What to Bring

If you purchase an activity pass, the USNWC provides all necessary activity specific equipment and gear. Exceptions include when a guest arrives with no closed-toe and/or secure footwear and such attire is required to participate in an activity.

Rafting

Provided by USNWC (with the purchase of an AllSport Pass):

  • Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • Wetsuits, booties & splash jackets are available for a rental fee

What to bring:

  • For warm weather: bathing suit, shorts, t-shirt, rash guard or quick drying clothing is ideal.
  • For cooler weather: bathing suit, rain jacket, warm/quick drying clothing and warm socks. Cotton and jeans are not recommended as they will only make you colder.
  • Secure footwear with a heel strap is required. Old sneakers, water shoes or sandals with a rubber sole are suggested.
  • Eyeglass strap
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • A change of clothes and shoes

Land Sports

What to bring:

  • A helmet if planning on biking. Helmets are required.
  • Closed toe shoes are required for all land activities.
  • Comfortable, light and loose-fitting clothing.
  • Pants provide protection against abrasions. Shorts, while cooler, will not provide as much protection. Choose at your discretion.
  • Remove all jewelry as it may break or cause you harm.
  • Sunscreen
  • Hair tie
  • Climbers may utilize personal gear at staff discretion.

Whitewater Hard Boating

What to bring:

  • Hardboaters (kayaks and canoes) are required to provide all of their own gear for paddling. Flotation is required.
  • Those participating in whitewater kayak instruction will be provided with all necessary gear.

Rentals

Necessary activity specific equipment and gear is included with the purchase of an activity pass. If you forget something or feel that what you brought isn’t sufficient, the USNWC can outfit you with rentals. Rentals require a valid credit card and additional charges apply for lost or damaged rental gear.

General

  • AllSport Shoe – $8

Biking

  • Bike helmet – $10

Rafting & Kayaking

  • Wetsuit – $15
  • Booties – $5
  • Splash Jacket – $5
  • Package – Wetsuit, Splash Jacket & Booties – $20

Climbing

  • Climbing shoes (must wear personal socks) – $4
  • Climbing harness – $3