July 16-18, 2010 Rubber ducky You re the one! You make rivers Lots of fun!

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1 July 16-18, 2010 Rubber ducky You re the one! You make rivers Lots of fun! Lower Youghiogheny 1

2 Contents What, When and Where Area Attractions... 5 Lodging and Meals... 6 Costs and Deadlines... 7 Cancellation Policies... 8 What to Wear on the River... 9 Packing List Contact Info FAQs Maps and Directions Campground Policies

3 Your Trip Includes: 2 nights camping in Ohiopyle, PA; Pizza and beer (Yuengling!) party Friday night; Breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning; Saturday paddle down the Lower Youghiogheny and brunch/lunch on the river, with White Water Adventures, Saturday night BBQ Par-tay! Drive Down: Friday Raft: Saturday Drive Back: Sunday You are responsible for getting there. PLEASE CARPOOL if you can. Parking is limited at the campground. Overflow can park either in the camp overflow lot or the LHHT trailhead parking a mile down the street. You can arrive at camp anytime after 1pm. Reservations under Shelli Snyder / Fagowees o YOU MUST CHECK IN at the front office. Driving time: approx. 3.5 hours. o We will be taking Toll roads, so bring $$ You will be staying with Scarlett Knob Campground and rafting with White Water Adventures in the beautiful Laurel Highlands! Itinerary Details Friday: CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED! SAVE GAS AND LIMITED PARKING AT CAMP! Arrive at camp any time after 1pm. Reservations under Fagowees or Snyder Pizza and beer/wine to be served at in the evening, so be sure to bring some brewskis to tide ya over! (and stop to get some firewood on your way in!) o Pizza and Beer party will start at 8pm OR when 95% of the folks get there. Whichever comes first. o Bring snacks to share, brews, etc to tide you over if you plan on getting in early! o And yes! We should be showing a feature film again! (IF WE find a generator. GOT ONE?) o THIS IS THE TIME to arrange your rafts! So get friendly! Saturday: Breakfast will be served at camp (approx 8). o This is a camp goop breakfast: eggs/hashbrowns/ham/cheese/onions/peppers all mixed and thrown on the fire. Tortillas/salsa/sour cream on the side. 3

4 o Juice/water provided maybe coffee. o Don t like the menu? BYO! RAFTERS: We must be at White Water Adventures guided rafting check in no later than 9am, dressed ready for the river. o Bring your clothing and shower gear a shower house is available at the guided rafting check in and it s REALLY nice. o You get lunch on the river. o After rafting you are on your own to explore* Cyclists: Friday night, you can determine your when and where. o Please include any rafters who may want to bike after the river or rafters, arrange your own bike jaunt! o Bikes are available for rent at White Water Adventures and all outfitters in town. After rafting, you are free to explore! o Hiking o Biking o The pub: o Lots of other stuff! NEW!!! Dinner: Head back to camp in the evening and PAR-TAY! o Celebrate making it down the Yough alive o Party starts at 7pm o Menu: BBQ pork sandwiches, grillin beans, chips, beer, wine, soft drinks, CHERRIES, shots Items will not be available before 7. So bring yer own shizzie to tide you over if yer hanging at camp! o Bring a dish to share Sunday: Breakfast to be served around 10 (same as Saturday s menu) Break camp and clean up Must check out of camp by 11am (clean up good! We want the deposit back! This is funding your beer.) 4

5 *There are plenty of things to do in the area! Miles of hiking and biking trails (bring your bike! Or you can rent one in town) Christian Klay Winery o Frank Lloyd Wright: o Fallingwater (reservations required) o Kentuck Knob (reservations required Laurel Caverns o Nemacolin Woodlands Resort o Natural Water slides Fort Necessity Battlefield o Ikea and REI are on your way home! o o Maps: Ohiopyle State Park Lower Yough Rapids Driving Directions (from PA turnpike) *detailed driving and town map at end of packet More maps are available at the Visitor Center in Ohiopyle 5

6 Camping: Scarlett Knob Campground Scarlett Knob Campground is a privately owned campground located on a scenic hilltop adjoining the 19,000 acre Ohiopyle State Park, and overlooking the Youghiogheny River Valley in southwestern Pennsylvania. o Tent camping (group area) o Flush toilets, pit toilets and coin operated showers Quiet hours start at midnight o Please respect the rules of the campground* o Alcohol is permitted, however drunken behavior IS NOT. o Disturbing other guests will NOT be tolerated. Check in is at 1, check out is at 11am. Camp store on site Firewood must be purchased or brought (so if anyone has some, please feel free to bring it along!) You are responsible for your own camping supplies. Scarlett Knob is a primitive campground. If you prefer, you may book a room at the Yough Plaza Motel on your own, (we have a rafting/party only price on the package. See leaders for details) o dations.asp *Campground rules at end of packet Meals Friday Night Pizza and Beer Enjoy an evening winding down and getting ready for an early morning rafting trip! Pizza, soda and beer provided. Saturday/Sunday Breakfast Camp Goop : You trip leaders slave over a hot stove to cook up a fabulous casserole of hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, onions, peppers, some form of dead animal and cheese! We then warm it over a hot fire in the morning. Eat this delight plain or toss it in a tortilla wrap with salsa and sour cream! Coffee (maybe), juice and water provided. Saturday Lunch Provided by White Water Adventures, on the river. Saturday Dinner BBQ pork sandwiches, beans, chips, beer, wine, soda, shots 6

7 Base Cost: $125 members $145 guests We have accounted for a small tip for the guides from your payment, however you are encouraged to tip the guides as well. Toll roads: You will be taking OH and PA turnpikes. Optional package costs*: $130 Base cost with single duckie add on $50 Base cost minus rafting (camp and party only) $97 Base cost minus camping (IE: hotel/your own site) $15 for those who just want to come for pizza and beer Friday night. Visitors must leave campground at 10pm. *Member cost Deadlines: $35 deposit due by June 15th Remaining balance due by July 6th 7

8 Cancellation Policies Camp: Your payment guarantees your specific site reservation, which means we must refuse to book your site for anyone else. WE DO NOT OVERBOOK! Due to limited availability and length of season, there are NO REFUNDS on late arrivals, no shows or cancellations with less than 30 days notice. Cancellations with 30 days notice will be charged 8% of total cost for processing fees. No refunds includes, but is not restricted to, inclement weather, illness, river conditions, or work schedules. Group leaders should be sure that all group members understand the refund policy Rafting: The number of persons we can take down per trip is limited. Please remember that all balances must be paid in full 21 days prior to your rafting trip. All unpaid spaces will be cancelled. Due to limited space there are no refunds for late cancellations, no shows, inclement weather, or late arrivals. Please make everyone in your group aware of this policy. Our trips run rain or shine (you re going to get wet anyway!) No refunds for late cancellations, no-shows, late arrivals, or inclement weather. A refund or reschedule may be made only if we are notified at least three weeks (21 days) prior to your trip date. All cancellations or rescheduling will be charged 10% of the total fee due for administrative costs. We reserve the right to reschedule any trip to an alternate section of the river or to a different river if conditions warrant. We may also change the length of the trip, raft size, or number of guests per raft. What this means: Refunds up until June 15 th, MINUS deposit. 8

9 What Should I Wear? WARM WEATHER RAFTING: Spring, Summer, Early Fall 1. Swimsuit to wear as your base layer 2. Nylon or quick drying shorts. 3. Shoes that will stay on your feet: Old Tennis shoes, river sandals ( IE: Teva s) or neoprene booties 4.T-shirt 5. Sunglasses with a strap (straps are available to purchase if you do not have one) 6. Sunscreen 7. Baseball caps are optional. 8. Change of clothes & a towel Wetsuits are not needed They provide helmets, PFD s and paddles. All participants are required to wear our Type V PFD. Please do not bring your own lifejacket. A shower house is available at the guided rafter checkin base. So feel free to bring your shower gear and change of clothing. 9

10 o Tent o Not RV/Camper friendly unless you have a very small popup. SUV ppl can opt to sleep in car. o Sleeping bag o Sleeping mat/air mattress o Camp chair o Pillow o Beer o Personal items o Clothing (don t forget clothing and shoes for the river!) o Flashlight o Beer o A towel or two o Snacks to share Friday and Sat (we will bring the s mores!) o Camera o Some cashola (Hey! There are bars, shops, etc ) o Firewood (you can buy it on your way into camp!) o Beer 10

11 Shelli Snyder: (c) Jodi Leal: (c) 11

12 How Many People Can Fit in a Raft? We will be taking 4-6 man rafts, or you may opt for a single or double ducky. (you must have a partner for the doubles) You must arrange who is in your raft before the check in. You can arrange your raft with others, Friday around the fire. Go on make friends! The rafts do NOT have a guide in them. Your guides will be in other boats, assisting you. No guide in the raft?? How do we do this? Your guide will be in a kayak or another boat, assisting you down the river. The easiest way to do this is to elect one person in your boat captain. They will call the commands (like HEY YOU! GET YOUR PADDLE IN THE WATER AND HELP OUT!). On all major rapids, your guides will setup and instruct you on the best way to approach and run the rapid. They will also instruct on safety procedures and what to do if you get stuck on a rock, fall out, etc Please refer to the trip waiver at the end of your packet for information on liability and risks. Do I tip the guide? Yes, it is highly recommended. We have accounted for a small tip per person ($5), but more is appreciated if you dig the trip, so please bring some cash. Are Videos and Pictures Available? You will receive a picture disk from the rafting company AFTER the trip. Shelli will be making copies and have it to you at a meeting in August. For those who cannot attend meetings, please provide a postage paid envelope for DVDs at the rafting trip. What about My Medical Condition? Please inform your raft guide when you check in for your trip, of any particular medical conditions you may have including diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, heart conditions, bee sting allergies, and pregnancy. We highly recommend that you consult your physician prior to rafting if you have a particular medical condition and strongly warn against rafting for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. I want to buy beer once I get into PA where can I do that? You cannot buy beer at regular stores in PA. You must purchase beer at distributors, 6 pack shacks or bars. With that said, the MOMENT you turn right onto 381 from Rte 31 (about 5 minutes after you get off of PA Turnpike exit 91), you will see Sarnelli s on the left (use the bottom drive) which sells cases, and the 6 Pack Shack on the right, which sells 6 packs. You may also get 6 packs to go at the Pub or Ohiopyle Café Bar. Can I bring a dish to share for Saturday? OF COURSE! Bring some booze too, if you so choose 12

13 Where do I purchase firewood? Anywhere you see a stand along 381 on your way to the campground firewood is not provided, so we must all pitch in. If you live in another state you cannot bring wood over state lines by law. ( nuf said) 13

14 Town map overview 14

15 Town map detailed (North) 15

16 Details to the Guided Rafting Checkin Please Note If you are on a Lower Yough Guided Tour, you will check in 1 mile south of Ohiopyle on 381. There is a sign that says GUIDED RAFTING CHECK IN and PARK OFFICE. Turn there onto Dinnerbell Road. Driving Directions and Map (From Cleveland to Ohioplye) Approx 3.5 hours (about 20 min past Seven Springs) *mapquest takes you through Uniontown below is a more direct route 1. Take the Ohio Turnpike East to PA Turnpike a. I- 80 to I Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) to Exit 91. (Toward PA-711 / Donegal) 3. Turn LEFT (east) onto PA-31 (2.1mi) 4. Turn RIGHT onto PA-711 / PA-381 South. Follow 381 through Normalville a. TURN LEFT at the T intersection and stay on 381 South 5. Continue 8mi to Scarlett Knob which is on the right. a. 1mi past Fallingwater 16

17 Note: Exit 9 on map is actually exit 91. Scarlett Knob is located 2mi North of Ohiopyle. 17

18 Scarlett Knob Campground: Campground Regulations For Group Area Respect the rights of other campers. TREES - NO NAILS, NO SCREWS, NO TOOLS, NO LANTERNS IN TREES! Fires - Confine fires to grills or existing fire-rings. Do not leave fires unattended at any time. Extinguish fires before leaving the campsite. Firewood is not provided. Cutting of standing trees and operation of chain saws is prohibited. TABLES AND FIRE RINGS ARE NOT TO BE MOVED Motor Bikes - are to be driven from the campsite to the outside and back only. ATV'S are Prohibited. Visitors must register, pay fees and receive a car pass before proceeding to a site. Visitors are welcome between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. House pets are welcome. Pets must be kept on a leash (4 feet or less) and attended at all times. Pets are NOT PERMITTED TO BE LEFT ON GROUNDS when you leave. Keep your site clean and clean up after your pet. Pet sitting near the campground can be arranged in advance of your trip. Alcoholic beverages are permitted on your site in the Group Area. Quiet hours are enforced from 12:00 midnight until 9:00 a.m. This includes all radios off. Excessive noise (defined as any noise disturbing other campers) is prohibited at all times. Bicycles are permitted. Helmets are required when riding on the campgrounds. Paintball guns are prohibited. Abusive, drunken, or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. 18