Chris Colin
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.
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 our day,…
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 will get you covered from…
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…
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 hosting our…
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. Bring your…
New River Gorge Race & Rodeo 2024
ACE Adventure Gear is hosting the 3rd Annual New River Gorge Race & Rodeo this May 10th and 11th. New for 2024 the event is spread over two days featuring the Ramp and Rodeo contest Friday with the…
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 have…
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. This Labor Day weekend we have gathered a fine collection of local brewers to show off their tasty…
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…
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. While you may find some…
New River Gorge Festival 411
New River Gorge Festival is happening this weekend at ACE Adventure Resort. Get ready for three days of outdoor adventure and a celebration of this place that we all love. There is a ton of stuff…
Mountain Music Festival Top 5
Mountain Music Festival is the biggest party we have at ACE Adventure Resort all summer long. Coming up June 1st – 3rd we are bringing over 20 bands to the mountain along with visual artists, fire &…