2 days rafting the american south fork LGBT weekend

South / Middle Fork American River Combo, Class V

For those with previous experience and have the desire to try something more exciting, we are offering the South Fork/Middle Fork Combo. The rapids on this river range from Class II to Class V. Overall we rate this river as an adventuresome Class III, with several Class IV rapids and one Class V rapid — the famous Tunnel Chute. The permits for the Middle Fork are very limited, so we request you reserve as soon as possible pending availability.

$355 - Intermediate Combo Itinerary

July 10	Join the Lavender Group at the swimming hole for a meet and greet starting at 5 pm. Some light appetizers and drinks will be provided.
July 11	The first morning we enjoy breakfast at 8 A.M., then gather for orientation and safety information. About 10:30 A.M. we head for the river where you will receive your paddle, life jacket and any rented wetsuits. We launch our boats, practice paddling skills with our guides, and head for some easy rapids which help us increase our confidence. We stop for a delicious lunch along the river, have time to enjoy the peacefulness of the canyon and then paddle our boats through the gorge section of the river, where we get to enjoy several Class III rapids such as Satan’s Cesspool, Hospital Bar, Bouncing Rock, and more (sounds scary, however again this is a beginners trip). We return to camp around 3-4 P.M. with time to enjoy a hot shower while the guides prepare dinner. After dark, you will be able to enjoy a slide show of your boats running the rapids and a campfire.
July 12	The next day we shuttle to the Middle Fork ready for the Tunnel Chute and lots more fun and challenging rapids. We return to camp at the end of the day, ready to head home with fond farewells about 5 P.M., relaxed and full of memories from a great river trip experience!
* Please do note we're camping, so timing things is rather fluid. ** Minimum age to raft is 18 years old on the more advanced rapids.

Group Camping

Beginners and intermediate rafters will be camping and having meals (except lunch on the Middle Fork day) with the entire group on the South Fork. We'll share the campsite with other LGBT organizations from northern and southern California.

Refunds

Refunds require a written cancellation notice 31 days prior to your trip date. If the trip is cancelled due to weather, water conditions, or any other cause beyond our control, your trip will be applied to another trip or an alternative river will be substituted. We encourage you to look into the trip insurance and our full cancellation policy.

More Information

More information to follow as the date nears for registered guests. Any questions, please feel free to call Sondra at (408) 394-4297 or email us at email@lavenderevents.com.