What the World is Saying about Class VI!
You’ve probably noticed by now that we make a lot of claims about how well we do things. Any educated consumer knows that you need to take any company’s spiel with a grain of salt. This page of our web site is dedicated to bringing you some outside sources. We’ll take a break from tooting our own horn and let some of the writers and guests who’ve rafted with us do it for us! As you’ll see, they corroborate all the claims we make. And in many cases, they say it better than we can!
- Our most important quotes come from you, our guests, please check out the comment section of our blog and see what others, like you, have said about their experience at Class VI.
Field & Stream, “Smoking the New” Lionel Atwill March 2001`
- Class VI is by far the most sophisticated outfitting service I’ve ever encountered.”
Camping Life, “River Ride” Rob Reaser May 2000
- “Class VI is staffed with experienced dedicated and fun-loving folks whose mission is to make sure you and your family have a safe and exciting experience on and off the water.
- “Being a fishing enthusiast, I must mention to those of you who enjoy angling that the New River is considered by many to be the best small mouth bass stream in the east—arguable in the United States.”
- “The Class VI literature boasted of having the best lunches and dinners on the river and I’m now a believer.”
- “…Whitewater rafting can definitely be a family-oriented activity that’s not nearly as frightening or dangerous as I first suspected. In fact, it’s an absolute scream the entire family will enjoy.”
Gourmet Magazine “Whitewater in West Virginia” John A. Glusman May 1996
- One of a dozen or so outfitters in the area, (Class VI) offers first-rate river running and a wide menu of options…”
- “Karen Horvath was our field chef, and her prime rib, baked potatoes, and grilled vegetables are as welcome as a warm hearth on this cool, damp evening.”
Sky Magazine “Lucky Duckies” David Bailey May 2000
- “Luxury camping at its finest”
- “Two days of exhilarating whitewater action down the scenic and wild Upper New River…while someone else provided the tents, sleeping bags, gear and wave after wave of absolutely fabulous food.”
Additional Articles
We get lots of thank you notes from guests.
Here is a selection of their comments:
- “I’ve been all over the US and I have to say Class VI has the best adventure trip yet. I just wanted to say thank you for your level of service and hospitality you provide to your guests.” J. Heidtma
- “Let me say how deeply impressed I was with the cleanliness and organization of your base facilities. These factors, in addition to the extraordinary level of attention to detail, bring a level of service to rafting that I was entirely unfamiliar with.” T. Wendt
- “You are truly fortunate to have an excellent management team as well as staff that wants to do the “extra” thing each day to make the difference. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for your special attention to making sure our trips are always the best.” R. Ebersole
- “Having rafted around the world for the last decade I can honestly say that the Class VI operation sets the standard for others to follow. No small feat and one you should be very proud of.” M. Joffe
- “I came down with 17 New Yorkers who have been all over the world…and you know what—each and every one of them has said that this may have been the best weekend they have ever had! We will be back again and again.” D. Posner
- “As I recall, one of the mission statements I read that morning was for everybody to do everything possible to make this an enjoyable experience for all guests. I can say that this goal was met and exceeded by the people on the staff…My husband and I look forward to spending more time on the New River because we know that when we book our trip with Class VI, we will receive the best service possible!” A. Shriner
- “I am a general manager of a 250 seat restaurant and I have 23 years catering experience before that. The food and service both on the river and back at Smokey’s was more than great. I must complement your company on a job well done.” J. Smith
- “An excellent trip! Our guide…did an outstanding job and provided the right balance of excitement (for our sons) and safety (for my jittery wife). She’s even talking about coming back.” J.Keen
- “Many, many thanks to my guide who showed superb professionalism during the day. His knowledge and confidence on the river made my trip an experience I’ll never forget! Your facilities, services and lunch were exceptional.” S. Boyd
- “The entire staff from the reservations office to the camp store, the cooking staff and even the bus drivers were excellent. We really appreciate their professionalism.” G. Karn
- “18 years in the service industry has created an appreciation for companies who are ‘doing it right’. Thanks!” B Altland
What do you have to say about Class VI?
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