Things you should know

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1 Things you should know Thanks so much for choosing us. We are looking forward to your visit. In order to make your trip as smooth as possible, we ve outlined all the information you ll need to be prepared for your adventure. IMPORTANT REMINDER All the small stuff and fine print that is important to read is located on our Policies and Procedures page online: Please take time to read each tab of information carefully. Now, back to the matter at hand. This handy little packet includes info on: Waivers Weather What to pack Lodging Dining Directions Navigating property Meeting for your trip What else to do while you re here

2 Before You Leave Home Waivers Mission Critical - Group members under 18 coming without a parent or legal guardian MUST have a parent or legal guardian (legal being the key) sign their waiver before they leave home. Download waivers here. If the waiver is not signed by their parent or legal guardian, the minor will not be able to participate. Weather Be aware that ALL trips go, rain or shine, so make sure you double check the weather and pack accordingly. Really, it s impossible to stress this enough. But that won t keep us from trying. Note: if you are the group organizer - We appreciate the work you ve done in organizing your trip. To help things run smoothly, please make sure everyone in your group is getting this information so that everyone can concentrate on having fun. Lodging If you re staying with us, visit Lodging or Bunks, Cabins, RVs to see what s included with your lodging. FOOD Pre-book meals at ACE and save! What to Packi OVERNIGHT RAFTING For your overnight rafting adventure, ACE provides: Tent Transportation to and from river All rafting equipment (wetsuit and windbreaker are available for rent) Meals lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two. Vegetarian or dietary restriction requests need to be called in or faxed as soon as overnight reservations are made Beverages sodas, lemonade, water, and limited supply of beer One water resistant bag per guest for personal items Rafting - Always Check the Weather *Synthetic fibers include polypropylene, acrylic and polyester fibers Trip Body Feet Extras Summer Rafting Shorts, T-shirt, Bathing suit, Windbreaker Water sandals (must be secure to foot), River shoes, Old sneakers Ball cap, Sunglasses w/strap, Sunscreen Spring/Fall Rafting Synthetic* long underwear, Synthetic fleece or wool sweater, Windbreaker and wetsuit rentals available Wool or synthetic socks, Old sneakers, Wetsuit booties available to rent Snug fitting neoprene gloves (available for purchase at ACE) Adventure Activities - Always Check the Weather Trip Body Feet Extras Rock Climbing, Team Challenge Course, Zip Line Tours, Mountain Biking Fleece or wool in cool weather, T-shirts & shorts in summer Hiking boots or sneakers (no sandals or opentoed shoes) Bug spray, Sunscreen, Water bottle, Sunglasses w/strap ATV Trips Long pants Boots suitable for activity Snug fitting gloves (ACE provides helmets) Paintball Old clothes Boots or high top sneakers Covveralls available for rent (limited supply) Horseback Riding Long pants, Jacket & gloves in cool weather Sneakers or boots (avoid thick soles and open toed shoes - your feet need to fit in the stirrups) Sunglasses w/strap (please leave portable audio players at home) Mud Obstacle Course Old clothes Tight-lacing shoes A dip in the ACE lake after Summer SUP, Kayak Clinics, Touring Kayaks Spring/Fall SUP, Kayak Clinics, Touring Kayaks Shorts, T-shirt, Bathing suit, Windbreaker Synthetic* long underwear, Synthetic fleece or wool sweater, Windbreaker and wetsuit rentals available Water sandals (must be secure to foot), River shoes, Old sneakers Wool or synthetic socks, Old sneakers, Wetsuit booties available to rent Sunglasses w/strap, Sunscreen Tight fitting neoprene gloves (available for purchase at ACE) It s Go Time! Haven t booked yet? Choose from WHITEWATER and ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES to round out your vacation!

3 GRANDVIEW. Getting Here is Part of the Fun 1 Concho Rd. - MINDEN, West Virginia Latitude 37º98 Longitude 81º12 Please call if you need help or Hagerstown Plan your route to Oak Hill, WV via US 19. This is a rural area, DO NOT rely on GPS alone! Consult a map or atlas when making final travel plans. Charleston Beckley Morgantown Oak Hill From US 19, take the Main St. Oak Hill exit, turn LEFT if you re coming from the North, RIGHT if from the South Make a quick LEFT onto Minden Rd. It will be 2.9 miles to the resort from this point. Continue through the community of Minden, following signs to ACE/NARR/Wildwater. (Please drive slowly through Minden. Watch for children and animals.) Turn LEFT at McKinney Rd. Turn RIGHT on Minden Ave, at the tall ACE/NARR/ Wildwater pole sign. Turn left at the resort entrance and stop at the Welcome Center to check in. alls ssy and WHIPPLE PLUM ORCHARD LAKE GAULEY BRIDGE OAK HILL COTTON HILL to Beckley GLEN JEAN MOUNT HOPE Cathedal Falls FAYETTEVILLE Rocklick Concho MINDEN THURMOND G a 82 tewood Rd Stonecliff ANSTED HAWK S NEST LAKE. 5 VICTOR AMES HEIGHTS LANSING NEW RIVER GORGE BRIDGE CUNARD GAULEY RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Saturday Rd. NEW RIVER HICO EDMOND 82 Stringtown Rd. BABCOCK STATE PARK NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL RIVER Sunday Rd. Sunday Rd. LOOKOUT WINONA CLIFFTOP Miller Rd Rd MEADOW RI VER 41 to Summersville and Thayer 61 rleston TERRY 41 PRINCE McCreery QUINNIMONT

4 You ve Arrived! First Stop: The Welcome Center Stop here to get the skinny on everything you need to know. Lodging Check-In Whether you ve reserved a cabin or a chalet, a bunkhouse or a campsite, the Welcome Center is where you ll get more details. Our lodging books quickly, so in the event that you haven t already made a reservation and we cannot accommodate you, check out other area lodging. Dining If you haven t given a thought about food, we ve got you covered. From sandwiches to our full-spread buffet, we can fill your belly for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don t forget, if you pre-book your meals, you can save some money and dine in style. Departure Schedules All trip times are departure times. You should arrive ready for your trip 1 hour before the departure time for rafting, 1 1/2 hours for overnights, and 30 minutes for all other activities. These trips meet at the Big Top near the ACE Store: Rafting (Overnights and Day Trips) Team Challege Course ATVs Kayaking Mountain Biking Stand Up Paddleboarding Hiking Fishing Mud Obstacle Course Paintball Trips that meet elsewhere: Zip Line Tour - Climbing Barn near ACE entrance Rock Climbing - Climbing Barn near ACE entrance Horseback Riding - Meet off property; Provide your own transportation (directions available) or shuttle service provided for $10 per person from Welcome Center to stables (must be pre-arranged) - meet 30 min. prior to trip time. Bridgewalk - Meet off property; Provide your own transportation How not to miss your raft trip Complete a waiver before you arrive to speed up your trip check-in. If youth are coming without a parent/ or legal guardian, they need to download the waiver, have it signed, and bring it with them. Allow 45 additional minutes if you are having breakfast or lunch. Show up for your trip check-in dressed and ready to go.

5 Rest & Relaxation the Adventure park & lake* Dive into 5-acres of entertainment right in the heart of the resort. With a sandy white beach lining the spring-fed lake filled with toys, it s a great way to keep everyone in your group entertained before and after your river expedition, mud bogging and zip line tours. Full Day Rate: $39, Half Day Rate: $25 Receive the Resort Gold Pass for half-price when combined with any guided activity. Look for packages with the Pass included. WHEN Open Activities Lake Hours Attendant on duty Tower Hours*** April Limited activities** Daily: Daylight hours only n/a n/a May All activities Daily: Daylight hours only n/a Sat: 10am - 6pm Memorial Day - Labor Day All activities Daily: 9am - dusk Daily: 9 am - dusk Daily: 9am - dusk September All activities Fri - Mon: 10am - 6pm Fri - Mon: 10am - 6pm Fri - Mon: 10am - 6pm October Limited activities** Fri - Mon: Daylight hours only n/a n/a * ** *** Due to maintenance requirements, all lake toys may not be available at all times. Also note, the lake attendant is not a lifeguard. You will be swimming at your own risk; however, a personal flotation device (PFD) is required when using the lake and is included with your Resort Gold Pass. Canoes & kayaks, volleyball, tether ball, ping pong, fishing, & hiking/biking trails. There is a minimum of one tower attendant on duty when the tower is open for the zip-line and water slide. Getting Around For those of you staying on-site, you can get almost anywhere you need on foot (see campus map). Or, if wheels are your thing, bring your bike or check out our bike rentals. When driving motorized vehicles around property, please remain under 15 mph and be on the watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Distances on premises Welcome Center to: Mountain Top 1 Stables 4.6 Deer Hollow.5 2-Bedroom Chalets.6 Truman Lodge.1 Woodpecker Alley.1 Shady Lane.1 faq Answer got QUESTIONS? Visit our website or click here to see if we ve already answered your question on our FAQ page. not there? Feel free to give us a ring at

6 Beachside Dr. Maintenance Sunset Hill Rd Locust Rd. Mountain Top East Blackberry Campground Ridge View Retreat Aspen Cove Deer Hollow Rd. Lakeside Dr. Alpine Dr. Kingfisher Rd. Sunset Hill Rd. River Ridge Dr. South Mountain Top West to Wonderland Rd. Deer Hollow Mountain Top Rd. Overflow Redbud Campground Turkey Spur Mountain Top Rd. Woodpecker A lley PRIVATE DRIVE STOP ALPINE TOWER Cedar Cabins STOP DISK GOLF COURSE PAINTBALL COURSE TRIP DEPARTURE Vehicle Maintenance MUD OBSTACLE COURSE ADM Truman Lodge Red Fox Grey Fox Dogwood Cabin Pine Dr. Black Bear Aspen Shady Lane CLIMBING & CANOPY TOURS FOR EMERGENCIES HELP (4357) (Large Site - 20 people) W OPEN CAMPING AREA (No Designated Sites) ELEVATION IN FEET Home 2-Bedroom Chalet Log Cottage Lake View Cabin Cozy Park Cabin Cabin Tent Family Tent Group Tent Bath & Bunkhouse Ranch House Woodside Bunks Big Top Tents Campsite Shower House Restroom Bar Restaurant Gifts & Outfitters Store Bike Shop & Rentals Private Residence Volleyball Court Badminton Court Horseshoe Pit Lake or Pond Unmaintained Trail Access Road Parking One-Way Traffic 7