2009 TE-DC Harper's Ferry tubing outing

**Kalidurga** · 07-27-2009, 03:39 PM

I had a note on my calendar to revive this thread when I get back from vacation mid-August. Based on Nicole's comment above, how about we at least set the date for Saturday, August 29th?

So, here we go...

When/Who: Saturday, 8/29- MDHillSlug, KD

Outfitter: To be determined. Who wants to do some research on where they drop off/pickup and what they cost?

**sfa** · 07-27-2009, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Kalidurga

I had a note on my calendar to revive this thread when I get back from vacation mid-August. Based on Nicole's comment above, how about we at least set the date for Saturday, August 29th?

So, here we go...

When/Who: Saturday, 8/29- MDHillSlug, KD

Outfitter: To be determined. Who wants to do some research on where they drop off/pickup and what they cost?

Add me to the list, and I'll do some research. I was looking at two outfitters today (left the info at work, sorry....) and will research some more this week.

Sarah

**Zen** · 07-27-2009, 05:29 PM

Butt's-
$30.00 plus 6% tax plus $2.00 river usage fee
same section as last year

River Riders-

Full day trip (both rivers)-
$39 for our flat-water / white-water combination trip

( add a $4 per person user fee ($2.00 per trip) and 6% sales tax to all trip prices.)

$27 for Flat Water Only
or $27 for "whitewater" only
Same tax and $2.00 fee

The one Nicole is probably thinking about is River and Trail outfitters but they only take groups of 15 or more.

**HillSlugger** · 08-10-2009, 06:13 AM

Butt's
Price is now $32 per person for the pvc tube, + 6% tax and $2 river fee. They mention a 10% discount for AAA but I don't know if everyone needs to individually show membership or if my membership would get everyone the discount

River Riders
Standard PVC tube is $27 ($25 w/online reservation), deluxe tube with backrest is $32 ($30 w/online reservation). $3 discount per person for groups of 10-19 people. all + 6% tax and $2 river fee.

We've been talking about doing this on Saturday August 29. Can we get a head count?

HillSlug, Slug daughter, maybe Slug partner

**Kalidurga** · 08-10-2009, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by MDHillSlug

Saturday August 29. Can we get a head count?

HillSlug,
Slug daughter,
maybe Slug partner,
KD

**ny biker** · 08-10-2009, 08:23 AM

I think I can join you guys for this. I haven't been tubing in ages!

If I'm reading this right, the location is either Harpers Ferry or Purcellville, with a mid-morning start time. Is this correct?

**7rider** · 08-10-2009, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by MDHillSlug

We've been talking about doing this on Saturday August 29. Can we get a head count?

Sorry. Can't make this one.
Take lots of pictures!

**HillSlugger** · 08-10-2009, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by ny biker

I think I can join you guys for this. I haven't been tubing in ages!

If I'm reading this right, the location is either Harpers Ferry or Purcellville, with a mid-morning start time. Is this correct?

Harpers Ferry I believe. I'm not sure we ever talked start time but mid-late morning sounds good for me.

**ny biker** · 08-10-2009, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by MDHillSlug

Harpers Ferry I believe. I'm not sure we ever talked start time but mid-late morning sounds good for me.

I was looking at the web sites for Butt's and River Riders for the info and I saw something that started at 10:00. But I didn't look too closely, so I might have gotten it wrong.

**HillSlugger** · 08-10-2009, 09:12 AM

Butt's says:
9am – 4pm *Shuttle leaves approximately every half hour

River Riders says:
departures every half hour on the :45 and :15 from 10:45-2:45

**divingbiker** · 08-11-2009, 01:37 PM

HillSlug,
Slug daughter,
maybe Slug partner,
KD
DB

**Kalidurga** · 08-12-2009, 05:28 PM

The time of day depends on which outfitter we choose and whether we do the Shenandoah, the Potomac, or both (which some of us were considering).

**Kalidurga** · 08-15-2009, 05:27 AM

So we're doing this in two weeks and there are five of us going? That will certainly make collecting $$ for the reservation much easier

So, do we want to stick with the same outfitter as last year, or try one of the others?

**HillSlugger** · 08-16-2009, 07:08 AM

Who did we use last year?

Would someone like to state a preference for start time?

**Kalidurga** · 08-16-2009, 04:04 PM

Last year we used River Riders out of Harpers Ferry. They and Butts both offer a choice of Potomac (whitewater) or Shenandoah (mostly flatwater, some very small rapids), but it looks as if only River Riders has a package for both rivers.

Let's figure out what everyone's river preferences are so we can figure out a time:

HillSlug, Slug daughter, maybe Slug partner --
KD -- Either river is fine with me. I was considering doing both, but if the weather's like today the heat will wipe me out after the first run.
DB --

nybiker, sfa, Zen, are any of you ladies (yes, I know you're not all "ladies") still planning on this? If so, please add your name and preference to the list so we can settle the details and make a reservation.

Regina, it won't be the same without you!

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