Chris Colin is a raft guide, whitewater kayaker, active caver, and as Special Events Coordinator at ACE he manages, promotes, and executes special events like the Mountain Music Festival.

New River Gorge Race & Rodeo – Participant Information
May 7, 2024 New River Gorge Race & Rodeo – Participant Information

It’s almost time for the New River Gorge Race & Rodeo happening this weekend with ACE Adventure Gear. Below find details for participant expectations and day of logistics. Please read and review this entire email…

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Let’s Get Muddy for the New River!
April 17, 2024 Let’s Get Muddy for the New River!

June 22nd will be here before we know it. After a temperamental winter, Spring is here to stay. We all know the familiar signs. The sun peaks through our windows earlier, motivating us to start…

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Color Dash For Hope
April 9, 2024 Color Dash For Hope

Get colorful for a great cause this August and support Hope in the Hills in their fight to end Opiate addiction. The Color Dash For Hope is a 5K timed run on Saturday, August 3rd…

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What’s a Kayak Rodeo?
March 6, 2024 What’s a Kayak Rodeo?

No, we’re not talking about bull riding and calf roping when we are talking about a kayak rodeo. These events feature super small kayaks designed to surf waves and play with river features. We call…

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Mountain Music Festival 2024
February 20, 2024 Mountain Music Festival 2024

Are you ready to be back on the mountaintop at ACE Adventure Resort this summer? Mountain Music Festival 2024 is happening May 30th -June 1st and we are super excited for our tenth year of…

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Gritty Chix is BACK for 2024
February 14, 2024 Gritty Chix is BACK for 2024

Tighten up your laces, Gritty Chix Mud Run is BACK at ACE Adventure Resort this June! Gritty Chix is all about getting muddy for a good cause. Grab your pals or tackle the obstacles solo.…

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New River Gorge Race & Rodeo 2024
January 29, 2024 New River Gorge Race & Rodeo 2024

ACE Adventure Gear is hosting the 3rd Annual New River Gorge Race & Rodeo this May 10th and 11th.

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New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run Course Highlight
August 17, 2023 New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run Course Highlight

The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run is coming to ACE Adventure Resort on October 7th. We’ve been working really hard to put together a challenging, scenic and fun course to run. In fact, we…

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West Virginia’s Best Craft Brewers
August 14, 2023 West Virginia’s Best Craft Brewers

Grab a glass and get ready to go on a brew tour featuring West Virginia’s best craft breweries.

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Haunted Hotspots in the New River Gorge
August 8, 2023 Haunted Hotspots in the New River Gorge

The New River Gorge in southern West Virginia is a beautiful place with a storied past and an exciting history. From the 1870’s through the 1950’s the coal industry flourished in the gorge and towns…

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You’re Gonna Get Muddy!
May 17, 2023 You’re Gonna Get Muddy!

Shoes tied tight and a can-do attitude is all you need to take on the Gritty Chix Mud Run course. From seasoned mud run veterans to first timers, the name of the game is fun.…

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New River Gorge Festival 411
May 5, 2023 New River Gorge Festival 411

There is a ton of stuff happening this weekend so we wanted to take a minute and give you a quick breakdown on everything going on.

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