Girlfest 2025

The ACE Girl Fest Package includes:

·      5 nights of primitive camping

·      Meals during the event

·      4 All Day water park passes

·      3 Half Day guided activities (activity descriptions below)

How To Book…

Begin by contacting the GS Black Diamond Council to register and await a phone call from ACE to book your 2025 Girl Fest package.

Ziplining

ACE’s zip lining course is 1.5 miles long and includes: 9 zips, 2 short hikes, and 2 sky bridges.  You will be able to view the New River Gorge for over half the trip.  The system used is hands free so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Heritage Hike

Our Heritage Hike offers a wide range of experiences for our guests. Hikers will enjoy unparalleled views of the New River Gorge, glimpses of waterfalls, local flora, and fauna, and even some history and local knowledge along the way. With ACE’s Heritage Hike you’ll experience a bit of what it’s like to live in Appalachia.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

We have the newest SUP boards to play around on our own private water facility. We spend the day on the outskirts of ACE property exploring the area around Truman Lake. This area is away from people and traffic providing the perfect place to play and learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife. Keep an eye out for the local otters.

Flatwater Kayaking

ACE touring kayaks provide a great way to explore Truman Lake. This area is away from people and traffic providing the perfect place to play and learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife. Keep an eye out for the local otters.

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking has become a staple adventure activity in West Virginia, and there’s no place better to take to the trails than the New River Gorge. With miles of mountain biking trails at ACE Adventure Resort, you can explore without leaving ACE property.

Guided trips are 2 – 3 hours; trails used on the trip are based on the group’s skills.

Rock Climbing

Whether you are brand new to climbing, or you’re an experienced gym climber looking to take your skill set to the next level This trip is perfect for beginners who have climbed indoors or a bit outside. Our Upper New River Gorge rock climbing trip will expand your climbing knowledge and provide a chance to learn more about climbing technique, rope work, and the climbing styles of the New River Gorge area.

Rappelling

Taste the thrill of rappelling. A rappelling trip is the best introduction to the experience of stepping backward off a  50 – 70 foot cliff and gracefully sliding down a rope to the base of a cliff line.

Team Building Challenge

L (learn)

E (empower)

A (adventure)

D (develop)

E (explore)

R (reflect)

S (strengthen)

ACE’s new experiential team building program, L.E.A.D.E.R.S, offers fun, challenging, cooperative games and initiatives for your troop and leaders to discover who are your leaders, encouragers and resource people.  Through our specifically tailored activities your group or team will practice:

·       Cooperation and Communication skills

·       Trust and Support building

·       Challenge and Problem solving

·       Reflection on the day’s accomplishments and experiences.

Mud Obstacle Course

It’s time to cut loose, get muddy and challenge yourself. Whether you walk, sprint, skip, jog, crawl, or dance through trails, over walls, through tubes, and mud pits, you are guaranteed to smile through it all.  Take a few laps through our mud obstacle course and learn what it takes to compete as a team and against a team. This activity will focus on the badge requirements for good sportsmanship, giving participants the opportunity to win and lose together. Leave with the Good Sportsmanship badge requirements met and the ability to win with modesty and lose with grace.

Woodworking (GS Badge)

Learn what it takes to make small projects on your own from start to finish.  During this activity participants will learn how to use tools safely and appropriately and construct a birdhouse on their own.

Archery (GS Badge)

Learn the safety and fun of participating in archery. Participants will learn how to aim, draw and shoot their bows. Participants will be able to utilize different targets between the common bullseye and 3D archery targets to perfect their aim, all while
focusing on safety in a target activity.

Aerial Park

You will enjoy four different challenge options ranging from our beginner friendly “Green” level to the infamous “Red” level. Climb our spiral staircase 25 feet up to start your adventure and take it higher and boldly step out onto our 35 foot vista level. With dozens of elements, two “quick-flight” auto-belay systems, and countless combinations on this choose-your-own-adventure course, guests will enjoy hours of fun while also overcoming their fears. Visit the Aerial Adventure Park at ACE and take that “One Big Step” to fun and “Stick the Landing”.

Half Day Upper New River Rafting

This river trip takes place on a calm stretch of river, where fun and splashy rapids abound. When it’s time for that first river trip, or when you’re just looking for a mellow day on the river, our Upper New River rafting excursion is a perfect fit. It’s got a little bit of whitewater, some classic experiences like Jump Rock, and a whole lot of fun on the river.

Our Most Popular Rafting Trip!  In its Lower section, the New River begins to narrow and simultaneously drop in elevation where the big water rapids form.  This section known as “The Gorge” winds its way through a deep and spectacular sandstone canyon ending under the awe-inspiring New River Gorge Bridge.

Conveniently located in, and adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia ACE is the perfect jumping of point for National Park Adventures with your Girl Scouts! ACE’s professional staff and talented group sales team will take the stress out of planning and enjoying your adventure.  We offer guided and self guided outdoor activities, group dining options, lodging and even a waterpark! Learn more here…