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Working editors, writers, and art directors will find fresh information and photographs here concerning

Class VI River Runners, Inc.,
West Virginia's whitewater rafting and outdoor industry,
Lodging, food, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, family adventures and recreation in the New River Gorge National River and Gauley National Recreation Areas of southern and central West Virginia,
National trends as they relate to Class VI and West Virginia's outdoor community,
News Releases

Class VI owns extensive stock photography, most of which is by whitewater specialist Christopher Smith. These photographs are low resolution JPEG files for your viewing convenience. In most cases, Class VI will loan high quality digital or duplicate transparencies for publication at no cost. We will be happy to negotiate use of originals for a one-time fee.

Class VI maintains extensive photo stock of families enjoying the Upper New River, dramatic whitewater action on the Lower Gorge of the New and on the Upper and Lower sections of the Gauley River, scenic panoramas on both rivers, fishing shots, camping shots, Class VI facilities and food.

View our complete online photo gallery

To obtain photographs, contact Lisa Gale, marketing director at Class VI, at 800 252 7784 or email Lisa Gale She will send you a selection from which you may choose.

Chris Smith also maintains stock and would welcome your inquiries at his website