, etc.
• Bring any required medications such as EpiPen, inhalers, diabetic medications.

Before the trip, please leave any and all valuables including money as well as your dry clothes and towels for after the trip in your locked vehicle. Keep your car keys with you during registration, as we will collect those and put them in a lock box before gearing up, then return them to you when you get off the boats.

Adventurers on the West River Trip:

• Must be 10 years old or older.
• Must sign their own waiver, and if under 18 also have a legal guardian sign for them.

For all of our whitewater trips, guests must be able/willing to do the following:

• Must wear our helmet and our personal flotation device (PFD)*.
• Respond to and follow verbal or visual instruction.
• Independently roll face up in water while wearing a PFD
• Demonstrate dynamic sitting position with head above water (sitting upright), and float with feet up in water.
• Be able to navigate with minimal assistance on rocky, uneven ground and descend staircases with no railings.

*Our helmets fit a maximum head circumference of 62cm (24.4 inches). Our PFDs fit a maximum chest size of 56 inches.

Specifically for the West River trip, guests should be able to:

• Paddle in the rapids, but with frequent rests.
• Remain calm, lay flat, and orient their body so their feet are aiming downstream if they find themselves unexpectedly in the water.

On the West River trip, longer unexpected swims in rocky class III/IV rapids are possible, and guests need to be prepared to self-rescue by swimming aggressively to shore or other rafts, and/or be prepared to receive a throw rope from shore.

Don't forget to read your confirmation letter (there is a lot of useful information in there!). And remember: This trip meets in Jamaica, Vermont! 

Please also take the time to fill out your online guest details (available through your confirmation) as fully as possible, as this helps us provide correctly sized wetsuits and booties for everyone.

Call our office if you have any additional questions. We're always happy to help!