Fall Colors

October 8th - 11th, 2026

Kayaking in Pennsylvania and West Virginia Rivers

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Build your skills in real-life conditions with multiple days of low-ratio coaching. Based in  Ohiopyle, PA there are opportunities for a variety of skills development. premier whitewater rivers within an easy day’s drive from Michigan.  This learning trip will help you hone your river running and playing skills on Class 2 and Class 3 rapids.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Our low student-coach ratios allow us to embrace the environment offering challenges that are accessible and fun. Some skills we might focus on include eddy turns, peel-outs, ferries, surfing, river running strategies, river safety, and rescues. 

3 kayakers surfing on the pigeon

10/8 – 11 | $795 | Register

Participants should have developing skills and comfort in Class III whitewater. Our goal is for you to learn how to support your team and play in Class III rivers. 

Double occupancy lodging for three nights, breakfast, and 1 dinner will be provided.  Demo boats and paddles are also available.

What to Expect

Fall Colors trip: we are providing lodging in a rental home with 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner. Trip costs also include mandatory river usage and shuttle fees.

3 nights lodging and 3 days paddling.
 
1 Dinner and three breakfasts are included.

Paddlers should have some experience in Class 2 whitewater but need not have any prior Class 3 experience.

As the trip gets closer keep an eye out for an email with more specifics and a waiver. Any questions can be sent to info@thepowerofwater.net

Check out our Youtube channel for videos from previous years.

ACA Assessment

There is an option for an ACA Skills Assessment during the Fall Colors Whitewater Trip.  Skills assessments are a great way to measure your development as a whitewater paddler.

ACA Level 3 Skills Assessment criteria

ACA Level 4 Skills Assessment criteria

"The coaching allowed freedom to grow in ways I never would have on my own"

"I did this trip after the Southern Rivers trip and loved the added challenges to my skills"