NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER

The main campus of Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of the busiest paddle sports event locations in the country, playing host to the 2013 International Canoe Federation Canoe Freestyle World Championships, the oldest whitewater slalom race in the country, numerous club outings, and a plethora of other races and events for weekend warriors, competitive hopefuls, and elite athletes. NOC has been the home of 23 Olympians, including two gold medalists. The NOC has always been associated with a spirit of competitiveness and quality, dating back to its early years when its contributions to paddling technique and instruction had a global impact and continues to this day... If you want an unforgettable White Water Rafting experience, choose Nantahala Outdoor Center - the number one outfitter in the United States!... Established in 1972 by Payson & Aurelia Kennedy and Horace Holden Sr., Nantahala Outdoor Center started out as a modest motel and petrol store situated by the Nantahala River in..

Primary location: Gatlinburg United States