![]() ![]() Rapids that are at the lower or upper end of this difficulty range are designated Class III- or Class III+ respectively. Injuries while swimming are rare self-rescue is usually easy but group assistance may be required to avoid long swims. ![]() Scouting is advisable for inexperienced parties. Strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found, particularly on large-volume rivers. Complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided. ![]() Rapids with moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an open canoe. Rapids that are at the upper end of this difficulty range are designated Class II+. Swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance, while helpful, is seldom needed. Occasional maneuvering may be required, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily avoided by trained paddlers. Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting. Risk to swimmers is slight self-rescue is easy. Few obstructions, all obvious and easily missed with little training. Details of portages may be given if these pose specific challenges.Ī summary of river classifications as presented by the American Whitewater Association: Class I:įast moving water with riffles and small waves. While a river section may be given an overall grading, it may contain sections above that grade, often noted as features, or conversely, it may contain sections of lower graded water as well. Often a river or rapid will be given a numerical grade, and then a plus (+) or minus (-) to indicate if it is in the higher or lower end of the difficulty level. The grade of a river may (and usually does) change with the level of flow. For instance, there can be difficult grade twos, easy grade threes, and so on. The scale is not linear, nor is it fixed. This allows us to place our orders and get everyone their swag right at the completion of the event (our goal is to have all swag shipped to everyone by the first week of April).There are six categories, each referred to as grade or class followed by a number. Therefore, if you want to take part in the challenge please be registered by the deadline. Registration will close February 28th at 11:59PM. Registration officially opens on December 1st at 12:01AM. There will be no options to pickup everything will be shipped out and that is already included in the pricing. Our theme with the Winter Challenge is "Going South for the Winter"! You will have the ability to log your miles, track your progress, collect virtual badges, and check the leader board daily! Invite your friends/family to this challenge to stay motivated/active all fall long!Īll registered participants will receive a long sleeve shirt hoodie as well as a commemorative finisher medal. Route #2 - 325 Miles which will be 3.25 Miles/Day Route #1 - 150 Miles which will be 1.5 Miles/Day The challenge starts December 22 and ends March 31 (100 day challenge). From the people who brought you the WVStrong Summer and Fall Challenges! Take on this new winter challenge to stay motivated with your running and walking! We have made these challenges so that anyone can complete them.
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