September 7, 2018 10:24 am
Published by justin
Often known as the Beast of the East, the Gauley River in southern West Virginia offers some of the best whitewater action in the world. The Gauley may be a […]
August 13, 2018 3:40 pm
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Abbie is the youngest member of the team bringing that sense of awe for whitewater we can all relate to. She came to the area for a restaurant job and […]
August 13, 2018 3:35 pm
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While working as a full time emergency room nurse and river guiding, Jo-Beth has dedicated the last 4 years to building and supporting the Sweets of the East women’s raft […]
August 1, 2018 12:55 pm
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Every great team needs an exceptional captain and the Sweets of the East have the best, Margaret Cadmus, who is dedicated to building a strong team. Margaret focuses on the […]
July 24, 2018 9:34 am
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Team member Sarah Merritt I grew up in Asheville, NC and have been boating since I was about 7 or 8 years old in duckies, rafts and kayaks. I started […]
July 18, 2018 3:42 pm
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Thousands of people come to West Virginia for world class whitewater rafting every year. The New River and Gauley River offer a variety of sections to suit any type of paddler, […]
July 9, 2018 9:29 am
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The Sweets of the East team may be new to Melanie, but the team members go way back. Jo-Beth, Sarah, and Margaret have all worked together as river guides. Heck, […]
July 9, 2018 9:28 am
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Getting started in whitewater I got into rafting when I was 8 years old. My family went on a commercial trip through Glenwood Canyon in Colorado. Our guide was a […]
May 30, 2014 10:12 am
Published by lisastrader
World-class whitewater rafting, climbing, fishing, cuisine — Fayette County, WV, is standout among small outdoor areas for many reasons. “Our claim to fame is whitewater rafting,” said Bobby Bower of […]
June 18, 2012 11:19 am
Published by lisastrader
Did you know that in the mid 1990s there were around 15 whitewater rafting companies in southern West Virginia? Did you also know that at that same time, close to […]