Your Day on the Miller's River

Meeting Place:

Crab Apple on the Deerfield - Charlemont, Massachusetts

Time:

This trip meets at different times - check your confirmation for your trip time. Please consult a map along with our directions. It is your responsibility to arrive on time. The trip cannot wait for latecomers.

Trip Itinerary:

• Meet at appropriate trip time
• Lifejacket and helmet fitting
• Safety lecture and paddling instruction
• Bus ride to put-in
• Raft 3 miles in Class II-III whitewater
• "The Funnel" rapid - Class III/IV
• Riverside snack
• Continue 4 miles in Class II-III whitewater
• Take out and ride back to Crab Apple
• Hearty picnic lunch
• Slide presentation of trip

What to Bring:

• Bathing suit or shorts
• Warm wool/fleece socks
• Warm hat
• Warm, layered clothing
• For torso and legs: wool, fleece, capilene, polypropylene
• Outer layer: wind jacket and pants are great for shedding water and can be worn over a wetsuit

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:

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

Accommodations:

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