I have gone three times in West Virginia and each trip was great fun. I was a little worried the first time we went. It looked like it could be very dangerous. Let me assure you, if you go with one of the regular groups that do this all the time, you have no worries. The guides are very good at feeling out what experisnce level you have and the 'confort' level needed. They really are in complete control of the raft at all times, even when it feels like everything is just going crazy. You will not be disappointed.

One thing I could mention is that these places do make money renting wet suits to everyone that goes rafting. I only did this the first time we went. I was much more confortable without the wet suit. We went during the fall drawdown when the water was a little warmer. During the spring the water is a bit cooler, so the wet suit should be based upon uyour tolreance to cold water, if you fall in that is

The trips we took were all day. They stopped on a great set of Rock Ledges at the side of the river for a packed lunch that they provided at midday.

Have a great time and don't worry. Reputable companies will take care of you.

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