Lehigh Gorge Whitewater Rafting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be having a
water release on September 4th, 2010 that will raise the level of water
in the Lehigh Gorge making gentle rapids that can be traversed by anyone
between the ages of 8 and 80! That eliminates Barry's mom and
Jerry. Our trip is scheduled for 10:00 AM. I've ordered
sunshine, but they didn't make any promises.
Our
course will take us through the state park's protected woodlands and
mountains. Twelve miles and 5 hours of Class III whitewater rafting and
outstanding scenery are yours.
This
is an enjoyable, thrilling, and beautiful trip...and no experience is necessary! While
paddling over 17 rapids you'll scream, laugh, swim, and have the
adventure of a lifetime! And you'll be soaking wet. Why some people have
even been known to get splashed with paddle spray and whenever anyone
nearby is enthusiastically bailing out their raft. Why, I know you'll find this
hard to believe, but on the last rafting trip, there were actually water
fights along the way!
Knowing
how to swim can't hurt you, but it's not really necessary. You'll
have a Coast Guard approved life preserver on the whole time. But
all you really need to know how to do is stand up. The river is
relatively shallow. And if standing up is a challenge, there will
be experienced river guides on the trip so that if you do something
horrible like break a fingernail, or stub your toe, they can put a
splint on the injured spot until you can get to an emergency room and be
admitted and put into traction...after the seven hour operation by the
world famous surgeon Dr. Everyone Haslived-Sofar, M.D., R.F.D., S.O.P.,
of course.
At the moment, we have 23
adventurous souls who've said they want to go. That can go up or
down depending on who sends money and who doesn't. Cost
of the event with 15 or more people is $58.25. There's a deposit
of $30.00 due now, the remainder is due by August 10th. If less
than 15 people show up the cost goes up to a still cheap $63.55.
Pocono Whitewater, for some reason, wants all the
money up front. I'll be paying for the trip on the 16th of
August. If I don't have the money in advance I'm sure
Pocono Whitewater will give be very understanding and keep your deposit. I'm
pretty sure I won't be spotting
anyone the cash unless you're a relative and even then it's
questionable. Ex-wives and girlfriends get zip. Bummer!
Cancellations made more than 10 days prior to a trip
may be rescheduled or refunded. If you cancel within 10 days of the trip, Pocono Whitewater will
send you rain-check vouchers.
You can buy a lunch and a drink at the staging
area to take along with you. We'll be eating on the trip. If
it's more convenient your can order lunch in advance which includes a
6" sub, water, potato chips, and a snack for an additional
$7.50. Sub choices are:
| Italian |
| Turkey |
| Roast Beef |
| Vegetarian |
| Peanut Butter and
Jelly |
The weather policy: the Pocono Whitewater rafting
runs rain or shine.
Pocono
Whitewater Website
Contact Kevin
Littleford with name, email and phone number, lunch choice. Email: SomethingEye8@gmail.com
Watch
our 2009 Video! It can't hurt and you'll know what to expect!
