What better way to cool down in the dog days of summer than a whitewater rafting trip! We'll be heading to western NC and eastern TN (two rivers for various experience levels) to hit some big water!
- Option 1 - Nantahala River, Bryson City, NC: This is the perfect river for newbies. A 3-trip of Class I-II rapids and the final rapid, "Nantahala Falls", a Class III rapid. Minimum age is 7
- Option 2 - Ocoee River, Copperhill, TN: A thrill-packed challenge for those experienced in Whitwater. The Ocoee, the site of the 1996 Olympics Whitewater Slalom, features almost non-stop class III-IV rapids over a three-hour ride! Minimum age is 12+
For camping, we will be staying at Woodruff Scout Reservation in Blairsville, GA, near the intersection of the GA, NC and TN border with an hour or less drive to each river.
Pricing is listed below by river (there is a slightly cheaper cost on the Nantahala). One item to note - Scouts/leaders who bought a lift ticket for skiing will see a reduced price as the travel company through which we purchased our lift tickets provides a discount for booking our whitewater trip through them. Please be sure to chose the appropriate option!
Also, be sure to check out the preliminary trip itinerary and packing list here!