By Jeremy Cane, Titan Canada,
Every Fall, in the Appalachian mountains around the towns of Summersville and Fayetville West Virginia, whitewater kayakers, rafters, and whitewater enthusiasts from around the world come together for the Gauley River Festival, or Gauleyfest. One of the biggest and better known whitewater festivals in North America, Gauleyfest is a must do for kayakers of all ages and abilities. Whether its the classic Upper Gauley big rapids like Pillow or Broken Paddle, or the long mellow stretches of playspot peppered Middle and Lower, the Gauley has something for everyone. This was my first year on the Gauley since 2004, and the maiden voyage of Titan Kayaks in the North American market, so needless to say I was looking forward to another year of exciting runs and….memorable parties. The whitewater of the region is matched only by the energy of the nightime festivities and the cheap gas beer and truckstop food.
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