I don't know of any companies running the Gauley on a regular basis in the
summer. Most of them are running the New River. The upper New is class I -
III and the lower New is class II - V. Rivers Resort is who I usually go
through myself - their package deals are quite reasonable. They run
inflatable kayaks on the upper New and rafts (they put a guide in each raft)
on the lower.

You can check out their website www.riversresort.com for more information.


"chris hodge" wrote in message
om...
i'm considering a trip to the Gauley (first time) this year and am
looking for any advice I can get as I am unfamiliar with the area and
would like recommendations on outfitters,etc. I have rafted the Ocoee
in TN a few times and was very comfortable each trip, however I never
had to swim. I would like to go sometime in the early summer, however
I hear that the water from the dam does not get released until Sept. A
couple of outfitters told me that depending on the conditions, they
may use inflatable kayaks. My wife and I have never paddled a kayak
and maybe I'm crazy, but 2 beginners in class IV-V water doesn't sound
like a good idea !