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Community

Michal Smolen Heads to Rio as NOC’s 23rd Olympian!

When you arrive at Nantahala Outdoor Center in Western North Carolina, your path to adventure could lead you virtually anywhere......

Community

Nantahala Racing Club Wins Fourth Grant for 2016 Season

Nantahala Racing Club, a Swain County non-profit organization dedicated to introducing youth and families to whitewater... Read More...

Community

Meet NOC’s 2016 Ultimate River Family: The Wades from Atlanta

In January of 2016 NOC put a call-out for guests who consider themselves “The Ultimate River Family.” In a matter of weeks... Read More...

Community

NOC Guests Donate $1,315 to Protect Western North Carolina Rivers

NOC marketing director Charles Conner presented French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson with a check for $1,315 on behalf of... Read More...

Competitions

Tsali Adventure Triathlon 2015

Join MedicForce on October 3, 2015 for the Tsali Adventure Triathlon—an off-road triathlon featuring 3-mile paddle, 5-mile... Read More...

NOC Trips

“Even More Fun” Whitewater Rafting

For guests who love the guided rafting trip experience but want to take it to the next level, NOC’s rental trips are... Read More...

NOC Trips

Wild Waters

I’m incredibly honored to welcome the world’s fastest junior and under 23 whitewater paddlers to Western North Carolina for... Read...

NOC Guides

Guide Spotlight: Colleen Hickey

Meet Colleen Hickey. NOC Outfitter’s Store Manager, Master Guide, skilled paddler and 1st boat on the USA Canoe and Kayak... Read More...