Upper Yough Expeditions
Class V Whitewater Rafting in Friendsville, MD
Class V Whitewater Rafting in Friendsville, MD
Discover the thrill of rafting adventures with an experienced river guide from Upper Yough Expeditions in Friendsville, Maryland. When you raft with us, you’ll appreciate how you are treated by your guide. We are positive and encouraging as you face challenging rapids. You can count on us because we were one of the first companies providing fully guided services on the Upper Yough.
It is our guide staff that sets us apart from the competition. We have a low turnover, and each of our guides has an average of 15 years of experience on the water. They know the river extremely well and are passionate about white water rafting. You can feel confident when you raft with Upper Yough Expeditions because our guides are all trained in Advanced First Aid, CPR, and most are trained in Swift Water Rescue.
You haven’t felt anything like rafting the Upper Yough River. As your trip begins, the water is calm and tranquil. Don’t let it fool you! Almost immediately your trip heats up with some Class III rapids. These challenging rapids are just a warmup for what’s to come with rafting in Maryland.
Our guides help foster a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie, which is necessary to navigate the increasingly difficult rapids. After working through the river’s famous rafting landmarks such as Split Decision and Fat Man’s Squeeze, you’re thrust headlong into the Class V rapids at Bastard Falls. A truly exceptional Upper Yough rafting experience awaits!