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    <title>Gauley Festival</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Gauley River Festival is the largest gathering of whitewater paddlers in the country. Use this forum to ask questions, arrange rides, or volunteer to help out!]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:48:26 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Trail to Pillow Rock Viewing area</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8778,16473/#msg-16473</link>
      <author>troyfultz</author>
      <description><![CDATA[thats one of the steepest trails ive ever been down]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:48:26 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Gauley Fest 2009 - concerns</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,15864,15864/#msg-15864</link>
      <author>CBeaner76</author>
      <description><![CDATA[We had a great time this year. Our only concern was that, around 10:30-11 PM, We saw two different dogs running franticly through the crowds, no leashes, lost. You could tell the poor things had lost their &quot;parents&quot;. Hopefully they were reunited. I don't know what the circumstances were, but, People, if you are gonna bring your animals, keep an eye &amp; a leash on them. There is too big a crowd there to just let them run and get lost. Too much traffic also, one of the dogs was running out to the parking lot towards busy Hwy 19. I know I'd be devastated if I lost my &quot;kid&quot;. Please keep this in mind next year. I love to see the dogs there, just not when they are obviously so frightened, running through a crowd, looking at every person, trying to find their owners.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:27:02 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Lost camera on Gauley shuttle</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,15851,15851/#msg-15851</link>
      <author>carolinepitts</author>
      <description><![CDATA[My boyfriend and I got a ride from a sweet couple (from Ontario?) out of the Panther Branch take-out.  I left my camera in a small, black Watershed bag in the back of your Toyota Tacoma.  Boo hoo.  Please oh pretty please reply....]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:35:26 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Gauley Releases</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,14889,14889/#msg-14889</link>
      <author>carmine34</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I'm stuck here in Cleveland and the Gauleys been running all week!  Does anyone know if they are having any releases this weekend?  Can some please explain the protocall for releases?  I know they have been getting a lot of good rain lately down there but what is the criteria for releasing?  Can't they just keep more water in the lake and add more weekends in the fall?  Is the dam at max capacity so they have to release?

Thanks,
Carmage]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:58:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>2009 Carpool from Portland, OR (ride needed)</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,14606,14606/#msg-14606</link>
      <author>ericonthego</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Alaska raft guide/wilderness-EMT returning to Portland near the end of August seeks one-way ride to 2009 Gauley Fest/season. Only bringing a backpack.

Please contact at [email]ericonthego@yahoo.com[/email] or at 1-888-MAD-RAFT

Thank you, ~eric]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:10:16 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Dates for Gauley Fest 2009??</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,10108,11027/#msg-11027</link>
      <author>jeffpaine</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hey ChuckB,

The website is correct, the Gauley Fest dates for this year are September 18-20, 2009.

See you there!

Jeff Paine
Outreach Director
American Whitewater]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:57:49 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Dates for Gauley Fest 2009??</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,10108,10108/#msg-10108</link>
      <author>ChuckB</author>
      <description><![CDATA[The web page at [url=http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley]http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley[/url] is confusing. The first line shows &quot;AW Gauley River Festival - September 18-20, 2009 - Summersville, WV&quot;. The rest of the page and the pages that it links to are all about Gauley Fest 2008.

Even the &quot;Events&quot; page has the 2008 dates. 

Is Gauley Fest 2009 really on September 18-20? That's the 2nd weekend of the Gauley release schedule. Interesting since the Fest has always been on the 3rd weekend of the Gauley Release schedule.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:20:07 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Video of kayak drummer George LeHoop at the Gauley Fest</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8856,8856/#msg-8856</link>
      <author>barry</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In case you missed it, here is a video of the rousing performance of professional percussionist and artist, George LeHoop (aka: The Underwear Guy) at this year's Gauley Festival:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqOimHcKaF8f


Thanks George for supporting AW and donating your talents to help raise money for river conservation and access.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:42:32 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: carpooling from DC</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8694,8807/#msg-8807</link>
      <author>benlMD</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Im thinking about going too if i can find someone to ride up with. I can drive and have a roof rack for an extra boat. Also not gonna be able to leave til tommaro after 4. Let me know! - Ben]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:36:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ride to Gauleyfest</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8788,8788/#msg-8788</link>
      <author>gfearey</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for ride from Westchester or NYC area. Would like to leave on Thursday, if possible, and return Sunday. Will share gas, but can't drive. Experienced drivers only. 

Thanks.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:55:27 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: carpooling from DC</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8694,8784/#msg-8784</link>
      <author>kathryn</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you still need a lift?  I might have car space.  Otherwise, anyone else interested in a lift?

kathryn]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:28:31 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What is the entry fee for Saturday evening?</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8781,8781/#msg-8781</link>
      <author>ChuckB</author>
      <description><![CDATA[The only fee info that I can find on the AW site is about the camping fee ($5 per person (or dog) per night.

What about the fee for just attending the Saturday evening festivities?

Chuck Brabec]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:37:15 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Trail to Pillow Rock Viewing area</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8778,8778/#msg-8778</link>
      <author>shadowsandwich</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello,
    I had a question about access to the Pillow Rock viewing area for Gauley Fest. A potential member of our party that would be attending has recently broken her ankle, but is interested in attending the festivities and watching people run the river. She's pretty mobile right now on her crutches (getting around town, the house, the office, etc), but we've never attended Gauley Fest before. So, we were curious about the duration and intensity of the approach trail for Pillow Rock.
       Thanks in advance,
                                   Jason]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:50:59 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Need a ride from Connecticut</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8698,8698/#msg-8698</link>
      <author>eesavage</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hey, my ride just backed out on me.  I need a ride from New Haven, CT.  I'm in school, so I only really have time to go between Thursday and Sunday -- I'm willing to do some all night driving though.  I'd also be willing to rent a car and pick people up along the way if I could get some money for the rental and for gas.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:04:23 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>carpooling from DC</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8694,8694/#msg-8694</link>
      <author>killacass</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Is anyone planning on driving out from the district? We have the desire, but not the wheels. Would be willing to split gas, we need space for two girls.
Thanks!
Cassandra]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:38:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: carpooling from Montana</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8564,8690/#msg-8690</link>
      <author>jenlynnrod</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I'm interested in tagging along.  I currently live in Victor, ID.  Have about six years of guiding experience....whitewater, multi-days, dailys, scenics.....you get the idea.  I went to Gauley Fest two seasons ago and it was awesome.  Have some friends guiding out there currently and would love to go hang out with them and scare myself again.  I guess I'd just like to chat about logistics if there's still room.  Cheers--Jen 602-799-7718]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:40 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>carpooling from Montana</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8564,8564/#msg-8564</link>
      <author>charleehanna</author>
      <description><![CDATA[A group of guides from Missoula are going to Gauley Fest , leaving Sept 16 and returning Sept 24.  We have room for one more person.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:48:46 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>25th Gauley Fest</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,8504,8504/#msg-8504</link>
      <author>barry</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Wow -  25 years of predictable flow on my favorite (well...) river in the universe. Thanks AW. Keep up the good work.  
barryg]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:12:49 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: comments on festival entertainment for kids</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,114,8449/#msg-8449</link>
      <author>enderstyle</author>
      <description><![CDATA[hey Paul whats up my little girl is 5 years old now is there any activity's for her? contact me via my email @ enderstyle@live.com please. thanks , Wayne]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:17:14 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: comments on festival entertainment for kids</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,114,8294/#msg-8294</link>
      <author>wepaddle</author>
      <description><![CDATA[How about Foamies (toy boats).  That will appeal to a wider age range of kids then some of the things mentioned above.  I remember probably 10 years ago folks coming with a tank setup like a mini course with flowing water.  My kids loved it.  They still play with Foamies.  Some entrepreneurial type could sell some.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:44:14 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: rapids on the Gauley River</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,4426,7784/#msg-7784</link>
      <author>scottsather</author>
      <description><![CDATA[This site is great. There is no place better to get 2 or 3 different views of every rapid. I wish I had this 10 years ago.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:27:07 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>rapids on the Gauley River</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,4426,4426/#msg-4426</link>
      <author>barkley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[If anyone is interested in seeing video footage of all the rapids on the Gauley River, check this site:
http://www.gauleyriverrapids.com   It was made by a videoboater from my company and shows the rapids, some of the features, and mainly rafts, but some of the runs show kayakers too for all those hard-decked boaters.
Enjoy!
David]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:50:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Camping</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,1199,1247/#msg-1247</link>
      <author>matt</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Camping at the Fest site is fun, though it can be noisy at times. For alternatives, the [url=http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River_detail_id_2378_]Upper Gauley Page[/url] lists a few campgrounds:

[url=http://www.mountainlakecampground.com/]Mountain Lake Campground[/url]

Middle Gauley River Camping Inc., (304) 872-2011

[url=http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/projects/lakes/sum/]Battle Run Campground[/url]

[url=http://www.summersvillelakeretreat.com]Summersville Lake Retreat[/url]

See you there?]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:59:28 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Camping</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,1199,1199/#msg-1199</link>
      <author>jchristensen</author>
      <description><![CDATA[How is the camping at the Fest?  With the number of people who attend, I would guess it could get crazy.  Any thoughts on a good camping location?]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:20:37 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: comments on festival entertainment for kids</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,114,620/#msg-620</link>
      <author>the_water_boy</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Musical Kayaks...just like musical chairs  

[img]http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Jobs_and_People/Musicians_and_Singers/Musical_dragon.gif[/img]]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:34:06 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Test post</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,147,195/#msg-195</link>
      <author>ChrisBell</author>
      <description><![CDATA[The festival has come and gone . . . but I need to confirm that I can post!]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:34:06 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Help for Gauley Fest Newbie</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,147,148/#msg-148</link>
      <author>420247</author>
      <description><![CDATA[You should look here... http://www.mountainlakecampground.com/index.html]]></description>
      <category>Gauley Festival</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:52:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Help for Gauley Fest Newbie</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,147,147/#msg-147</link>
      <author>thompsont</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Was wodering if anyone could help give some info re G fest. I have decided (somewhat last minute) to head up to Gualey fest this year. My wife and 2 year old also want to tag along. This means tent camping is out of the question so I will need to bring our small popup camper. Are there camping areas near the festival site that can accomodate us (no hookup required)? I noticed the US Army Corps has the Battle Run Campground at Summersville Lake. Anybody have any info on this or other camping options? I would imagine availability could be difficult. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Travis]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:38:13 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: comments on festival entertainment for kids</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,114,116/#msg-116</link>
      <author>barry</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I've been coming to the GF since the very first one. Both my kids have attended from the womb through HS and college and I while do not recall any organized efforts at child diversion, I do recall a lot of disorganized ones. 

I remember once when our kids were small and mobile that there were a bunch of volunteers hanging out in the red barn shelter helping with the NPFF signage in the afternoon and it became a juice bar mass of kids having at the colored sharpies.. 

I think having a focus for the kids is a great idea. But I don't need it these days. Mine are now being diverted by paddling the Gauley:-)]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:49:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: comments on festival entertainment for kids</title>
      <link>http://www.americanwhitewater.org//content/Forum/read/send/3,114,115/#msg-115</link>
      <author>ambenvc</author>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a great idea.  We could have a sort of kids tent with various activities.  

What sort of kid activities were there in the past?  

Here are some that I think could happen easily:
-face painting
-coloring books and coloring area
-scavenger hunt
-egg toss
-three legged race with parent

Let me know what you think. I already found someone who would be willing to help lead this.

Ben]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:48:07 -0400</pubDate>
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