NEW RIVER GORGE, WV: Adventure Weekend

Join us for a multi-sport adventure weekend September 27-29, 2024, as we break down barriers and break out of our comfort zones. Designed with passion and purpose, this event aims to break down barriers, creating an inclusive space to unite, camp, and adventure together, free from judgment. Prepare for an exhilarating weekend filled with heart-pounding adventures throughout the New River Gorge National Park. Whether you're an avid hiker, a fearless climber, a passionate mountain biker, a water enthusiast, a multi-sport master or just entering the world of outdoor adventure, we have curated an array of activities that cater to all levels of stoke and expertise.

While we have events that are for every body, this event is designed for people who are often excluded from modern outdoor adventure (women, LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC, and others who experience barriers to the outdoors). We know that white male cis-gendered bodies dominate modern outdoor adventure, and we’ve seen it firsthand. We’re eager to rewrite the narrative and redraw the main characters. While everyone's barriers look different, we know one thing for certain - we recognize the transformative power of outdoor adventure and we’re eager to build a community where every body is free to try something new, fail, get muddy, try again, succeed, and have fun.

Please note that tickets should be purchased at least one month in advance to ensure availability of discounted priced add-on clinics and adventures.

Who is the festival for?

This Open Trail Adventure Weekend is for anybody who wants to get outside and explore. It’s for new and seasoned adventurers  - anybody who hasn't had the opportunity to get out and explore, those who want to dive deeper, or those who want to try something new. This weekend is for anybody who wants to adventure in a supportive environment without judgment. Come as an individual, come as a group, just come as you are.

Location

• Traditional lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Tutelo, S'atsoyaha, and Moneton peoples now known as the New River Gorge National Park.
• Official Basecamp Location: Arrowhead Bike Farm, Fayetteville, WV

Cost

Sliding scale starting at $75 which includes camping, snacks, beverages, and an Adventure Kit with sponsor giveaways 

Additional costs include rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, and other clinics or adventures.

Questions? 

Check out our FAQ page here.

Adventure Schedule: 

Our array of activities and clinics are entirely optional, with efforts made to secure discounts or free rates wherever feasible. Take the reins of your adventure—bring your own climbing gear to tackle the endless walls of the NRG, set out on solo mountain biking expeditions, or gather friends for a group ride. Prefer to explore at your own pace? Lace up your boots and hit the trails. This weekend is your adventure, your choice.

Thursday (optional early check-in):

• Early check-in 4-8 PM **
• Dinner meet up at Freefolk Brewery (1690 Court St, Fayetteville, WV 25840) **

Friday (check-in between 4 and 8 PM):

• Self-guided hikes *
• Self-guided MTB outing (rentals available until 6PM) *
• Bonfire

Saturday:

     AM: 

• Sunrise yoga 7AM
• Trail Running Clinic - time and details TBD
• Grab and Go Breakfast 7-830AM 
• OTC Gear swap station (8AM - 5PM). Learn more here 
• Half-day New River Rafting Adventure with ACE - $100
• Half-day Beginner Climbing Clinic with New River Mountain Guides - $80
• Full-day Intermediate Climbing Clinic with New River Mountain Guides - $100
• Mountain Biking Clinic with Arrowhead - price TBD
• Rent a mountain bike and explore solo (10 AM to 6 PM) - price TBD
• Solo and Group Hikes * 

    PM:

• BridgeWalk 4PM (2-3hrs) - price TBD
• Solo and Group Hike 
• Mountain Biking Clinic - price TBD
• Rent mountain bike and explore solo or with your own group (10 AM to 6 PM) - price TBD
• Yoga *

Sunday:

• Sunrise yoga *
• Grab and Go Breakfast 7-8AM *
• Final Hike (included) *
• Check out by 10AM *

* Schedule Items marked with (*) are included in ticket price.

** All clinics and rentals are additional