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Sometimes you must experience a thing to "get it". White water rafting on the Youghiogheny River (or “Yough”, as it is popularly called - pronounced "Yok") in Ohiopyle, PA, is one of those things! Fully 20 miles of the Yough River runs through Ohiopyle State Park. It’s Pine Point’s fourth rafting trip and we are opening our invite to both well-seasoned rafters and newbies, as we're offering two rafting options:

OPTION 1: LOWER YOUGH (no experience necessary)
This river section is a total blast! It involves Class 3 white water, which means fun waves and fast action is punctuated by easy meandering sections at regular water levels. First timers are welcome. The trip will cover 7.5 miles of the river including a lunch stop. Rafting on Sunday 10.13, 10:00AM.
Video of what to expect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pQaVzP7YWE

OPTION 2: UPPER YOUGH (experts)
Class 4 -5 white water action, meaning it is high intensity, technical white-water rafting requiring prior experience and an aggressive “go for it” attitude. This trip can be only run on days when there is a water release: Friday 10.11 or Monday 10.14
Video of what to expect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfsYeUnJcy0

We are working with Ohiopyle Trading Post outfitter on this amazing trip and here is additional information on safety precautions they take to make sure the rafting goes smoothly:
http://www.ohiopyletradingpost.com/safety.php

ACCOMMODATION:

We will be staying in a gorgeous AirB&B: Marietta House. The house is situated on scenic Route 381 and is just five minutes from Ohiopyle State Park, fully furnished, fully equipped kitchen and includes high speed internet with WIFI throughout: https://www.ohiopylevacationrentals.com/view_property?unitCode=1611-62354

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

10/11 Friday

• Arrivals

• Upper Yough water rafting option for those who sign up for expert rafting.

10/12 Saturday

• Group hiking at Bear Run Bear Run Nature Reserve - https://waterlandlife.org/land-conservation/explore-our-properties/bear-run-nature-reserve/

• (be advised that house touring tickets need to be bought in advance. Purchase on your own.)

• Trip to the Falling Water Frank Lloyd House - https://fallingwater.org/ 

• Day ended with happy hour @ Marietta House

10/13 Sunday

• 10:00AM Lower Yough rafting (no experience necessary)

• Cucumber Falls hike and Natural Water Slides:

• https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/natural-waterslide-pa/ https://www.discovertheburgh.com/ohiopyle-state-park/

• End evening at Falls City Pub: https://www.fallscitypub.com/

10/14 Monday

• Departures

• Upper Yough water rafting option for those who sign up for expert rafting.

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP:

 

• 3-night accommodation

• One rafting trip

• Happy hour on 10/12

• Expertise of seasoned hiker and rafters

COST:

Early Bird paid by 9/6:

• Lower Yough (no experience): $205

• Upper Yough (expert): $330

• Regular Price paid no later than 9/20:

• Lower Yough (no experience): $225

• Upper Yough (expert): $350

Late payment paid after 9/20 (depending on availability):

• Lower Yough (no experience): $250

• Upper Yough (expert): $375

PAYMENT METHOD:

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• By check: Pine Point Ski Club, 1229 W. Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

• (send as “friend” or add $8 service charge)hotmail.com• Electronically: Paypal to dukesno2 AT

• In Person: on 9/6 at Pine Point Kick Off party (sign up required) or at monthly Pine Point meeting held every 3rd Tue of the Month @ The Ambassador Public House in Greek Town, 7:00PM

For more information contact Pine Point Ski Club @ PinePointSkiClub AT yahoo.com

Happy Rafting!

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