How many people died on the Upper Gauley?

Pictured is Sweet’s Falls rapid on the Upper Gauley. HUNTINGTON — Three recent unrelated deaths of people who were with professional whitewater rafting guides on the Upper Gauley River have shaken an industry that prides itself on safety while guiding people on a high adventure.

What river has the most Class 5 rapids?

1) Terminator – Futaleufú River, Chile With five Class V rapids, the Futaleufú is known for its big water, but it’s Terminator that’s considered the biggest and baddest of them all. In fact, many pros say it’s the most challenging commercially run rapid in the world.

What are the hardest rapids in the world?

The Most Dangerous Rapids in the World

• The Most Dangerous Rapids in the World.
• Terminator – Futaleufú River, Chile.
• Mickey’s – Ocoee River, Tennessee.
• Whirlpool Rapids Gorge—Niagara River, New York.
• Victoria Falls—The Zambezi River, Zimbabwe/ Zambia.
• Bidwell – Chilko River, British Columbia.
• Upper Yough River, Maryland.

How long does it take to raft the Upper Gauley?

Trip Time. This is a Full Day Trip. Depending on the day’s water level, you’ll spend between 4-6 hours on the water, plus shuttle time to and from the river.

What class rapids are on the Gauley River?

Whitewater rafting attracts over 60,000 adventurers to the Gauley River each year. The upper Gauley offers tremendous class III to V+ drops in steep, turbulent chutes such as Pillow Rock, Iron Ring and Sweet’s Falls, and rocky routes that demand constant maneuvering such as Lost Paddle and Shipwreck.

What is the hardest river to kayak in?

The world’s 6 wildest kayaking rivers

• Little White Salmon, Washington, USA. Evan Garcia on the Little White Salmon River.
• Clendenning, BC, Canada. Nouria Newman on Canada’s glacial Clendenning.
• Santo Domingo, Chiapas, Mexico. Aniol Serrasolses.
• Noguera Pallaresa, Spain. Maxime Richard.
• Veracruz, Mexico.
• Wainui River, New Zealand.

Are there Class 6 rapids?

Rescue conditions are difficult and there is a significant hazard to life in the event of a mishap.” A Class 6 rapids, like Niagara’s, involves “the difficulties of Class 5 carried to the extreme. Nearly impossible and very dangerous.” There are only six classes of rapids.

How many tourists died in the Costa Rica catamaran accident?

Three tourists, one each from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, died on Jan. 9 when the Pura Vida Princess catamaran capsized off the central Pacific coast, with more than 100 people on board. On Jan. 26, a 70-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl from Canada drowned at Playa Hermosa, in the northwestern province of Guanacaste.

How safe is Costa Rica’s adventure tourism?

Despite Costa Rica’s international reputation as an adventure tourism destination for the last 25 years, the industry remains lightly regulated, and safety requirements are largely at the discretion of individual businesses, according to interviews The Tico Times conducted with business owners and industry and government representatives.

How dangerous is it to raft the Sarapiquí?

In general, the more water flowing through a river at a given time, the more dangerous it can be to raft. Some outfitters had canceled one or more trips that week down the Sarapiquí, which includes Class III rapids, citing risky conditions, according to interviews conducted by The Tico Times.

What happened at Playa Hermosa?

On Jan. 26, a 70-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl from Canada drowned at Playa Hermosa, in the northwestern province of Guanacaste.