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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August 17 GalasportUSA Canoe Club Challenge at NOC Come by yourself, with your club, or with a couple of friends. The Canoe Club Challenge is open to everyone, and you'll have so much fun, you won't even notice all the new skills you're learning. Enjoy a challenging course set on un-intimidating whitewater and a fun, social atmosphere
October 5-6 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Nationals & North American Championships Some of the country's best paddlers will test their skills at the technical Nantahala Falls course, and will also compete in a downriver event, starting at Feribee Park, and finishing at the NOC Founder's Bridge.
This event is open to participants of all ages and ability levels. The exciting Nantahala Falls course promotes convenient spectator viewing, particularly from the river-right platforms and sidewalk.
Get a link for the ACA Slalom Nationals and the NOC and Nantahala River events on the Bryson City NC Visitor Guide
July 21 GalasportUSA Canoe Club Challenge at NOC Come by yourself, with your club, or with a couple of friends. The Canoe Club Challenge is open to everyone, and you'll have so much fun, you won't even notice all the new skills you're learning. Enjoy a challenging course set on un-intimidating whitewater and a fun, social atmosphere.
Get a link for the Canoe Challenge and other Bryson City events on the Bryson City NC Visitor Guide
