What to Bring on Your Trip

Checklist of things to bring on any river trip:

• Change of Clothes - in cool weather bring two sets, one for the river and one for the ride home.
• River Shoes - old tennis shoes, aqua shoes or sandals with a heal strap. Shoes of some kind are required for all river trips. We do not allow guests to wear flip-flops.
• Swim Wear - swim suits or a T-shirt and shorts are recommended in the summer.
• Sunscreen and a hat.
• Sunglasses and an eyeglass retainer.
• Rain Gear - you can never tell here in the Valley when an afternoon rain storm will pop up.
• Food - we stock snacks and drinks in the outfitter store. Hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ and ice cream also available at our grill or bring a picnic lunch.
• Drinking Water - bring lots of water and some other beverages of your choice. No glass bottles allowed.
• Cooler - ice is available at the outfitter store. No styrofoam coolers allowed.
• Trash Bags - lets all do our part to keep the river clean.
• Rope - bring enough to tie your gear in your boat.
• Dry Bag or Waterproof Container for your gear. We have both rental dry bags and we sell a large selection of dry bags.
• Camera - if you bring your camera, please use a dry bag to protect it. We sell disposable waterproof cameras in the outfitter store.
• Fishing Gear & Fishing License - a complete selection of tackle proven to work on the Shenandoah is available in the outfitter store. Fishing licenses are also available.
• Camping Gear for those on overnight trips:
  • Tent
  • Ground cover
  • Mattress pad
  • Cook stove
  • Cooking utensils
  • Paper plates
  • Flashlight
  • Matches & Lighter fluid
  • Additional food & drinks
  • Additional trashbags

If You Are Going Tubing Bring:

• Bathing Suit
• Shoes are required for all tube trips. We do not allow guests to wear flip-flops!
• Sunglasses
• Plenty of sunscreen. Think of Tubing like sunbathing on a giant moving mirror. Trust me, Don't bring any weany little SPF 4 or SPF 6.
• Cap and T-Shirt - Even SPF 100 sun block gives up the ghost after an hour or so. Don't socially embarass yourself with a "sunny side up" sunburn. Solarcaine and Aloe After Sun Gel is available in the outfitter store.
• Personal Cooler - Remember, even though we will give you a tube to float your cooler in, you have to drag your cooler behind you. For that reason, we suggest smaller sized coolers which will get hung up on rocks MUCH less. We do not allow styrofoam coolers on the river.
• Change of Clothes - makes the ride home much more enjoyable.
• Speaking of the ride home, please leave the alcohol behind so that you have a safe trip home.

Seasonal Extras:

• ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR WEATHER CHANGES
• For cool weather paddling bring extra clothing while on the water
• The threat of hypothermia is very real when paddling in cold water/weather
• Synthetic fabric or good old fashioned wool will keep you warm even when wet
• Bring plenty of high energy snacks and food
• Bring a thermos of warm beverages
• Extra dry bag or waterproof containers to keep food and clothing dry