2023 August Outing – Whitewater Rafting on Lower/Middle Yough

When: August 19-20, 2023(Camping night on 8.19, whitewater on 8.20)
Where: Lower Yough River (Wilderness Voyageurs)

Camping:  Ohiopyle State Park

Whitewater: White Water Adventurers Inc, 6 Negley St. Ohiopyle, PA 15470

Time: Arrive at St. Francis Parking at 1:00 PM on Saturday; Return to Great Falls Library around 6:00 pm on Sunday.

Note:  Scouts should eat prior to the trip on Saturday, please bring some cash for buying lunch on Sunday return trip  .

(Age 10+) : Sunday 10:30AM,  The Lower Yough fully Guided (adult and youth age 10+, by August 20th, 2023)

No Lunch is served on the river
3.5 to 5 hour trip

The Lower Yough is 7.5 miles of Class III – III + whitewater rapids. It is considered a “drop & pool” river: the rapids are separated by calm deep pools, allowing you to catch your breath and enjoy the scenery. It’s a thrilling whitewater experience & full of adventure! Participants should be at least 10 years old with some paddling experience.

Enjoy an exciting day on a 7.5 mile Class III rafting trip where the scenery is beautiful and rapids are challenging. The Lower Yough is a Drop & Pool river, which means every whitewater rapid is separated by a calm deep pool, allowing you to catch your breath, goof with friends, start a water fight and prepare for the next wave of fun! If you are 10 and older or a first time rafter, this is the perfect river trip for you. No meals included.

This is a fully guided trip with 6-7 individuals in each raft including the guide.

(Under Age 10) : Please let scoutmaster know if your scout is  under age 10, we can work with vendor for another option for the scout and parent

Please don’t forget to bring closed-toe shoes (KEENs or water shoes), a towel, sunscreen, and dry change of clothes for after the rafting. Scouts should wear Class B uniform. Leave phone in the car and only bring water-proof camera.

 Waiver  All participants (Adults and scouts) must sign the Release of Liability waiver  (for waiver form:  Trip ID = 186628980,  Trip Date = 8/20/2023, Trip time: 10:30AM, Trip activity: Lower Yough Classic Guided Whitewater Tour)

We will bring troop first-aid kid and some extra masks, meals are planned and prepared by individual scouts. Scouts please eat breakfast at home, bring a bag lunch in a water-proof bag for Sunday lunch and some extra snacks.  Scouts may want to bring a snack to eat before the return trip and/or money for a snack if the driver stop. Scouts should remember to protect themselves from sun, mosquitos and other bugs by bringing appropriate spray, as well as extra pairs of dry clothes. Rain gear is always a good idea — even if it doesn’t rain, it is great wind protection. Please bring 2 water bottles and close toe shoe for canoeing safety. Bring a dry-bag to store away cellphone, lunch, extra dry cloth, sun screen and snacks on the river.

Troop 55 General Risk and Liability Acknowledgement

By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the general risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

Troop 55 COVID19 Risk and Liability Acknowledgement
Due to COVID-19 safety consideration, we require all scouts and adults wearing masks during car ride,  do not share food and drink, and do their best for social distance. By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the COVID19 risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

There are just a few things to remember to ensure that you and the rest of your group have a safe and enjoyable time on the river. Please don’t bring any glass bottles, Styrofoam coolers, or flip flops. Everyone must have the proper footwear to participate in any of our river activities. River shoes, tennis shoes, or sandals with a heel strap are examples of approved footwear.

 Cost  (includes $30 transportation fee, Transportation fee is waived for both scout and parent if the parent is driving)

• (Age 10+) : $170 per person(including the $30 transportation fee, $140 if parent help driving)
• Please let scoutmaster know if your scout is  under age 10, we can work with vendor for another option for the scout and parent

Registration and payment is due ASAP because of limited seats 

Slots priority for adult leaders who provided car transportation for this trip, then first time first serve

Questions? Please contact Jeff Ye via email at bsa55scoutmaster [at] gmail [dot] com

Payment – Please use the PayPal button at top right to pay the fees for this outing , or bring a check for the total fees made payable to BSA Troop 55 at the departure.

Permission Submission - Use the form below to submit outing information.  A copy of the submitted information will be sent to the email you leave below for your records.

2023 Aug Whitewater Rafting Outing

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to attend the BSA Troop 55 whitewater rafting outing on August 19-20, 2023 and accept Troop 55 COVID-19 risk and liability policy, and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care for my kid(s) as may be necessary, as well as sign waiver forms as legal guardian for the activities if needed. Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. SIGNATURE BELOW *

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