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Courses

NOC Paddling School in Chile

Guides Tosh Arwood, Curtis England, Jonny Ortiz and Casey Jones from Nantahala Outdoor Center's renowned Paddling School have... Read More...

Things to Do

5 Fall Hikes in the Smokies with Amazing Views

Yes, the leaves are changing and the days are getting shorter. Winter will be here soon. But before it arrives, there’s time... Read More...

Community

2017 Best of the Blue Ridge Awards

Join us in voting for some of NOC's best guides and athletes in the "Best of the Blue Ridge Awards." Or if you've ever had a... Read...

Community

From Lemonade Stand to Custom Pink Kayak

In June a young lady named Abby set up a lemonade stand outside of Robbinsville, NC, with a very specific goal in mind. She had... Read...

Competitions

2016 Olympic Canoe/Kayak Livestream Schedule

Livestream Schedule NBCUniversal has posted its schedule for the 2016 Rio Canoe/Kayak livestreams on its official Olympic... Read More...

Events

GAF 2016 T-Shirt Design Contest

Design the 2016 GAF T-shirt! Designs can be submitted through August 22th, 2016. The winning designer will receive 2 free GAF... Read More...

Community

NOC Day Trip Ideas: See Ours, Build Your Own

It's summer! Pack the family up and hit the road. Time to make memories and explore the Southeast's great outdoors and small... Read More...

Events

Memorial Day Weekend 2016

All of us have our unique ways to mark the beginning of summer. For me, nothing kicks it off quite like Memorial Day Weekend at... Read...