Monday, September 24, 2007 -- Summersville, WV / Gauley River Dam
15th Annual ANIMAL Upper Gauley Race
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This event coinsides with the 2007 American Whitewater Gauley River Festival, September 21-23.
The Gauley River. Just the mere mention of it conjures up mental images of a mystical and powerful place. It is truly an icon of legendary proportion in the minds of whitewater enthusiasts around the world.
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About the River: The Gauley is a wonderfully busy river with an outstanding number of high quality rapids throughout it's 24 mile length from the Summersville Dam to Swiss. The character of the river is pool-drop and on the upper 9.8 mile section from the Summersville Dam to Mason's Branch, the most challenging rapids are at the lower limit of class V.
Several other rapids on this river come in just a hair below this and are rated class IV+. The implication is simple. A paddler will need excellent endurance and very solid skills to prevent trouble on this long, powerful river. Bomb-proof bracing and 2-sided rolls, along with big water skills and precise maneuvering, are required to have reasonable assurance of a safe and an enjoyable run.
Start Date: | 2007-09-24 |
Event Name: | The ANIMAL Upper Gauley Race |
Location(s): |
Summersville, WV 26651 Summersville Dam |
Event Type(s): |
Paddle |
Event Distance(s): | |
Contact(s): |
Gauley Race Contact Phone: 304-658-5016 Email: info@gauleyrace.com |
Affiliate(s): | |
Comments: | Upper Gauley Downriver Race |
Offsite URL: | www.gauleyrace.com |