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.

photos courtesy of NOC

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.

 

Whitewater Junior Olympics on the Nantahala River

photos courtesy of www.noc.com

July 29 - 31, 2016    Whitewater Junior Olympics   Nantahala Racing Club hosts the 2016 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 Whitewater Junior Olympics are a great opportunity to meet young paddlers and families from around the country and get inspired about whitewater. Ages 18 and under.

For more information, visit www.nantahalaracingclub.com 

Get local information on our Bryson City NC Visitor Guide.

NC Whitewater Rafting on the Cheoah River

May 14 - 15, 2016      Cheoah River Release   The Cheoah isn’t for the faint of heart. The river has many Class IV/IV+ rapids and lots of residual vegetation that require a high skill level to negotiate. 

With the exception of two or three half-mile or so sections, the Cheoah is unusually continuous with a gradient that is consistently steep for a river its size. The 9+ mile run can be broken into three sections and represents a whitewater experience not often found in the Southeast. Recommended for experienced paddlers only. 

Get more local information 
on the Robbinsville NC Visitor Guide

 

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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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.

 

Wildwater Nantahala Makes additions for 2015

From property renovations to new activities to lodging options, Wildwater Nantahala is ready for an exciting year in 2015. Wildwater takes pride in providing the best in outdoor adventures as well as the best facilities and offerings for  guests.

The Nantahala Rafting Center got a facelift over the winter months including a new roof, bathroom upgrades and a new covered deck for shade on sunny days and shelter on rainy days. Enjoy the  beautiful Mountain View off of the front porch.

A new “Group Camp” lodging option is now available at Falling Waters. Bring your group to the Falling Waters property across the street from the Nantahala Rafting Center and have a private campsite that includes tent platforms, kitchen w/sink, stove and refrigerator, outdoor dining area, fire pit, hot showers, and bathrooms. You bring the tents, sleeping bags, towels and cooking/eating supplies. The Group Camp will handle 30+ guests and will be available starting in May. Book NOW for your choice of dates.

The NEW KidZip at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours will offer ziplines and adventure park elements for kids 4-12 years old with a continuous cable, no clipping/unclipping.  Wildwater is one of the first companies in America to build a zipline course specifically for kids.  The KidZip opening event is scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend, but again, book in advance to be assured of availability. 

At Nantahala Jeep Falls1 an additional Jeep® has been added to the Wildwater Jeep® Tour fleet. Take a ride up into the beautiful Nantahala Community region with one of the NOC tour guides. Waterfalls, history, and scenic vistas are a part of this journey.

For complete details read NOC's Wildwater Blog, 

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.