Mark Armstrong

Kayaker on Deckers Creek, Morgantown, West Virginia, Monongalia County, Monongahela Valley Region

Making sense of whitewater rapid classifications

With its many rivers coursing through many different kinds of terrain, West Virginia is a paradise for paddlers and rafters, especially where whitewater paddling is concerned. So familiarizing yourself with the International Scale of River Difficulty and understanding how whitewater rapids are classified could prove advisable if you’re planning a visit to the mountainous regions … Read more