Each year we look forward to spring, which coincides with the beginning of a new rafting season. This year brings even greater anticipation of milder temperatures and the chance to finally conquer cabin fever and go outside and play. Without a doubt, this has been one of the toughest winters on record and we’re ready to cut loose this spring!
Spring Break, March Madness and Easter are just some of the highlights of spring. And for many whitewater junkies Ice Breaker Weekend – the opening weekend of rafting season, also makes the list of events we look forward to each spring. This year, the anticipation of high water is palpable as snow melt and spring rains fill creeks, streams and rivers. There’s nothing like rafting the New River when the leaves are off the trees exposing the steep, rugged banks where coal towns once flourished. Not to mention the sheer volume of water constricting through the narrow gorge. Then there’s the wonder of seeing wild flowers and trees starting to bloom and bud, plus the chance of a glimpse of indigenous wildlife.
So, if you’re ready for a good time in the great outdoors, get to West Virginia this spring and discover the thrill of early season rafting and big volume water. And if you’re a veteran rafter who wouldn’t dream of missing a spring whitewater run, then you can help initiate a new class of rookie rafters. Cheers! HJO