The Best Darn Adventure Racing Company in TEXAS!
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The Best Darn Adventure Racing Company in TEXAS! |
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Adventure Trips
Going Our Way? Come on one of our planned trips or let us custom build a trip to fit your group's needs. June 15 and 16, 2002, Day Kayaking Trip at Possum Kingdom Lake, TX and optional Night-time Land Navigation Workshop on our ranch in Stephens County. We will meet at the BRWA Public Access at Scenic Point Marina 9am Saturday morning and kayak to Hell's Gate and back (7.5 mile round-trip). Rattlesnake will provide tandem/triple kayaks, paddles, and PFDs. Primitive camping is available at the Public Access for Friday night, but it is first-come, first-serve. We will try to grab a big campsite on Friday for anyone who wants to camp out the night before. Kayaking class includes Intro to Paddling taught by ACA instructors. After the kayak trip those who want to will pack up and drive to the ranch for night-time Land Navigation and primitive camping at the ranch. Jim will be available for one-on-one navigation instruction for beginners and for anyone else looking to hone their skills. 1:24,000 topo maps will be provided. So here are the details again: What: Kayak Trip on Possum Kingdom Lake and Night-time Land Nav Workshop When: Saturday, June 15, 9am - afternoon (Kayaking), Saturday night - Sunday (Land Nav and camping) How long: Kayaking is 7.5 miles. This will take 3-6 hours depending on skill levels, wind conditions, lunch-and-play break at Hell's Gate. The entire group will stay within sight of each other so no one is on their own. Please pack a sack lunch for yourself. Cost: $40/person for kayaking, $15 /person for Land-Nav and Camping (a $20 advance deposit is required) Mail check to RASG to 514 N. 1st, Haskell, TX 79521 Please include name, address and phone number of each participant. What is supplied: Kayaks, paddles, PFDs What do participants need to bring: drinking water, lunch and snacks, hat and shirt (for sun protection), sun screen, more drinking water, swimsuit (you will get wet and want to get wet due to the heat!), tent and camping supplies if camping, more drinking water, compass and UTM protractor/plotter if doing Land Nav. Directions to BRWA Public Access at Scenic Point Marina: from Dallas / Ft. Worth take I-20 west to Weatherford then get on Hwy 180 travelling west. Follow Hwy 180 through the town of Mineral Wells. 20 miles after Mineral Wells Hwy 16 will merge with Hwy 180, then 5 miles after that Hwy 16 will split off from 180 and head north. Take Hwy 16 north and start looking for signs to Possum Kingdom Lake. Take a Left turn on to FM2353 and follow it approx 2 miles to Park Road 36. Take a Left turn on to Park Road 36 and watch for La Villa Road on your left (there is a Pizza Pro on the corner). Turn Left onto La Villa road and follow the signs to the Public Access area. We will meet at the Public Access boat ramp. Note that there are several BRWA Public Access areas on the lake. We are using the one near Scenic Point Marina. Frequently asked questions: Q: Do I have to stay for the Land Nav? A: No, if you're only interested in the kayak trip, then that is all you do. You get to head for home and sleep in air-conditioned comfort while the rest of us stumble around in the woods in the dark! Q: What skill level is required for kayaking? A: Beginner and up. We'll start with some basic paddling and safety instruction before we leave the shallow marina and enter the lake. We use large, stable, sit-on-top tandem (2-person) and triple (3-person) kayaks. These are great boats for beginners since they are the easiest to get in and out of yet still track and paddle well. The distance is fairly long but we'll take plenty of rests and we are planning a slow and relaxed pace. Please call or email us if you have any concerns. Q: What about small children and pets? A: Children and pets are more than welcome, but they do require some extra planning. If you are bringing the family please contact us before the trip so we can make sure everything is in place, e.g. room in kayaks, food-and-water, children's PFDs, etc. We believe these trips should be an opportunity for the entire family to participate and have fun together. We just need to take the extra time to make sure all the safety and logistics angles are covered. Our six-year-old son will likely be along for this trip and would love to have some other kids to play with! Q: What is Hell's Gate? A: Hell's Gate is a rock formation of two 100 foot cliffs, with one side of the gate an island in the lake. It is a popular spot in PK Lake for swimming and play. Hiking is allowed on the island. In addition, on the way to Hell's Gate we'll be gawking at some of the nicest lake-front homes in Texas. Q: What is BRWA? A: Brazos River Water Authority. This is the Texas State agency responsible for the lake and public access and camping on the lake. Q; What if I have other questions? A: Call us at 940-256-0769 or email us at leiza@westex.net anytime! Please email Leiza at leiza@westex.net to be placed on the email list for trip updates. We will limit the trip and clinic to 20 people. You may also call Leiza at 940.256.0769. Please send name of each participant and contact info for each participant. Name, address, phone and email needed. Stay Tuned for More Adventure Trip Details! For current information, please email us at leiza@westex.net
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