I pushed off into the cold waters of the Maury River, starting my fifth day in a row of paddling Goshen Pass. This river just never gets old. We are blessed to have such an incredible stretch of whitewater in our backyard. The easy access to the river, spectacular scenery and the plethora of rapids in Goshen Pass make it close to the perfect river just out our backdoor. Besides the Maury, there are a phenomenal number of other creeks and rivers close enough to paddle after a day of classes.
Runs ranging from scenic float trips to raging steep creeks are too numerous to begin to mention.
Lex Vegas is not only home to some awesome whitewater, but also close enough to take a weekend trip to some of the best rivers in the U.S., including the New, Gauley, Youghiogheny, Cheat, Big Sandy, Nolichucky and more. The plentitude of these natural playgrounds is a treasure to us, but you need the right equipment and some skill to enjoy them. Fortunately, the Outing Club has all of the equipment you might need, as well as several members who are well qualified and eager to teach the skills needed to rip up Goshen Pass or any other river. The WLOC also holds pool sessions every Monday night, which are a great opportunity to learn the basics in a calm, secure and warm environment.