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             Whitewater Trips and Rates

Crab Apple hosts dozens of bachelor and bachelorette groups each season. We have two beautiful, riverside base camps that have comfortable space for socializing before and after raft trips. Our facility on the Kennebec River in Maine is perfect for overnight gatherings.

It is complete with many lodging options, restaurant, pub and paintball fields.

Our base in Massachusetts sits on the Deerfield River. It is newly renovated for 2008 and includes space for relaxed gatherings, meals and socializing after raft trips.

Check out the discounted rafting rates for party groups. Groups will have the option of picking the discounted prices for each member of the group or a free trip for the bachelor or bachelorette. In addition, see the "Options" such as pre- and post- trip refreshments, meal upgrades and lodging packages.

Payments: To receive group discounts, all payments must be made with one credit card or check.

 

Massachusetts Base Lodge

 

Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Options 

Pre-Trip Social Space with Coffee, Tea and Pastries: $6.95pp

Post-Trip Social Space with Cracker, Cheese and Fruit Trays: $6.95pp

Beer and Wine available after river trips

 

Massachusetts Whitewater Trips

Deerfield River Fife Brook Section (Charlemont, Massachusetts)

Our Most Popular Group Trip: The Fife Brook trip is perfect for groups with varied ages and athletic abilities. Many groups choose this trip to emphasize team skills, great fun and camaraderie.

Class of Rapids: I, II, III

Length of Trip: 10 miles

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: Riverside Picnic Lunch

Per Person Pricing:

Spring (April 12 - May 23)

Daily, any group of 12 or more: $59  OR  $64 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

Summer (May 24 - September 7)

Weekdays:  12-23 Rafters: $78   24-35: $76   36+: $74  OR  $81 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

Weekends: 12-23 Rafters: $84   24-35: $82   36+: $80  OR  $87 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

Fall (September 8 - October 12)

Weekdays:  12-23 Rafters: $63   24-35: $61   36+: $59   OR   $69 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

Weekends:  12-23 Rafters: $80   24-35: $78   36+: $76  OR  $87 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

Option for groups of 25 or more:

Upgrade Meal to Steak, Chicken or Salmon Cookout: $11.95pp

 

Deerfield River Funyak Trip (Charlemont, Massachusetts)

Half Day Kayak Adventure: Our Funyak trip is the perfect half-day adventure. Perfect for groups meeting in the Berkshires looking for a fun afternoon activity.

Class of Rapids: I, II

Length of Trip: 8 miles

Trip Time: Half-Day Afternoon

Food: Riverside Snack and Drink

Per Person Pricing for groups of 12 or more:

                                                          $36 weekdays     $39 weekends

Option for groups of 12 or more:

Add cookout after trip ( Steak, Chicken or Salmon) $16.95pp

                              

Deerfield Monroe Bridge Section (Charlemont, Massachusetts)

Most Aggressive trip in Massachusetts: The Monroe Bridge trip offers aggressive, continuous Class III-IV action. Guides and paddlers work closely together to make this an action-packed trip.

Class of Rapids: II, III, IV

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: River Snack & Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)

Per Person Pricing:

$100pp Friday (Special June 20: $90pp)     $105pp weekends

 

Millers River (Charlemont, Massachusetts)

Special Spring Trip: The Miller's is a great option for groups looking for more whitewater than

the Deerfield River - Fife Brook trip. It offers a Class II-IV challenge through rapids such as

"The Funnel" and Tsunami".

Class of Rapids: II, III, IV

Length of Trip: 9 miles

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: River Snack & Cookout (hamburger/hot dog)

Per Person Pricing:

Note: Wetsuits are included on all Millers River trips.

12-23 Rafters: $72    24-35 $70    36+ $68   OR   $79 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

 

Maine Base Lodge

Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Options

Lodging

Standard Lodging $45pp per night, Premium Lodging $60pp per night

All Lodging includes hot buffet breakfast breakfast.

Rapid Shot Paintball

Half-Day or Nightfall Paintball: $35pp

Full Day Play $70pp

Meals

Pre-Trip Breakfast $7.95

Dinner: Order from our Full Menu or our discounted Meal Plan in advance. Menu

 

Maine Whitewater Trips

 

Kennebec River (The Forks, Maine)

World Class Whitewater: The Kennebec runs daily for groups looking for big excitement.

This is the most popular river trip in Maine and will thrill your group with world class whitewater.

Class of Rapids: III, IV

Length of Trip: 12 miles

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: River Snack & Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)

Per Person Pricing:

Spring (April 12 - May 23)

Weekdays:  16-23 Rafters: $70     24-31: $68    32+: $66

OR

$75 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Saturday: 16-23 Rafters: $75     24-31: $73    32+: $71

OR

$80 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Sunday:  16-23 Rafters: $70     24-31: $68    32+: $66

OR

$75 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Early Summer (May 24 - June 13)

Weekdays:  16-23 Rafters: $80     24-31 $78    32+ $76

OR

$86 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Saturday: 16-23 Rafters: $99     24-31 $97    32+ $95

OR

$106 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Sunday:  16-23 Rafters: $90     24-31 $88    32+ $86

OR

$96 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Summer (June 14 - September 7)

Weekdays:  16-23 Rafters: $90     24-31 $88    32+ $86

OR

$96 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Saturday:  16-23 Rafters: $116     24-31 $114    32+ $112

OR

$122 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Sunday:  16-23 Rafters: $105     24-31 $103    32+ $101

OR

$112 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Fall (September 8 - October 12)

Weekdays:  16-23 Rafters: $80     24-31 $78    32+ $76

OR

$86 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Saturday: 16-23 Rafters: $99     24-31 $97    32+ $95

OR

$106 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32

Sunday:  16-23 Rafters: $90     24-31 $88    32+ $86

OR

$96 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32


Dead River High Water (The Forks, Maine)

Our Most Aggressive Trip: The Dead at High Water is our most aggressive raft trip. Only groups

with rafting experience should choose this sixteen mile trip full of action.

Class of Rapids: III, IV, V

Minimum Age: 14

Length of Trip: 16 miles

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)

Per Person Pricing:

16-23 Rafters: $114    24-31 $112   32+ $110

OR

$122 and 1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32



Dead River Summer Releases
(The Forks, Maine)

Intermediate Wilderness Trip: The Dead in the Summer is an outstanding adventure.

Sixteen miles and dozens of rapids make it great for any group.

Class of Rapids: II, III

Minimum Age: 9

Length of Trip: 16 miles

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)

Per Person Pricing:

12-23 Rafters: $91     24-35 $89     36+ $87

OR

$96 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

 

Rapid Shot Paintball 

Play paintball the day before or the day after your raft trip in Maine or raft and play paintball all in the same day. Come try one of our four great fields:

Mayday (woods), Bunker Hill (scenario), Patriot (speedball) or Maine Street (urban village scenario).

Per Person Pricing:

Half-day or Nightfall Paintball $35   Full Day $70

 

Vermont River Trips

West River (Jamaica, Vermont)

Action Packed Intermediate Trip: The West is a special trip for groups looking for aggressive intermediate whitewater along with great views through Jamaica State Park. The trip meets at Mount Snow Ski Resort, a perfect place for meetings and relaxation.

Class of Rapids: II, III, IV

Minimum Age: 12

Length of Trip: 9 miles

Trip Time: Full Day

Food: River snack & Cookout (chicken, salmon, veg. option)

Per Person Pricing:

April 26 or 27: 12-23 Rafters: $73     24-35 $71     36+ $69

OR

$80 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

September 27: 12-23 Rafters: $94     24-35 $92     36+ $90

OR

$100 and 1 Free trip for every 12 rafters

 

$ave on Souvenirs for Your Group

Photos of your trip—On each trip we take photos in one or more of the rapids. Order a picture for each rafter and let them pick out the best shot of themselves.

  • 4x6 photo $12.00 (Reg $14.00)
  • 8x10 photo $16.00 (Reg $18.00)

Photo CD - Order all of the photos from your group on a CD.                                                                      

        1 boat: $75

                            2 boats: $125

                            3 boats: $175

                            4 boats: $225    

             

DVD - Your trip includes a video kayaker that will shoot footage of your raft trip at several locations.

Order a DVD for each rafter. Price based on the number of rafters in your group:

                         1-20 $37 each

                         21-50 $25

                         51-100 $20

                         101+ $15