West VA Rafting

Brendan · Post by **Brendan** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:27 pm

OK- I know this is not C boat related, but I am a C- boater so cut me some slack. I have been asked to arrange a raft trip on the lower New River for my son and some of his buddies and their Dads. An online search shows a multitude of raft companies. I have two questions:

1) Any recomendations for one company over another

2) What is the usual level of gratuity for said rubber bus guide?

Thanks

MrTgrips · Post by **MrTgrips** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:53 pm

The Rivermen and Songer both had class acts years ago. Can't really speak for them now. We used to give Gauley guides about $20 / passanger if no one died.

Mick

kabuki_blaze · Post by **kabuki_blaze** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:26 pm

I would suggest either North American River Runners and request Dave Bassage as your guide or Class IV River Runners. Typically 10-20$ per rafter is good measure (if you liked him or her) and depending on what you ran.