Raft Class III & IV Rapids on Vermont's West River
Run Class III–IV rapids on Vermont’s West River (ages 10+)
Duration
Half-day
Includes
Wetsuits, splash jackets, booties
Highlights
Paddle an intermediate whitewater run on the West River near Stratton Mountain, with Class III and IV rapids. Start from Jamaica, Vermont and take on stretches like Landslide rapid and the Dumplings.
- Meet at the Jamaica Fire Station in Jamaica, Vermont
- Choose a half-day start time at 9:30 or 1:00
- Paddle Class III and III+ whitewater with two miles of continuous rapids
- Tackle key rapids including Landslide and the Dumplings
- Walk down a steep rocky trail at the start of the trip
- Prepare for the possibility of longer unexpected swims in rocky, fast whitewater
What's Included
- Wetsuit
- Splash jacket
- Neoprene river booties
- Helmet
- Personal flotation device (PFD)
- Snacks
- Lunch
Things to know
Ages 10+ only; participants under 18 need a legal guardian to sign. You must be able to follow instructions and move on rocky, uneven ground; longer unexpected swims are possible.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 30 days before your trip, a $10 per person cancellation fee applies. If you cancel 30 days or less before, you forfeit the full cost. Full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Wear non-cotton layers (synthetics or wool work well under the provided wetsuits in cooler weather). Wear sneakers or other shoes that secure to your feet if you don’t use the provided neoprene river booties (no flip-flops or Crocs). Bring any required medications (for example, an EpiPen or inhaler) and consider extra money for souvenirs, snacks, and gratuities. Expect anything you bring on the raft to get wet.
Be ready for a fairly strenuous walk down a steep, rocky trail at the beginning. You may need to move on rocky, uneven ground, and longer unexpected swims in rocky, fast whitewater are possible, so you should be prepared to swim aggressively and self-rescue.
You must be at least 10 years old. Everyone must sign a waiver, and participants under 18 also need a legal guardian to sign.
Meeting details
Jamaica, VT