Your Day on the Deerfield River 1/2 Day Family Raft Trip

Meeting Place:

Crab Apple on the Deerfield 2056 Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA 01339

Time:

1:45pm--Note: Please consult a map along with our directions. It is your responsibility to arrive on time. The trip cannot wait for latecomers.

Note: GPS and navigation systems are not accurate in our area. Please follow a map.

Trip Itinerary:

• Meet at 1:45pm
• Lifejacket and helmet fitting - (all guests must wear a Personal Floatation Device and    helmet issued by Crab Apple)
• Safety lecture and paddling instruction
• Ride to put in
• Raft 5 miles in Class I-II whitewater
• Riverside Snack
• Raft 3 miles in Class I-II whitewater
• Take out at Crab Apple
• Slide presentation of trip
• Departure by approximately 5:30-6:00pm

What to Bring:

For every trip you need:

• Bathing suit or shorts
• Footwear - sandals w/straps, watershoes, sneakers (flip-flops not recommended)
• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Change of clothes and shoes for after trip

Items for spring/fall & cool/rainy days:

• ***Avoid cotton clothing - it cools the body when wet!
• For feet: wool or fleece socks. Very important in spring!
• For torso and legs: performance wear (Under Armour),wool, fleece, capilene, polypropylene
• Outer layer: wind jacket and pants are great for shedding water and can be worn over a wetsuit or fleece

Wetsuits

Clean, comfortable wetsuits and wetsuit boots will always be available for rent. Fleece and synthetics are extra warm under wetsuits and wetsuit boots. Wind jackets and pants can be worn over wetsuits to shed water and add warmth.

$$$:

Crab Apple on the Deerfield houses a fun store where you may purchase photos of your trip, a fine selection of apparel and souvenirs. A snack bar is also available with ice cream, snacks, soda, beer and wine.

Medications / Physical Limitations:

Always bring medications which you may need on the river i.e. asthma inhaler, bee sting kit, etc.

Pregnant women, persons with a heart condition and anyone with a medical problem that could be affected by the heat, cold, exertion, excitement, etc. of a raft trip may not raft. We reserve the right to refuse anyone the opportunity to participate in any of our adventures because of a medical, physical or size limitation that we feel might expose them to extreme risk. Contact our office with questions concerning these policies.

Accommodations:

Go to our listing of Local Accommodations for campgrounds, B&B's, motels, hotels and Inns.

Waiver

All rafters will be required to sign a waiver of liability before enjoying one of our trips. Download it here and bring it in completed the day of the trip to save time. Waiver