Category Archives: adventure sports center

Garrett officials to address Adventure Sports Center takeover

Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — Operations and management of the Adventure Sports Center International will be addressed by the Garrett County Board of Commissioners next week when a press conference is held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the commission’s … Continue reading

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On eliminating ASCI’s $3M debt: Exec. speaks out

Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News MCHENRY — Despite dealing with multiple challenges like construction cost overruns, a faltering economy and the Wisp Resort filing for bankruptcy in October, the Adventure Sports Center International remains a focal point in promoting tourism, according … Continue reading

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Still water becomes Class IV rapids

Sunday, August 21, 2011 By Craig Meyer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Even in a sport like kayaking, where every course has its own distinct features and challenges, the ASCI complex in Deep Creek Lake, Md., is considered truly unique among the greater … Continue reading

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First Whitewater State Tourney To Be Held At ASCI

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Aug. 4, 2011 Competitors from around the region will compete in the first ever Maryland Canoe and Kayak State Championships at the Adventure Sports Center International … Continue reading

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>ASCI Receives $30K Grant For Adventure Education

> ‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jun. 9, 2011 The Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) was recently awarded a grant of $30,000 from the Naylor Foundation to support its adventure and … Continue reading

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>Garrett County To Host World Event

> Many eyes from around the world will be on Garrett County and the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) whitewater course on Marsh Mountain in September 2014, as the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has awarded the 2014 Canoe Slalom World … Continue reading

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Western Md. Hosts N. American Canoe Championships

MCHENRY, Md. (AP) ― Some of the best paddlers from the United State and Canada are squaring off in the North American Open Canoe Slalom Nationals and North American Championships in western Maryland. The event runs Friday through Sunday at … Continue reading

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Adventure Sports Center International To Host All-American Whitewater Fest.

Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! The Adventure Sports Center International will host the All-American Whitewater Festival to celebrate America’s veterans, and kick off the summer season of whitewater rafting and kayaking the weekend of … Continue reading

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Seneca Rocks guide, author to speak at Garrett College Tuesday

Seneca Rocks guide, author to speak at Garrett College Tuesday Cumberland Times-News MCHENRY — The Adventuresports Institute of Garrett College will present the final speaker of its fall Colloquium series, Tony Barnes, author of the definitive work on regional climbing, … Continue reading

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