Magic Falls Rafting Company 2009 Brochure

May
Kennebec River (includes BBQ) ..............................$60.00
Dead River May Releases ........................................$90.00 May 4 ...............7000 cfs
May 11 .............7000 cfs
May 26 .............5500 cfs
Two Day Spring Special (includes BBQ both days)
1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River $130.00
June
Kennebec River (includes BBQ) .............................$70.00
Dead River June Releases
June 1................5500 cfs.............................$90.00
June 8................3500 cfs ............................$80.00
Two Day Spring Special (includes BBQ both days)
1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River
June 1, 2..................................................... $140.00
June 8, 9..................................................... $130.00
June 15: Italian Day - Big Water Kennebec River 8000 cfs (includes Italian Food)...................$80.00
June 29:
12th Annual Fireworks & 8th Annual Family Outing Day
Includes 1 night Camping, Kennebec River Trip with BBQ, bus to and from Marshall Inn, Hamburger and Hot Dog Cookout before fireworks. ............$89.00
July
Kennebec River (includes BBQ)
Saturday .....................................................$110.00
Sunday .......................................................$86.00
Group of 6 or more ...................................$81.00
Weekdays .....................................................$76.00 Group of 6 or more ...................................$71.00
July 8: Prime Rib Dinner
Big Water Kennebec River - 8000 cfs .........$90.00
Summer Two Day Special July 20 and 21
1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River $160.00 (includes BBQ both days)
August
Kennebec River (includes BBQ)
Saturday ......................................................$110.00
Sunday .......................................................$86.00
Group of 6 or more ...................................$81.00
Weekdays .....................................................$76.00 Group of 6 or more ...................................$71.00
Summer Two Day Special August 10 and 11
1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River $160.00 (includes BBQ both days)
All prices are per person and subject to change without notice.
We try our hardest to offer the highest quality river
experience at the lowest possible prices available.
September
Book a Sept. Big Water Trip before Aug. 1 - $10.00 pp OFF!
Kennebec River (includes BBQ) ................................$70.00
Dead River September Releases
September 1..........5500 cfs............................$90.00
September 14........3500 cfs............................$80.00
Labor Day Two River Special
Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 or Sept. 1 - 2....... .............$140.00 (includes BBQ both days)
September 7: Hawaiian Day
Big Water Kennebec River - 8000 cfs ...........$80.00
(includes Luau Style Meal)
September 14 - 15:
Customer Appreciation Weekend
1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River...$109.00
(includes BBQ both days) Lots of Fun!
September 21: Turkey Day
Big Water Kennebec River - 8000 cfs ..........$80.00
(includes Turkey with all the fixings)
Reservations
Reservations for whitewater rafting are necessary
and we suggest you make them early to receive the dates you
prefer.
*50% non-refundable deposit required .
*Transferable with 30 days written notice.
*Balance is due 30 days prior to trip date.
One call on our toll-free number, 800.207.7238, can
take care of everything and we can reserve your raft trip and
arrange for overnight accommodations and meals. Or visit
www.magicfalls.com for online reservations.
Safety and Liability
October
Kennebec River (Includes BBQ) ..............................$60.00
October 5: Final Dead River Trip of 2013 & 21st Annual Pig Roast
6000 cfs Full Open........................................$90.00
A National Geographic Adventure Magazine Getaway!
Two Day River Combo
1 Day Dead River,1 Day Kennebec River $130.00
Columbus Weekend!! - October 12, 13 & 14
Kennebec River: Last trips of Year. (Includes BBQ) Pay your Age
PLUS Sunday October 13 Annual Early Halloween Party
($1000.00 Worth of Prizes Awarded)
Access Fees: A user fee of $5 per person for the Kennebec trip and
$11 per person for the Dead River trip will be assessed to cover the
Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife levy and road access fee.
Lodging & Camping Rates
(Does not include Maine Lodging Tax)
River’s Inn - For groups of 8 - 16: A renovated farmhouse with
four bedrooms, two baths, living and dining area, full kitchen and
large deck with gas grill ...................................................$40.00/pp
Dead River Lodge - Featuring king & queen rooms with half
baths, double bunk family rooms and an ADA equipped room.
There is a large living room with big screen TV.
King Room..........................................................$79.00
Queen Room.......................................................$59.00
Bunk Room.........................................................$25.00/pp
Under 12 Bunk Room.....................$12.50/pp
Campground:
Cabin Tent
(your sleeping bag & pillow)
......................................$18.00
Cabin Tent (bedding included)
......................................$25.00
Camping Site................$12.00
Magic Falls Adventure Base
Located along the banks of the Dead River, Magic
Falls base complex includes the Magic Falls Campground
with tent sites and cabin tents with canvas side walls, electric light and padded bunks sleeping 8-14; the Rivers Inn,
a renovated farmhouse with four bedrooms sleeping up to
16, two baths, living and dining area, full kitchen and large
deck with gas grill; and The Dead River Lodge featuring
king & queen rooms with half baths, double bunk family
rooms and an ADA equipped room. There is a large living
room with big screen TV. A full breakfast is available for
$8.00, served outdoors in the picnic area.
The base lodge houses the check-in office, retail
shop and video presentation room. Our recreation pavilion
has changing rooms, large dining and recreation area with
big screen TV, juke box, and 1/2 court outdoor basketball.
A separate facility houses our coin-operated shower rooms
and rest rooms. Free WiFI.
Magic Falls Adventure Base boasts the area’s only
outdoor climbing wall-a 3 faced, 25-foot tower. We offer a
volleyball court, fishing gear and float tubes for use on the
gently flowing Dead River.
Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail to 2500
foot peaks or take a hike along the Dead River to the Grand
Falls Hut. Our rock climbing adventures learning to repel
off a 70-foot rock face are popular with adult and youth
groups.
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The Dead River is famous for its spring
runoff and big water releases that offer
the longest stretch of continuous whitewater in the East. The 15 mile trip begins below Grand Falls and runs through
Class II to V rapids named Spencer Rips,
Hayden’s Landing, Elephant Rock and
the Mine Field ending at Poplar Falls, the
longest rapid in Maine. There are only 8
Dead River high-water release dates in the
spring, late summer and early fall. A few,
lower-level, recreational flows with milder
whitewater are scheduled in the summer.
Magic Falls Rafting Company
Or Current Resident
The Kennebec River Gorge is one of the
most beautiful in the East with steep rock
walls covered with a variety of evergreens
and hardwoods. Wild birds hover over the
gorge and a family of ospreys has been nesting in a towering old pine for over a decade.
The twelve mile trip begins at Harris Station
on Indian Pond and flows for four miles of
Class IV rapids with names like Big Mama,
White Washer and Z-Turn culminating at
the infamous Magic Falls. The last part of
the trip features smaller rapids where you
can jump in and float with the current, take
a turn at guiding the raft or just relax as the
river meanders downstream.
P.O. Box 9, West Forks, ME 04985
800.207.7238 www.magicfalls.com
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Two-Day Fun Yak/Raft Trips
1 Day Fun Yak with Box Lunch,
1 Day Kennebec River Trip with BBQ.
Weekends $120.00, Weekdays $110.00
Lower Kennebec Fun Yaks .........................................$39.00
Rock Climbing w/Box Lunch ..................................$99.00
Rock and Roll Package ..........................................$160.00
1 Day Kennebec River Trip with BBQ,
1 Day Rock Climbing with Box Lunch.
Our Pricing Policy
Before your river trek begins, we give a brief safety
talk. This not only is a precautionary safety measure, but lets
you in on some river insights from the river guides‘ point
of view. All guides are trained in first aid, CPR, and water
rescue. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices and
all safety equipment are provided.
Whitewater rafting is a physical sport which involves inherent risks. We do everything possible to insure a
safe trip. Because of the nature of outdoor recreational sports,
we do not accept responsibility for personal safety and we are
not liable for lost or damaged personal items. All rafters are
required to sign a Waiver of Liability and Risk Assumption.
Magic Falls Rafting reserves the right to change the
trip itinerary should water conditions create flows too high or
too low.
What to Wear on your Rafting Trip
For your comfort, you should bring a bathing suit,
sneakers, shorts, sweater, hat, windbreaker, or quick-drying
nylon clothing. No cotton please!
On the spring and fall trips we require that you wear
a wetsuit while on the river. You are welcome to rent one of
our suits or bring one of your own. Rental of a full suit is
$15.00, a half is $8.00, and booties are $5.00. Bring wool
socks. Please don‘t forget to bring a change of dry clothing
and footwear!
A Note About Tipping:
Our guides work very hard to make your trip a pleasure.
Gratuities are always appreciated!
For a Price Quote, or to book online:
www.magicfalls.com
800.207.7238
Visit Magic Falls on
Dead River Big Water Release Trips
Kennebec River Day Trip Rafting Adventure
Arrive at the base complex by 9 am. After gearing up and our safety and paddling orientation
you head to the Kennebec River on The Magic Bus. You’ll launch at the Harris Station Dam and paddle
through Class III-IV whitewater in the Upper Gorge and milder Class II & III rapids on the lower river.
After take-out in The Forks, you’ll enjoy a hearty barbecue of steak chicken, fish or veggie with rice,
cole slaw, rolls, lemonade and homemade blueberry cake. Your day is capped off with a slide and video
show of the day’s adventures.
Minimum age 10 Price $ 60 - $110 pp
Kennebec River Big Water Trip
Four days each season, a water release of 8,000 cubic
feet per second is scheduled to test the Harris Station turbines.
This flow is 50% greater than the normal water levels. The
trip includes all the same features as a day trip substituting a
themed meal for the barbecue.
Minimum age 12
June 15 - Italian Day....$ 80 July 8 - Prime Rib....$ 90
Sept. 7 - Hawaiian Luau ...$80 Sept. 21 - Turkey Day...$ 80
Sport Boats
A Sport Boat is a 13-foot long raft, the smallest
allowed by State of Maine regulations. These rafts are very
responsive, especially at low water levels. You can surf and
play in the smaller rapids. Magic Falls was the first company to offer sport boat trips. Add $10 per person to the price
of a regular trip.
Weekend Upper Gorge Adventure
This adventure offers a full Kennebec river trip with barbecue on Saturday, and an upper Gorge
Class III and IV trip on Sunday morning. Take out at Carry Brook by noon.
Minimum age 10 Price $150 pp
Penobscot River
The West Branch of the Penobscot River features some of the
most thrilling whitewater in Maine. The scenery is magnificent in the
shadow of Mt. Katahdin. We would be happy to reserve a Penobscot trip
for you or your group.
Group Trips
Magic Falls Rafting Company spe-
cializes in school class and sports team trips,
project graduation, summer camps, scouting and scout whitewater merit badge trips.
We have special rates for college, sorority
and fraternity groups in the spring and fall.
Family, friend and college alumnae reunions
with lodging at the Rivers Inn are gaining in
popularity.
There are six big water releases on the Dead River early
and late in the season. Arrive at the base complex by 8 am. After
gearing up and our safety and paddling orientation you head to
the Dead River on The Magic Bus. You’ll launch at the Spencer
Stream just below Grand Falls and paddle a continuous stretch of
Class II-V whitewater. The river trip ends a mile beyond Poplar
Falls at Magic Falls, the only outfitter located on the banks of the
Dead River. You’ll enjoy a hearty barbecue of steak, chicken, fish
or veggie with rice, cole slaw, rolls, lemonade and homemade
blueberry cake. Your day is capped off with a slide and video
show of the day’s adventures.
Minimum age 12 Price $ 90 pp
Dates: May 4, 11, 26, June 1, Sept 1, October 5
Summer Dead River Rafting
Dead River releases of 2400-3500 cfs are
ideal for adults who want intermediate whitewater,
and groups and families with younger kids. This is
one of Magic’s most popular trips and includes a
barbecue, slide and video show.
Minimum age 10
Price $ 80 pp
Dates: June 8, July 20, August 10, Sept 14
Dead & Kennebec Combination Trips
Raft one day on the Dead River and one day on the Kennebec River for the ultimate combination
thrill. Both days include a hearty barbecue with all the fixings. Minimum age 12
May 4-5, 11-12, 25-26, 26-27 (Memorial Weekend) $140 pp, June 1-2 $130 pp. Aug. 31-Sept. 1,
Sept. 1-2 (Labor Day Weekend) $140 pp. Sept 14-15 (Customer Appreciation Weekend) $109 pp. October 4-5 (Annual Pig Roast) $130 pp.
Overnight “ Out-Back” Camping Adventures
June through August, experience Maine’s wilderness with this mini adventure just “out-back”
of Magic Falls Base Camp. Raft the exciting Kennebec River Gorge on day one, followed by a hearty
BBQ, then slide and video show. Next we’ll drive to 90 ft. Moxie Falls (Maine’s highest), to swim in
the pools above the falls. Then you’ll take a back-road safari on the lookout for moose, deer, eagles
and osprey. Don’t forget your camera! Upon return to base camp, check in to our cabin tents along the
Dead River, and use our base-camp facilities. Sit around the bonfire and enjoy a cold beverage and hors
d’oeuvres. Dinner choices are steak, chicken, or lobster, served with corn-on-the-cob, and baked potatoes. For dessert we’ll have hot apple crisp, home made ice cream and s’mores. The next day enjoy
breakfast prepared over an open fire, raft the Upper Kennebec Gorge. Your adventure ends by 1 pm.
We’ll supply thick sleeping
The Magic Bus
pads, meals, river equipment registered Maine guides, and transportation. You supply pillows, warm
clothes, rain gear, shorts, sturdy footwear, sleeping bag, flashlight, and
insect repellant.
The Magic People
Weekdays $99, weekends $129
Minimum age 16
Must be 21 and over with minimum of 8 people. Beer,
wine and alcohol are permitted in moderation. Adventurers must
bring their own adult beverages. 2 days and 1 night $ 199 pp
Family “Out-Back” Adventure
This adventure was cited by “GO”, AirTran’s in-flight
magazine as one of the top 20 family adventures in the USA.
Minimum age is 10 with a minimum of 8 people.
No alcohol permitted.
2 days and 1 night $ 199 pp
Magic Rivers Multi Gorge Adventure
In 2009 Magic Falls Rafting Co. was the first outfitter to offer a high-adventure, action-packed
double run of the Upper Kennebec Gorge. To meet demand for the new trip, a new company, Magic Rivers
was formed. Magic Rivers is dedicated to providing Kennebec double run trips for adult thrill-seeking
rafters.
The Multi Gorge Adventure rafts exclusively with 6-passenger Sport Boats, enabling us to surf
rapids and respond to big hits. We raft the five mile Upper Kennebec Gorge through Class III-V whitewater, take out at Carry Brook, return to Harris station and ride the Upper Gorge again. After take-out at
Carry Brook, we return to base camp for a hearty barbecue. The Multi Gorge Adventure is offered any day
excluding high water release days. A minimum of 8 passengers is required. We will try to combine passengers from different parties to qualify for the minimum.
Adult “Out-Back” Adventure
Dear Friends,
In 1989, we invested our family savings in a van, raft, house trailer and two cabins and carried 38
rafting guests on the Kennebec River.
Much has changed. Magic Falls now has over 40 rafts, 25 inflatable kayaks, a climbing tower,
recreation pavilion, campground, lodge and inn. We hosted over 6,000 rafters last season. In 2010, Dave
formed a new company, Magic Rivers, to offer high-adventure double run trips of the Upper Kennebec
Gorge. One thing has not changed- providing a fun, safety-conscious trip. Many of you come back to raft
with us year after year and have become our personal friends. We’re looking forward to another great
year and creating more happy rafting friends.
Sincerely,
Dave and Donna Neddeau, Owners