A day at Whitewater Challengers
Early Morning 6:00 am: It all begins at the Whitewater Challengers campground, birds singing, chirping away. Those that have decided to stay over night get up to the scents of breakfast and coffee in the air. 6:00 am may seem early for most folks but its the beginning of a fun filled adventurous day. The employees begin to arrive and the shops begin to open their doors and gates to this arena of whitewater challengers campground and pocono rafting. Hundreds of people lined up in there vehicles waiting to get in to start there big adventure. From the moment you arrive at the gates you are greeted with the utmost repect and given smiles that will last a life time. Imagine this sunny brisk morning to be the beginning of a day that will unfold to become the most "fun you will have all year".
Experience Counts: For more then 30 years. Since 1975, Over 1.5 million guests have arrived at the whitewater challengers campgrounds so that they may experience Pocono Rafting at it's funnest. We have logged over 12 million miles of guided river trip tours. From our guides to our reservations and ground support crews, we understand what you want and we know how to deliver it. Being first isn't everything, but it often distinguishes the leaders from the followers. A trip with Whitewater Challengers pocono rafting guarantees you and your group all the benefits of our unparalleled history and 30 years' experience!
Choosing by location: Whether you live in Lehigh Valley or the Pocono's you can click on the links above to find a location near you then you'll be able to decide if you would like to ride the rapids on the lehigh river or go pocono rafting.
Choosing by activity: Pocono rafting is the core activity in most of our adventure center programs, but we can also satisfy your craving for other activities like cycling, hiking, climbing, camping, and a host of other adventure outings. If you can spare more than a day, we encourage you to feast on the terrific variety of activities available at each of our Rafting Centers.
Choosing the right rafting trip: Below is a sample progression of whitewater trips, ranging from easy rapids to eye-popping whitewater challenegers pocono river rafting.
River Name.......... Season......... Minimum Age............ Whitewater Rating
Lehigh................... Summer.................... 5.............................. Class I / II
Middle Moose....... Summer.................... 8.............................. Class I / II+
Lehigh................... Spring/Summer........ 10............................ Class II / III
Hudson................. Summer/Fall........... 10/14......................... Class II / III+
Black.................... Summer/Fall............. 14............................ Class III / IV
Hudson................. Spring.................... 14/16.......................... Class IV
Black.................... Spring.................... 14/16............................Class IV / IV+
Lower Moose....... April........................ 18................................Class V
Hawkinsville Moose... Spring................ 12.............................. Class II / III / IV
Depending on the level of challenge and excitment you and your friends prefer, you might choose to bypass some of the easier options here. All of our trips are available to first time rafters who meet the minimum age requirements, with one exception. Our Lower Moose River trip in April is an experienced-only run that will challenge every bit of your paddling skills and whitewater savvy. You need to have some solid Class IV or Class V experience under your belt to try this one!
Choosing the right outfitter: But when it comes to choosing your pocono rafting outfitter, you can be assured of making the right choice by focusing on these five criteria: experience, safety, diversity of trips, dedication to guest service, and facilities. Following this formula makes selecting your pocono rafting outfitter easy.
