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Board of Review and Whitewater Rafting

BOARD OF REVIEW is taking place on Thursday, June 10. You only have to come if you are going up for rank advancement. Otherwise, ENJOY THE CARNIVAL!

FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING ON THE WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP... Please see the below important information. Please review this and their website for helpful hints on how to make this the best trip possible for things like what to wear. As stated before, please bring your own lunch in a zip lock bag and some extra cash in case you may like to rent a wetsuit. I have just paid the balance so anyone who can please pay me the remainder for your party, it will be very much appreciated. Driving Directions are on the website. And we have plenty of Drivers!. Remember we are leaving KES at 7 AM on Saturday the 12th of June, so please be there on time! Please give me a call if you have any questions at all.

Best to all,

Chris Kristensen - (917)939-5416

  • TRIP DETAILS: Please visit www.whitewaterchallengers.com, click on "Lehigh River" and review the information available there ... especially the link to "FAQs" -- Frequently Asked Questions.
  • TIMELY ARRIVAL: Our trip times are strictly regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, so we're usually unable to wait for late arrivals. Be sure everyone arrives no later than your "Arrival Time" listed above.
  • DRIVING DIRECTIONS: We caution against relying on GPS or Internet mapping services because they sometimes provide faulty information. Precise and accurate driving directions are available on our web site. Go to www.whitewaterchallengers.com, click on "Lehigh River," then click on "Driving Directions." From Interstate 80, Exit 273, you'll want to go west on Rt 940 for 1/2 mile; then turn left onto Lehigh Gorge Drive; go 4.8 miles; then turn right onto Buck Mountain Road; go 1 mile; then turn right onto StageCoach Road; go 300 yards to our entrance on the right.
  • PROPER FOOTWEAR: Flip-flops, "crocs" and bare feet are not permitted on the river. Old sneakers are the best. Sturdy sandals (like TEVA's) are acceptable. Appropriate footwear can be purchased or rented at our Rafting Center.
  • WHAT NOT TO TAKE IN YOUR RAFT: Leave dry clothes and towels in your car for after the trip. Don't take in your raft any valuables, keys, coolers, alcohol, glass containers, pets, or cameras that aren't waterproof. Car keys may be left at the Rafting Center.
  • WHAT TO WEAR & BRING: You WILL get wet. On warmer days, a swim suit or T-shirt and shorts are fine. Sunscreen and a visor or brimmed hat are always a good idea. In cooler weather a windbreaker is useful. Avoid cotton, especially sweat shirts and pants, which will actually make you colder. Paddling jackets and wet suits can be rented at the Rafting Center. One driver's license is required for up to six rentals. If wearing valuable glasses, we strongly recommend securing them with reliable glass-straps.
  • RAFT GROUPINGS: Organize your group into rafting teams (usually 6 or 7 per raft) before you get to the river. Make sure there's at least one adult in each raft.
  • RIVER LUNCHES: At the Lehigh, you're welcome to bring a light lunch (no alcohol, glass bottles or coolers) or you can order box lunches in advance, at a discount, from us. Advance lunch orders must be placed, as a group, at least 2 days before your trip. (Be sure to pick up your reserved lunches at the Rafting Center BEFORE you board the shuttle bus to the river.) Each raft includes a 5-gallon water-tight container for your food.
  • BREAKFAST & DINNER: Breakfast and dinner are served at the Rafting Center most days. Advance reservations are recommended. If you're having breakfast with us, be sure to come earlier than your Activity "Arrival Time" listed above. Dinner hour last until about 1/2 hour after the last trip returns to the Rafting Center.
  • SOUVENIR PHOTOS: We try to capture a photo of each raft in the rapids. You can purchase these at our Rafting Center after the trip.
  • OUTFITTER SHOP: Our outfitter shop carries souvenir shirts and caps, and an assortment of items you might want or need for your trip. Take a moment to browse, before and after your tour.
  • ZIPLINE ADVENTURE: We invite you to enjoy our exciting tree-top ZipLine ride here at the Rafting Center after your trip. Tickets can be purchased in the Outfitter Shop.
  • STAY AN EXTRA DAY: While you're here, we hope you'll take advantage of all our programs, including mountain biking, rafting, camping, tent and bunkhouse rentals, meal packages and more!
  • goECOgreen: Please join us in making this your most eco-friendly vacation getaway ever! Learn more at www.whitewaterchallengers.com/goECOgreen.asp about our recycling efforts, our reforestation and Pledge to Plant programs, our carbon-neutrality campaign, our GreenLaces partnership ... and all the other programs and practices we support in our relentless effort to protect and preserve the pristine places where we live, work and play.

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