Appalachian Guidance

09/28/2026

Here is one way to cross a strong eddyline. Notice her angle of approach.This example shows that there is no need to spin with the current when you cross, unless of course if the current spins you.
Don't fight the river!

09/24/2026

ACA Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Course in Harper's Ferry, WV, on October 24, 25.

Join us for a 2-Day (16 hr), American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Course on the Shenandoah River, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, near Harpers Ferry National Park. We are happy to provide you with an opportunity to practice these valuable rescue skills. Duration: 2-Day

09/21/2026

Here is a good look at a syphon through a sieve in the rocks on the Gauley River, in West Virginia. This is located in the first rapid below Sweets Falls.

09/17/2026

A good look at how a raft was recently stuck on Ejector Rock at Sweets Falls on the Upper Gauley River, in West Virginia. It stayed there for several days.

09/13/2026

September 13, 2026.
A new strainer just washed into the next rapid below Hungry Mother Hole on the Upper Gauley. Stay River right. It spans from the river left, past the center of the river.

09/09/2026

Here is a great look as to why you should not try to stand up while moving in current.

09/02/2026

Whitewater Rafting trip near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia with the Veg Society of DC.

08/17/2026

Our whitewater rivers are typically in a transitional phase of flow. Laminar flow happens when a fluid moves in smooth parallel layers, with no mixing, eddies, or swirls. Turbulent flow is when a fluid moves in a chaotic, irregular path with rapid change in speed and pressure. The water is in a constant shift between laminar and turbulent flow, and the transitional phases of Laminar to turbulent flow and transitioning from turbulent back to laminar. Here we see the distinct layers crossing over each other.

07/21/2026

Kid's River Safety & Rescue Summer Day Camp in Harper's Ferry, WV

07/18/2026

We just finished up our Kids River Safety & Rescue Summer Day Camp (3-Day).This event was also available through the West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program. All of the kids had so much fun and definitely learned a lot!