If you’ve ever driven past the Ocoee River and watched the many boaters heading downstream and thought, “What an adventure,” you’re not wrong.
“Every trip down every river is different every time and has something so special about it,” says Leigh Boike, vice president of Nantahala Outdoor Center.
If the river speaks to even a small part of you, Nantahala Outdoor Center has the team to help you get your feet wet. The full-service outfitter offers everything from guided whitewater trips for adventure seekers and families, to private instruction for those wanting to hone in on kayaking and build their skills in true water sports.
“Millions of people go whitewater rafting with us with a guide once or every summer, or take other adventure experiences on their vacations,” Boike says of NOC’s largest draw. “Sometimes those rafting experiences inspire our guests to pursue more challenging water-based activities like river paddlesports, and NOC offers skilled instructors to help them begin their own personal river story.”
As the “leader in outdoor adventure,” NOC’s paddling school – voted “Best Place to Learn” by Outside Magazine – brings over 40 years of experience into every class, making it no surprise that they have “taught more paddlers than anyone else.”