*NEW* Rafting Wknd

This is a wet and wild weekend full of river trips and good vibes!

If you’re not all about crazy adventures, but secretly you are, this may just be your Wknd trip. 

All gear and equipment you'll need is included.

WHAT TO EXPECT* 

Rafting is different based on how fast the water moves. Water flow is graded by Class 1 through Class 5. 

All you have to remember is that the lower the Class, the slower the water. 

Most days, all rivers flow at around Class 1 and 2, where you put your raft on the water and go with the flow. It requires some paddling to navigate and it's great conditions for beginners who want to practice steering as captain. You get soaked only when you want. 

But on select days, the local power authority opens up their dam to create Class 3 and above water conditions on sections of the river (that's the whitewater for which this activity is often referred to as). 

There can be several sections across a river that can be classified as Class 3 and above where you're guaranteed to get soaked when you go through them. However, in between these sections, a river goes back to Class 1 or 2 water. 

The Class 3+ sections require an intense amount of paddle paddle paddle to navigate a raft and you may need to switch positions to avoid arm fatigue. You'll use the Class 1 and 2 sections to rest on these days. 

That said, we'll be in the upper Hudson Valley (the Adirondacks) on sections of the Hudson River (that's right, the Hudson!) where we can go tubing on a Class 1 or 2 and rafting on Class 3 and above.

Below is your anticipated itinerary:

• FRIDAY
• Depart NYC/CT in the am.
• 12p Arrive at bed and breakfast, check in to rooms
  

• SATURDAY
  
• ~9a  Arrive at destination, checkin, waivers, fitting, instructions
  
• ~10a Shuttling to boat launch, More instructions, Begin trip
  
• ~11a On the water
  
• ~1p Arrive at midpoint, explore, meals provided by trip operator
• ~3p Conclude trip
• ~4p Shuttling back to basecamp to change.
  
• ~5:30p Return bed and breakfast
  
• ~7:30p Group Dinner

• SUNDAY
• ~8a Pack up, Check out
• ~9a Arrive at destination, checkin, waivers, fitting, instructions
  
• ~10a Begin trip
  
• ~12p Conclude trip
  
• ~1p Lunch
• ~3p Return to NYC
  

*If the venue owner or tour operator cancels for any reason, you will receive a 100% full refund or credit for another trip on our calendar upon request. Also, schedule subject to change based on time of reservations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Up to two (2) Wknds! are included at no additional charge when you get your Annual Pass!
• This trip is rated SCOUTING. Learn more about How We Rate Trips.
• We'll  be staying at a local hostel around 30 minutes (or less) to our activities. Rooms are co-ed and shared, with 2-to-4 beds per room, 1 person per bed, 1 bathroom per room. Other guests are responsible and friendly. Families will be in same room, unless otherwise requested. Singles welcome and will be matched with another guest who identifies as the same gender as you. Change requests will be managed on-site, so no worries. Price includes "resort fees" and taxes. 
• Wknds! include shuttles between hotels and to/from our local destinations.
• Roundtrip shuttle available. Or get a Ryde Membership instead.
• Check out more Wknd Trips.
• YOU WILL RECEIVE EXACT PICKUP TIMES AND LOCATIONS VIA WELCOME EMAIL AFTER YOU'VE MADE YOUR RESERVATION AND 72 HRS PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP. You'll be able to select your pickup time and location only by replying to that email.
• Physical Distancing and Face Covering Policy.
• No Questions Asked Refund and Cancellation Policy.
• TRIP DETAILS (I.E. TIME, DATE, DESCRIPTIONS) POSTED HERE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR ANY REASON. Details regarding your trip will be emailed to you after you book.