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Tips
A Guide’s Guide: River Releases and Paddling Gear
Contributed by NOC Paddlesports Buyer and Master Guide Jonny Ortiz As the days grow longer, boaters in the Southeast are gearing up for...
Jonny Ortiz
NOC Guides
International Women’s Day – Celebrating NOC’s Female Master Guides
International Women’s Day is not only a time to celebrate the women surrounding us in the outdoor industry, but a time to look at how we...
Retail
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
We have rounded up our favorite items to give the adventurer in your life. Support our community this holiday season by shopping... Read...
Things to Do
Favorite Hikes in Western North Carolina
Looking for a new, fun, or challenging hike to take? It's no secret that Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains... Read More...
NOC Guides
A Never-ending Adventure with Garrett and Shelby
If you have ever had the pleasure of taking a trip with NOC Head Guide and Trip Leaders Garrett & Shelby Phelps, you'll agree......
Courses
Skills Session: Wilderness Medicine
Imagine this scenario: You and a friend are running on your favorite forest trail when, suddenly, she trips! Her knee catches... Read More...
Things to Do
Camping Near Nantahala Outdoor Center
Whether you are looking for camping near our main location along the Nantahala River or at any one of our beautiful outposts, we... Read...
Community
Southeastern Summer Staycations
As we kick off the summer of 2020 it looks like we are vacationing a little differently this year! We are rediscovering some of... Read...