First Outfitter to Commercially Raft  the World-Famous Gauley River in 1971....Come Paddle With Us!

In 1973 an outfitter named Adventures Mountain River (AMR) officially formed and as it celebrates its 35th anniversary season in 2008, the company remains West Virginia's most experienced whitewater experts. The organization's mission has remained the same--to offer friendly service to their guests with a knowledgeable, professional and highly trained staff.

Adventures Mountain River offers unique whitewater rafting adventures on West Virginia's finest rivers, the New River and Gauley River. From the mild to the wild there is a rafting trip for all ages and abilities. Experience does make a difference in this business, and AMR has been providing high quality rafting since it launched its first commercial raft trip down the world-famous Gauley River in 1971. All staff members are highly trained and well-educated in rafting trips, safety and first-aid. Guides exceed state certification requirements, and the reservation staff is always friendly and helpful. This group embraces adventure and joy. Come paddle with us!

"Kid Friendly and Mom-Approved!"   

~ Children age 7 and above can paddle this river

~ Large volume, gently flowing wide river offers a relaxing float trip

~ 12 miles of river and lots of splashing and swimming play time

~ Great introduction to whitewater rafting for children, first-timers and seniors

~ Duck trips available at certain water levels

~ Believed to be the second oldest river in the world after the Nile River....Trivia:  one of only two rivers on the east coast that flows south to north (the other is the French Broad) through the Appalachian mountains because it existed before those mountains were formed 

 "The Grand Canyon of the East"

~ The steeper, deeper gorge section of the Lower New River is just north of the Upper New River section

~ Spectacular gorge of lush Appalachian forested mountainsides and stark cliff walls

~ 16 mile stretch of Class III, IV and V whitewater rapids

~ Historic, abandoned mining towns dot the riverside all the way downstream

~ Children age 12 and above can paddle this exciting river 

 "The Gauley River is Rated as One of the Top Five Rafting Rivers in the World -- Attraching Paddlers from Around the Globe"

~ Lower and Upper Gauley trips available with expert guides

~ Celebrate the annual season of world-class whitewater events for six weekends in September and October

~ Gauley season water flows from the Summersville Dam of 2,800 CFS or more...guaranteed high volume, exciting whitewater action

~ One or two day trips on the Lower and Upper Gauley River sections

~ Intense and challenging Class IV and V whitewater rapids

~ Gourmet grilled riverside lunch at private Adventures Mountain River lunch spot overlooking thrilling Iron Ring Rapid

~ Need to be at least 14 years of age for Lower and 16 for Upper; prior rafting experience is encouraged for the Gauley season 

"Bonding, Comradery and a Ton of Fun"

~ Adventurous women group with female guide

~ Competitive male friends with male guide

~ Fun, laughter, great river-running and bonding time for female or male groups

~ Sign-up solor or with your own group of friends, co-workers or social group

~ Bachelorette and bachelor parties are encouraged; make it one to remember

~ Prior rafting experience is encouraged

Click Here to view our adventure videos....BEWARE - Too Much Fun Ahead! From gentle float trips to high adventure whitewater trips.

"Now is the Time to Get Out and Live"

~ Kayaking

~ Small Mouth Bass Fishing Trips

~ Mountain Biking

~ ATV Riding

~ Horseback Riding

~ Golfing (beautiful, scenic courses nestled in the WV mountains)

~ Hiking (enjoy east to moderate and advanced trails all along the historic New River Gorge; our guides will tell you the best trails for your family or group)

~ Rappelling  (Special Event! New River Bridge Day, the third weekend in October every year; watch BASE jumpers hurl themselves off the 876 foot high New River Gorge Bridge and watch rappellers snake down long ropes from the bridge to the riverside floor below....watch from land or raft) 

~ Winter Fun (downhill ski, tube, snowboard, snowshoe, cross-country ski and yes, sled riding!); visit our partner in winter fun Winter Place Ski Resort

~ Ghost Tour Hike and Gentle Float

~ and ahh, Deluxe Log Cabins

These activities and beginner, moderate and advanced packages are discussed in more detail on Adventure Mountain River's Web site.

Paul started Mountain River Tours (later named Adventures Mountain River) because of his love for whitewater paddling and rivers. Jennifer shared this passion too. Paul was the first person to commercially raft the Gauley in 1971 and two years later he founded his company. Adventures Mountain River has set the standards for Gauley River rafting and holds several impressive "firsts". The organization was the first to run Iron Ring Rapid and Sweet's Falls Rapid on the Upper Gauley. Adventures Mountain River also was the first outfitter to require all guests to wear helmets for safety. While Jennifer keeps efficient operations behind-the-scenes, Paul still guides on the New River and Gauley when time allows. If guests have the pleasure of Paul guiding, "it is like experiencing the most beautiful and powerful West Virginia whitewater rivers with living paddling history," according to one recent guest. He has more than 36 years of guide experience. Paul loves being on the river and teaching and sharing his joy for rafting with others.

Adventures Mountain River headquarters, Hico, West Virginia

As a family-owned small outfitter, Adventures Mountain River specializes in personal customer attention and high quality, customized trips. We are the veteran whitewater outfitter with highly experienced and professional guides who have been with us for more than 10 years. For many of our guides, running rivers is their professional career and life passion. Our men and women have a rich understanding of the historical, natural and cultural riches of our West Virginia rivers and mountains that they love to share with guests.

Along with fun comes safey and this is a priority for Adventures Mountain River. Our guides are professionals with the highest level of training and experience on West Virginia's whitewater rivers. The level of difficulty, depending on the river, section and time of year, requires the highest skill levels, training programs and first-hand experience. Our organization focuses on trip safety, guide training and guest education to ensure the fun and excitement of whitewater rafting is accompanied by expert risk management. An Adventures Mountain River guide may be spotted on the river at anytime, anywhere. They are the ones proactively leading, guiding and assisting others, professionally, expertly and graciously. Guests return year after year to raft with Adventures Mountain River guides because of high performance and outstanding service by staff.

Adventures Mountain River is housed in a 9,000 square foot log headquarters complete with changing rooms, hot showers, outfitter and souvenir shop, snack shop, photo gallery and brew pub. The company is conveniently located between West Virginia's two prize paddling rivers so guests spend more time on the river and less shuttle time on buses.

Adventures Mountain River's sister company is Country Road Cabins, which offers deluxe log cabin accomodations, back decks with private hot tubs and barbecue grills, and roaring fireplaces. Catered meals and special requests of any kind are available to guests (flowers, champagne or sparkling cider, special brunch, surprise dinner, cheese/fruit basket upon arrival, etc.). Make it a romantic getaway for two or enjoy the luxury of family comfort after an active day outdoors.

~ Located near national and state recreational areas (New River Gorge, Monongahela Forest and Cranberry Botanical area)

~ Watch wildlife

Adventures Mountain River is conveniently located within a four to five hour drive of many east coast cities:  Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Cleveland, Columbus, Lexington, Fairfax, Richmond, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Charlotte.

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