The Western Maryland Region is known for some of the best whitewater paddling in the United States. Within 1 hour of the college you can paddle steep creeks, big water, technical class V or excellent developmental class II-III rivers. Below are some regional resources for planning trips to our area as well as general boating community resources for improving your connection with the boating world.
Local River Guages:
Local Outfitters:
- (Upper Yough, Cheat, Tygart, New, Gauley)Appalachain Wildwaters
- Cheat River Outfitters (Cheat)
- High Mountain Sports (Kayak Equipment Sales)
- Laurel Highlands (Upper Yough, Cheat, Lower Yough)
- Mountain Streams (Upper Yough, Lower Yough, Cheat)
- Precision (Upper Yough, Cheat)
- Wilderness Voyageurs (Yough river rafting)
Local Equipment Manufacturers:
- (paddlesport clothing)Immersion Research
- Airtight Inflatables (Shredder)
- Mountain Surf (spray skirts, dry suits and other paddle gear)
- Prijon Kayaks (Distribution center in Friendsville)
- Demaree Inflatables(Rafts, inflatable kayaks and climbing walls)
- Custom Inflatables (Thrill Seeker)
Paddlesport Organizations:
- American Canoe Association
- American Whitewater
- Monocacy Canoe Club
- Three Rivers Canoe Club
- Professional Paddlesports Association
- America's Outdoors
- Trade Association of Paddlesports
- United States Canoe and Kayak Team
World Championships here in Garrett County!:
