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Magic Falls Rafting Company 2009 Brochure Our Pricing Policy September We try our hardest to offer the highest quality river May Book a Sept. Big Water Trip before Aug. 1 - $10.00 pp OFF! experience at the lowest possible prices available. Kennebec River (includes BBQ) ..............................$60.00 Kennebec River (includes BBQ) ................................$70.00 Dead River May Releases ........................................$90.00 Dead River September Releases Reservations May 4 ...............7000 cfs September 1..........5500 cfs............................$90.00 Reservations for whitewater rafting are necessary May 11 .............7000 cfs September 14........3500 cfs............................$80.00 and we suggest you make them early to receive the dates you May 26 .............5500 cfs Labor Day Two River Special prefer. Two Day Spring Special (includes BBQ both days) Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 or Sept. 1 - 2....... .............$140.00 *50% non-refundable deposit required . 1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River $130.00 (includes BBQ both days) June September 7: Hawaiian Day *Transferable with 30 days written notice. Kennebec River (includes BBQ) .............................$70.00 Big Water Kennebec River - 8000 cfs ...........$80.00 *Balance is due 30 days prior to trip date. Dead River June Releases (includes Luau Style Meal) June 1................5500 cfs.............................$90.00 September 14 - 15: One call on our toll-free number, 800.207.7238, can June 8................3500 cfs ............................$80.00 Customer Appreciation Weekend take care of everything and we can reserve your raft trip and Two Day Spring Special (includes BBQ both days) 1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River...$109.00 arrange for overnight accommodations and meals. Or visit 1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River (includes BBQ both days) Lots of Fun! www.magicfalls.com for online reservations. June 1, 2..................................................... $140.00 September 21: Turkey Day June 8, 9..................................................... $130.00 Big Water Kennebec River - 8000 cfs ..........$80.00 Safety and Liability June 15: Italian Day - Big Water Kennebec River - (includes Turkey with all the fixings) 8000 cfs (includes Italian Food)...................$80.00 October Before your river trek begins, we give a brief safety June 29: Kennebec River (Includes BBQ) ..............................$60.00 talk. This not only is a precautionary safety measure, but lets 12th Annual Fireworks & 8th Annual Family Outing Day October 5: Final Dead River Trip of 2013 & 21st Annual Pig Roast you in on some river insights from the river guides‘ point Includes 1 night Camping, Kennebec River Trip with 6000 cfs Full Open........................................$90.00 of view. All guides are trained in first aid, CPR, and water BBQ, bus to and from Marshall Inn, Hamburger and A National Geographic Adventure Magazine Getaway! rescue. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices and Hot Dog Cookout before fireworks. ............$89.00 Two Day River Combo all safety equipment are provided. July 1 Day Dead River,1 Day Kennebec River $130.00 Whitewater rafting is a physical sport which in- Columbus Weekend!! - October 12, 13 & 14 Kennebec River (includes BBQ) volves inherent risks. We do everything possible to insure a Saturday .....................................................$110.00 Kennebec River: Last trips of Year. (Includes BBQ) Pay your Age Magic Falls Adventure Base Sunday .......................................................$86.00 PLUS Sunday October 13 Annual Early Halloween Party safe trip. Because of the nature of outdoor recreational sports, Group of 6 or more ...................................$81.00 ($1000.00 Worth of Prizes Awarded) Located along the banks of the Dead River, Magic we do not accept responsibility for personal safety and we are Weekdays .....................................................$76.00 Falls base complex includes the Magic Falls Campground not liable for lost or damaged personal items. All rafters are Group of 6 or more ...................................$71.00 Access Fees: A user fee of $5 per person for the Kennebec trip and with tent sites and cabin tents with canvas side walls, elec- required to sign a Waiver of Liability and Risk Assumption. July 8: Prime Rib Dinner $11 per person for the Dead River trip will be assessed to cover the tric light and padded bunks sleeping 8-14; the Rivers Inn, Magic Falls Rafting reserves the right to change the Big Water Kennebec River - 8000 cfs .........$90.00 trip itinerary should water conditions create flows too high or Summer Two Day Special July 20 and 21 Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife levy and road access fee. a renovated farmhouse with four bedrooms sleeping up to 1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River $160.00 16, two baths, living and dining area, full kitchen and large too low. (includes BBQ both days) Lodging & Camping Rates deck with gas grill; and The Dead River Lodge featuring August (Does not include Maine Lodging Tax) king & queen rooms with half baths, double bunk family What to Wear on your Rafting Trip River’s Inn - For groups of 8 - 16: A renovated farmhouse with For your comfort, you should bring a bathing suit, Kennebec River (includes BBQ) four bedrooms, two baths, living and dining area, full kitchen and rooms and an ADA equipped room. There is a large living Saturday ......................................................$110.00 room with big screen TV. A full breakfast is available for sneakers, shorts, sweater, hat, windbreaker, or quick-drying large deck with gas grill ...................................................$40.00/pp nylon clothing. No cotton please! Sunday .......................................................$86.00 Dead River Lodge - Featuring king & queen rooms with half $8.00, served outdoors in the picnic area. Group of 6 or more ...................................$81.00 baths, double bunk family rooms and an ADA equipped room. The base lodge houses the check-in office, retail On the spring and fall trips we require that you wear Weekdays .....................................................$76.00 There is a large living room with big screen TV. a wetsuit while on the river. You are welcome to rent one of Group of 6 or more ...................................$71.00 shop and video presentation room. Our recreation pavilion King Room..........................................................$79.00 has changing rooms, large dining and recreation area with our suits or bring one of your own. Rental of a full suit is Summer Two Day Special August 10 and 11 Queen Room.......................................................$59.00 1 Day Kennebec River, 1 Day Dead River $160.00 big screen TV, juke box, and 1/2 court outdoor basketball. $15.00, a half is $8.00, and booties are $5.00. Bring wool Bunk Room.........................................................$25.00/pp socks. Please don‘t forget to bring a change of dry clothing (includes BBQ both days) Under 12 Bunk Room.....................$12.50/pp A separate facility houses our coin-operated shower rooms All prices are per person and subject to change without notice. and rest rooms. Free WiFI. and footwear! Two-Day Fun Yak/Raft Trips Campground: Magic Falls Adventure Base boasts the area’s only A Note About Tipping: 1 Day Fun Yak with Box Lunch, outdoor climbing wall-a 3 faced, 25-foot tower. We offer a Our guides work very hard to make your trip a pleasure. Cabin Tent Gratuities are always appreciated! 1 Day Kennebec River Trip with BBQ. (your sleeping bag & pillow) volleyball court, fishing gear and float tubes for use on the gently flowing Dead River. Weekends $120.00, Weekdays $110.00 ......................................$18.00 For a Price Quote, or to book online: Lower Kennebec Fun Yaks .........................................$39.00 Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail to 2500 Cabin Tent (bedding included) www.magicfalls.com Rock Climbing w/Box Lunch ..................................$99.00 foot peaks or take a hike along the Dead River to the Grand Rock and Roll Package ..........................................$160.00 ......................................$25.00 Falls Hut. Our rock climbing adventures learning to repel 800.207.7238 1 Day Kennebec River Trip with BBQ, Camping Site................$12.00 off a 70-foot rock face are popular with adult and youth 1 Day Rock Climbing with Box Lunch. groups. Visit Magic Falls on PAID PRST STD PRST Rafting Co. Magic Falls US Postage The Kennebec River Gorge is one of the most beautiful in the East with steep rock Or Current Resident walls covered with a variety of evergreens and hardwoods. Wild birds hover over the gorge and a family of ospreys has been nest- ing 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, The Dead River is famous for its spring White Washer and Z-Turn culminating at runoff and big water releases that offer the infamous Magic Falls. The last part of the longest stretch of continuous white- the trip features smaller rapids where you water in the East. The 15 mile trip be- www.magicfalls.com can jump in and float with the current, take gins below Grand Falls and runs through a turn at guiding the raft or just relax as the Class II to V rapids named Spencer Rips, river meanders downstream. Hayden’s Landing, Elephant Rock and the Mine Field ending at Poplar Falls, the longest rapid in Maine. There
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