Updated to Reflect Check In Procedure/Change in Time to 05 May Caving (Now 9:30):
Other changes/updates in blue.
Check-In:
Please check in at the NRocks Welcome Center (pictured below) upon arrival. Staff will direct you to the camping area from there. If you anticipate arriving after hours on either 02 or 03 May please PM me and I'll shoot you instructions/directions. NRocks staff will handle all payments for camping/activities. Firewood is available for purchase.
Reminder that there is no cell coverage at NRocks. Free WiFi is available at the NRocks Welcome Center.
Caving Waiver:
For those traveling directly to the caving activity on 03 May please print out/complete a waiver prior to arrival. A link to the waiver can be found on the NRocks caving webpage (linked below).
Guide accepts cash/check but not credit cards. Checks made out to "WGA".
Also, please review the caving tab on the NRocks website and pay particular attention to the what to wear category (outlayer to get dirty, etc). It stays a constant 52 degrees in the cave.
https://www.nrocks.com/activities/wild-caving/
Via Ferrata Notes:
Please review the via ferrata tab on the NRocks website for gearlist/recommended clothing. The via ferreta will go rain or shine and is only cancelled if lightning is present. Expect the tour to last 3.5-5.5 hours.
https://www.nrocks.com/activities/via-ferrata/
Price List:
Caving: $25.00/per person for both the Friday group and the Sunday group.
Camping: $7.50 per person/per night (similar to last year)
Catering (Sat Night): Cost will be minimum. Concession style with an approximate cost of $6.00-$7.00 per person.
Canopy Tour: $67.50/per person (before tax)
Via Ferrata: $93.75/per person (before tax)
MTB Shuttle: $20.00/per person
Overall Attendee List:
1. TLG
2. Marret
3. Pac-Man
4. Shyll
5. Twoxentrix
6. Wish41
7. fw500a
8. 86Scotty
9. Spr
10. UpZMtn
11. Michaelstead
12. DM
13. CarlParr
14. Handyman
15. TravelsWithRalph
By Activity:
Thur (02 May)- Early Arrivals
1. Handyman
Fri (03 May)-
Afternoon Caving Trip (
Meet Lester (AKA the Wildguyde) at 1:00 at the BP Gas Station in Franklin, WV (literally at the only stop light in town). The BP Station sits at the intersection of U.S. Rte 33/and U.S. Rte 220 (AKA Main St). Finishes late afternoon. Bring waivers.):
1. Shyll (x2)
2. Wish41 (x1)
3. Michealstead (x1)
4. Handyman (x2)
5. MM (x2)
Afternoon Canopy Tour:
TBD
Afternoon Via Ferrata (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 3:30):
1. fw500a (x2)
2. TravelswithRalph (x1)
Sat (04 May)-
MTB Shuttle to North Fork Mountain Trail (Departing 9:00 from the NRocks Welcome Center/Recovery Time TBD):
1. Shyll (x1)
2. UpZMtn (x3)
3. fw500a (x2)
Morning Canopy Tour (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 9:30):
1. Handyman (x2)
2. TravelsWithRalph (x1)
3. MM (x2)
Morning Via Ferrata (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 9:00):
1. tlg (x1)
2. DM (x2)
3. 86Scotty (x1)
4. Twoxentrix (x1)
5. Michaelstead (x1)
6. CarlParr (x1)
Afternoon Canopy Tour:
TBD
"Day Old News" Bluegrass Concert (Start Time 5:30 at NRocks Welcome Center):
All
Catering (Start Time 5:30 at NRocks Welcome Center):
1. TLG (x1)
2. Marret (x1)
3. Shyll (x2)
4. Twoxentrix (x2)
5. Wish41 (x1)
6. Spr (x2)
7. Michaelstead (x1)
8. DM (x2)
9. CarlParr (x2)
10. Handyman (x2)
11. TravelsWithRalph (x2)
12. Fw500a (x2)
13. UpZMtn (x3)
14. MM (x2)
Campfire Raffle/Giveaway (Camping Area. Start Time TBD):
Sun (05 May)-
Morning Canopy Tour (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 9:30):
1. Michaelstead (x1)
Morning Caving Trip
(Meet Parker (Caving Guide) at
9:30 AM at the BP Gas Station in Franklin, WV (literally at the only stop light in town). The BP Station sits at the intersection of U.S. Rte 33/and U.S. Rte 220 (AKA Main St). Finishes around lunchtime. Shuttle option for Twoxentrix.).
Guide accepts cash/check but not credit cards. Checks made out to "WGA". :
1. DM (x2)
2. Twoxentrix (x1)
3. fw500a (x2)
4. CarlParr (x1)
5. TravelsWithRalph (x1)