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Get away for a day!

July 20th, 2010

BTI Whitewater, and the Harpers Ferry river adventures that you are looking for, are not as far away as you might think. Come out to the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, only one hour from D.C. or Baltimore, for; rafting, duckie kayaking or tubing, and get away for a day. BTI Whitewater offers the best prices in the area, with the greatest amenities to go with them.

BTI features wine tastings with local Viginia vineyards every weekend, which are included in the price of all rafting and duckie kayak trips. If your not in the mood for a drink, BTI also offers delicious soft serve ice cream, also an option for rafting and duckie kayak trips.

A private take-out area and UTV ride is another feature exclusive for all of BTI’s rafting and duckie customers.

Come out and play for a day, and still stay close to home with BTI.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI or make your reservations online today, and kiss that smog goodbye without the drive!

Beat the heat in Harpers Ferry!

July 8th, 2010

We have all felt the burn with record high temperatures lately, but there is hope. Come to Harpers Ferry and have a river adventure with BTI Whitewater. Whether you’re on the river for a family rafting trip, exciting kayak splash or a lazy river tube float, the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers can wash away the heat with only a 1hr drive from D.C.

BTI is the only outfitter in the area to offer a private take out for rafting and duckie kayak trips, and a UTV ride back to the bus. In this heat, you do not want to be climbing a steep hill only to find your way to a crowded parking lot at the public take-out.

Also, BTI offers weekend wine tastings and soft serve ice cream and sandwiches everyday. Your choice of either wine tasting or ice cream is included with a weekend rafting or duckie kayak trip.

So, dust off the smog, and come play on the river. BTI offers the best prices in the area for your cool down needs.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI today, or make reservations online and forget about the heat wave.

4th of July at BTI!

July 1st, 2010

It’s that time of year again! Time to come to Harpers Ferry and spend the 4th of July on the river with BTI Whitewater!

Whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, all the best river adventures on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. Plus, this year BTI can offer, not only the best prices in the area, but some new features as well. A selection of sandwiches and soft serve ice cream are now available in our shop, and exclusive to BTI, there is also a private take out area for all whitewater rafters and duckie kayakers.

Also, Notaviva Vineyards will be on hand to offer you a delicious wine tasting after your river trip. All whitewater rafters and duckie kayakers are welcome to a free wine tasting, or a soft serve ice cream, the perfect time to regale your adventures with old and new friends. Just remember to keep your wrist band on!

We can’t wait to see you at BTI Whitewater this 4th of July! It is going to be a fantastic weekend for a river adventure!

Please remember that age restrictions apply and all coolers must be 30qts or less. Pricing for 4th of July weekend (7/2 – 7/5/10) will be equal to regular Saturday pricing.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI or make your reservations online today for a 4th of July with BTI that you will never forget.

New cooler regulations for Harpers Ferry tubing

June 20th, 2010

As of July 1, there will be new regulations for all coolers brought to BTI Whitewater.

Coolers brought to BTI must be 30 quarts or less, and must be of a size that will comfortably fit on your lap.

There should be absolutely no glass of any kind contained within any cooler.

BTI Whitewater is now serving food at our Harpers Ferry location

June 20th, 2010

New for 2010, BTI Whitewater will have a selection of sandwiches and drinks available at our Harpers Ferry location to keep you fueled up for your river adventure.

There is also soft serve ice cream available to cool you down when the float is through!

All weekend raft trips will now also include your choice of either soft serve ice cream or a tasting with a local Virginia vineyard.

Whether you are coming in from an exciting whitewater adventure and need to refuel, or you need snacks for a lazy float, BTI will have what you need this season.

Free Harpers Ferry rafting for Dad on Father’s Day weekend

June 13th, 2010

This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a river adventure he’ll never forget! When you make a reservation for at least 3 for whitewater rafting Dad rafts for free June 19-20.

This trip will also include your choice of either a free wine tasting with North Gate Vineyards or a soft serve ice cream. Also, you will have the luxury of using BTI Whitewater’s private take-out area and a UTV ride back to the shuttle. This is exclusive to BTI and is a great way to end your river trip. Rather than climb a steep hill to a crowded busy parking lot at the public take-out, BTI’s rafting customers exit the river in a private area and are offered a UTV ride back to the BTI shuttle.

Give your Dad the gift of a great experience this Father’s Day. Call 1-877-RAFT-BTI for reservations.

All rafters must be at least 5 years and 50 lbs.  or more.

Reminder: Glass bottles are prohibited and coolers should be no larger than 30 quarts

June 13th, 2010

Just a reminder to all customers, if you are planning on bringing a cooler with you to BTI Whitewater it should be no larger than 30 quarts.  This an average medium size cooler.

Also, glass bottles are stricly prohibited on the water. There is a possibility of up to a $500 dollar fine from the Department of Natural Resources, which patrols the water regularly. Please DO NOT BRING GLASS, OF ANY KIND, ON THE WATER!!!

Summer has arrived in Harpers Ferry!!!

June 10th, 2010

Summer has officially begun at BTI Whitewater! Whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing and canoeing adventures are now available, and only a 1.5hr drive from Washington, D.c.

New for the 2010 season, BTI will have a selection of food available, including soft serve ice cream. Also, each weekend will feature a delectable tasting of wines from a local Virginia vineyard. Which will give you a chance to check-out our new facility that is available for private parties.

Also, every rafting and duckie kayak trip will now include a private take-out and a UTV ride back to the buss. This is totally exclusive to BTI, not to mention an awesome way to conclude your river adventure.

Call 1-877-RAFT-BTI today for details and reservations, or make your reservations online.

Whitewater Rafting Just Got Even Better!

May 23rd, 2010

This year BTI Whitewater is offering a few new perks along with our already exciting whitewater rafting trip.

All rafting trips will now include a private take-out and a Polaris ride back to the bus. Rather than huffin’ it up the steep hill at the public take-out, only to emerge in a congested parking lot where other outfitters are picking-up and dropping-off, BTI has a private space for our customers only, and a fun UTV ride to end your whitewater trip.

Also, new for this year, for all weekend rafting trips, you can cool off after your rafting adventure with some soft serve ice cream, or relax with a glass of wine. Weekend rafting trips will now include your choice of either a wine tasting, or a soft serve ice cream for each member of your group when you return to BTI. There will also be live music to enjoy with your wine or ice cream on our newly remodeled patio.

You must keep your wrist band on and present it to BTI staff to receive either a soft serve ice cream or wine tasting.

Call BTI at 1-877-RAFT-BTI today for details and reservations. Age restrictions apply.

BTI has a new facility available for parties and events

May 9th, 2010

Beginning June 2010 there will be a new venue available at BTI Whitewater for parties and events.

It is the perfect location for any event. The venue includes; a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wall mounted flat screen tv,  marble topped bar and a beautiful patio perfect for lounging.

Located on BTI’s property on Harpers Ferry Road, just an hour from Washington, D.C., this venue is perfect for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, reunions, corporate events and much more. This space is available either in combination with a river trip, or for a party only. Also, this facility will be available during Winter months including; superbowl parties, engagement and Holiday events.

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