09/01/2026
River guides are known for their ability to tell a good story (and a slightly embellished one), but you’d be hard pressed to find a guide who could overstate just how amazing a trip down the Upper Gauley is. Technical drops and towering waves coalesce to deliver one of the top whitewater rafting experiences in the world. Just like good stories and good whitewater, river guides know good rafts. With ACE on the Upper Gauley, that means a 14-footer. Unlike other outfitters whose standard raft is 16’ and who expect you to pay extra to upgrade to a 14’ raft, at ACE our standard size is 14'. We agree, it’s most certainly an upgrade, but not one we think you should have to pay for! At ACE, it's all about what's best for the guest, and on the Upper Gauley there's no overstating that a 14' raft is it. Perfect in size for the features and style of Upper Gauley whitewater: maneuverable for all the tight, technical drops while still providing stability for crushing huge waves. And if surfing is your thing, they’re phenomenal at that too! Our 14’ rafts provide a 1:6 guide-to-guest ratio compared to 1:9 with other outfitters, keeping safety and guest experience at the forefront of our decision-making. If you're looking to experience the awesomeness of the Upper Gauley, be sure to do it the right way, and be sure to do it with ACE. - Bryant Baker
Questions? Give us a call! 1-800-787-3982 😊
Thank you again, Kevin, for your expertise!
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