Labor Day Weekend Events: Nantahala Outdoor Center "Hang on to Summer" Adventures

September 3 - 5, 2016 at NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center), 13077 Highway 19 West in Bryson City NC:  "Hang on to Summer" Adventures.  Enjoy Whitewater Rafting, Zip Lining and other Outdoor Adventures while the weather is still warm and the fun continues at NOC.

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Select from a range of intensity levels or take a look at all of the guided trips available. For more excitement, mix and match multiple adventures for a full-day of fun.

Soar and climb on NOC's thrilling ziplines. Take on the adrenaline-pumping Mountaintop Zip Line Tour with its heart-stopping Half-Mile Mega Zip or Tackle ZLAP's 16 challenging mid-air obstacles and fly down the 550' Wesser Zip.

Enjoy the Smoky Mountains with NOC's Outdoor Adventures. Choose from mountain biking, train excursion, Fontana Lake paddling and more.

 

Nantahala Outdoor Center Offers an Opportunity to Win a Family Rafting of Zip LiningTrip

Win a rafting trip or zip lining for your entire family. Just go to the Nantahala Outdoor Center website and fill out a short survey about your experiences and why your family should win the trip.

Share your personality, quirkiness and unique "style" as you write. NOC be looking for answers that stand out from the crowd. The winning family/s will choose from a free rafting or zip lining trip in 2016. Plus, you'll be interviewed in-person for a chance to be in NOC’s upcoming video showing guests what it means to be a River Family.

Responses must be submitted by Sunday, January 31, 2016 at midnight. A winner will be selected the following week. The winning group will be limited to 10 people and immediate family.

Nantahala Outdoor Center is located at  13077 Highway 19 West in Bryson City, NC

ICF Junior & U23 Wildwater Canoeing World Championships Begins Today At NOC in Bryson City BC

August 2 - 7, 2015    ICF Junior & U23 Wildwater Canoeing World Championships    The International Canoe Federation's wildwater canoeing world championships provides juniors and young adults with the opportunity to compete internationally in the wildwater discipline. Wildwater racing consists of indiduals and teams racing from one point on the river to another point. 

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is a complete outdoor Outfitter. Opened in 1972, NOC has endeavored to share the wonders of the Nantahaloa River and the surrounding trails and forests through rafting, hiking, pedaling and paddling.

The Center now offers:

• Whitewater rafting on seven Southeastern rivers.
• World-class paddling instruction in whitewater and flatwater
• International paddling adventure travel
• Shopping for outdoor gear, apparel and souvenirs at the Wesser Outfitter's Store,  NOC Gatlinburg, and NOC at The Grove Park Inn
• A leadership institute for wilderness medicine and river rescue
• Fully-customizable group adventure programs
• Three distinct restaurants at our Nantahala Resort
• Guided activities like fishing, hiking, biking and climbing
• Bike rentals and repairs at our Bike Shop
• Lodging options for all tastes and budgets
• Festivals and events throughout the outdoor season

NOC operates trips on 8 different rivers and each of the rivers has a dedicated outpost with the "home base" located at 13077 Highway 19 West in Bryson City NC

 

Whitewater Junior Olympics at Nantahala Outdoor Center

July 24 - 26, 2015   Whitewater Junior Olympics   Nantahala Racing Club hosts the 2015 Whitewater Junior Olympics on the Nantahala River. This national-level youth event featuring slalom, downriver and freestyle competition as well as just-for-fun on- and off-the-water events such as duckie-cross, SUP free paddle and yard games. Family-friendly and fun for beginner through advanced paddlers,

The Nantahala Outdoor Center has been host to hundreds of thousands of visitors since its inception in 1972. Now a complete Outdoor Outfitter, NOC  offers adventures in the Nantahala river and on the hills and trails of the forest - raft, hike pedal or paddle:

• Whitewater rafting on seven Southeastern rivers.
• World-class paddling instruction in whitewater and flatwater
• International paddling adventure travel
• Shopping for outdoor gear, apparel and souvenirs at the Wesser Outfitter's Store,  NOC Gatlinburg, and NOC at The Grove Park Inn
• A leadership institute for wilderness medicine and river rescue
• Fully-customizable group adventure programs
• Three distinct restaurants at the Nantahala Resort
• Guided activities like fishing, hiking, biking and climbing
• Bike rentals and repairs at the Bike Shop
• Lodging options for all tastes and budgets
• Festivals and events throughout the outdoor season

NOC is a US Forest Service Permit Holder and located at 13077 Highway 19 West in Bryson City NC 

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Easter Weekend Events: Appalachian Trail Founders Bridge Festival

April 3-5, 2015     Appalachian Trail Founders Bridge Festival    Enjoy trail-steeped speakers sharing their experiences, a vendor village staffed by industry representatives, skills clinics, as well as some great product giveaways and door prizes and live music nightly.

This is a free event, appropriated for all ages. Whether you're an experienced through hiker, casual adventurer or new to the Trail this Festival offers something for everyone.  Festival events include hiker-themed games, movies, lectures and prizes.

The Festival is held at  Nantahala Outdoor Center's  (NOC) main campus, the Nantahala River Outpost,  located in far Western North Carolina on US Highway 19. 12 miles from Bryson City NC and on the south side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, nestled in the Nantahala Gorge. If you are on a Rapid Transit rafting/train excursions, the meeting place is in Bryson City at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot.

Nantahala Outdoor Center hosts NRC Whitewater Open this Weekend

March 28 - 29   NRC Whitewater Open at NOC   Open to all ages with entrance fees of $25 (Downriver), $55 (Slalom). This national-level event hosted by Nantahala Racing Club. Pre-registration: Sign up online by March 25 to avoid late fees. Onsite registration: March 27, 2 - 4 PM at Big Wesser BBQ and Brew. Visit NantahalaRacingClub.com for event details and schedules.

NOC is located in Bryson City NC.

 

Memorial Day Weekend at NOC

Head for the hills this Memorial Day Weekend and the Nantahala Outfoor Center to kick off the summer season with a real SPLASH!  Enjoy the excitement of a whitewater adventure on on rapids from class II to V. A variety of trips and locations are offered including two different trips on the pristine French Broad river complete with a picnic lunch.

If you're looking for a multi-adventure package, try the "Ropes and Rafts" combining a fast run down the gorgeous Nantahala River, a riverside lunch and the 40 foot high Zip Line Adventure Park. The day ends with a race down the dual 550' Wesser Zips.

Experienced rafters love the challenges of Section IV of the Chattooga River including the Seven-Foot Falls, Raven’s Chute Rapid and the famous Five Falls, where five Class IV-V rapids unfold in only a 1/3 of a river mile.

Get a list of more NOC whitewater Memorial Day adventures HERE.

In addition to whitewater fun NOC offers paddling, hiking a section of the Apalachian Trail, mountain biking,  riverside dining, train rides, a shop for all your adventure gear and more.

Special Memorial Day Weekend activities:

May 24, 4:30 PM:  Merrell Adventure Dash, open to all ages. Navigate a series of obstacles and choose form a 5K Dash or 1 K Fun Rum along the river. $20 entry fee. Register online or at the event.

May 23,24 at 6PM: Live Concert Series featuring Paul Constantine on Friday and Blue and the Barn Cats on Saturday. NOC's concert Series continues all summer and is held at at Big Wesser BBQ + Brew, an open-air venue west of Asheville.

May 24: Big Wesser BBQ + Brew   Memorial Beer Tasting with Railhouse Brewery.

May 24-25:   NRC Family Whitewater Weekend  For ages 8 and up. A variety of events and competitions are included, register online and get complete details.

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)  offers white water river rafting trips, kayak and canoe instruction and mountain biking. NOC is a a complete outdoor destination with  restaurants and a pub, a fully-stocked Outfitter's Store, the Wesser General Store and Fly Shop and the Nantahala Welcome Center.The Nantahala River  location is  13077 Hwy. 19 W in Bryson City, NC.

Nantahala Outdoor Center Freestyle Kayaking Shootout and Demo Days this Weekend

April 26 - 28   NOC Freestyle Kayaking Shootout & Demo Days  The Southeast's biggest freestyle kayaking competition, held on the new 2013 Wave, teams up with the Southeast's biggest preseason gear sale. The first official Freestyle event to be held at the newly enhanced Nantahala Wave, designed for the upcoming 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships

Nantahala Hosts Appalachian Trail Founders Bridge Festival

April 4-6   Appalachian Trail Founders Bridge Festival   Enjoy trail-steeped speakers sharing their experiences, a vendor village staffed by industry representatives, skills clinics, as well as some great product giveaways and door prizes and live music nightly. Held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC).

The 2,181+ mile-long Appalachian Trail is America’s most beloved footpath. The AT crosses the Nantahala River along NOC's Founder's Bridge,  at the Wesser Campus, mile 134 along the AT, before the steep climb into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. NOC Wesser is a friendly, comfortable spot for hikers to rest up, fill their bellies and warm their bones before embarking along the challenging section of the trail to the north. 

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is located on US Highway 19, approximately 12 miles west of Bryson City NC.

Nantahala Outdoor Center Offers Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Planning Clinics

February 16 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers can get Free Planning,  Pack Shakedowns and Gear Discounts.

Planning an upcoming thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? Join the NOC resident thru-hikers for a FREE detailed planning clinic to help you prepare for the journey of a lifetime.  Clinics will be led by NOC staff that have all formerly thru-hiked and have tens of thousands of trail miles behind them. The event will cover:

• Recommended gear and gear lists
• Food and resupply planning
• Maps
• Common mistakes
• Pack shakedowns, and tips for lightening your load
• FAQ and more

Be sure to bring your backpack and any gear you already have so you can get packing tips and tricks.Still in the market for your gear? There will be special day-of sales and discounts on gear for all clinic attendees.

Get a link for the Nanatahala Outdoor Center and NOC events on the Bryson City NC Visitor Guide.

Black Friday Sale at Nantahal Outdoor Center

November 23 - 26 at NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center), 13077 Highway 19 W Bryson City, NC - HUGE Black Friday Sale. Get great prices on great gear:

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NOCtoberfest celebrated this month at the Nantahala Outdoor Center

October 6-31   NOCtoberFest    NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) draws down the year with a month-long series of events geared to commemorate the rich variety of the season. The Beer Garden menu will include schnitzels galore, old-fashioned German potato salad, classic beef goulash, and Bavarian dumplings. 

Beverage Selection will include: Spaten Octoberfest, Gaffel, Franziskaner, and hot mulled wine. Activities include hayrides, a haunted house, The Great Pumpkin Pursuit Harvest Festival, Face Painting and Costume Contest, Live Music, a Fall River Cleanup Community Service Project and more. Get a list of events on the website.

NOC celebrates the changing of the colors, the crispness in the air, and the beginning of the new hiking season with NOCtoberfest. The event has grown so popular,that this fall celebrations offer a month-long series of events geared to commemorate the rich variety of the season.

NOC began in 1972 with the mission of  sharing the wonders of the river, trails and mountains and all the places to raft, hike, pedal and paddle in the Nantahala area. Today's NOC is a complete outdoor outfitter offering whitewater rafting, an outfitter's store, group adventure programs, four restaurants, guided activities, a bike shop, special events and festivals and lodging.

The Nantahala Ourdoor Center (NOC) is located on US Highway 19, approximately 12 miles west of Bryson City.  Get a link for NOC and other outdoor activities on the Nantahala River on the Bryson City NC Visitor Center.

NOC Guest Appreciation Festival 2012

September 28 - 30     Guest Appreciation Festival 2012     NOC's ( Nantahala Outdoor Center) biggest annual event includes an exciting schedule of activities: complimentary boater shuttles,  The "Granddaddy of Gear Sales", free entertainment and live music, local vendors and lots of family-friendly fun.

 

Noc's Festival events includes a great line-up of live music, beer tastings with Nantahala Brewing Company, and fun hands-on activities throughout the day, as well as good-natured boating competitions in partnership with World Kayak. Families, don't miss Steve Longnecker's Live Raptor Show, featuring owls, falcons, and eagles from around the American southeast, and storytelling with Connie Regan-Blake.
Get a link for NOC Guest Appreciation Festival and other area events on the Bryson City NC Visitor Guide.