Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Important Information: 1. “20 Miler Relay Race” limited to 15 Teams 2. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required 3. Check in Location & Time starts at 9:15am at Headwaters Outfitters. Teams must check in 45 min. prior to their start time. 4. Race will start promptly at 10am 5. Lifejackets are required to be worn for the entire race (teams will be disqualified if lifejackets are not worn). 6. All teams are required to use Headwaters canoes provided. You can bring your own paddles and wear your own PFD. Rules & Guidelines: 1. Each “20 Miler” relay team is made of up to 4 paddlers, broken down into pairs for each section of the race. 2. “20 Miler” Race will consist of two 10 mile sections. At the halfway point, teams can switch out paddlers · First Section: Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman to Island Ford River Access- 10 miles total · Team Exchange at Island Ford River Access · Second Section: Island Ford River Access to Hap Simpson River Park- 10 miles 3. Transportation to race points can be provided, or teams can provide their own. 4. At the end of the race paddlers will be transported back to Headwaters Outfitters. 5. The After Party starts at 2:00pm at the Forks of the River Taproom. The Awards Ceremony will start when enough teams arrive on site. Trophies will be awarded for Top 3 teams and BEST TEAM COSTUME (voted on by all teams and race volunteers) How to Enter: ·... Read More
Do you have items in your closet that need some love and attention: jackets, sleeping bags, shoes/boots, backpacks, etc.? Save money, lower your carbon footprint, gain new skills, and have fun. Join us and learn to repair your outdoor gear. Learn useful sewing stitches like the running stitch, invisible/ladder stitch, whip stitch and the zipper/shoe lace stitch. Gain knowledge about the types of repair tapes, sealants, and adhesives. Build your repair kit and learn how and when to use the items in it. Yes, shoe strings and duct tape might get you through, but what you really want is to make repairs with confidence and style. $25/person includes a field repair kit to take... Read More
This two-hour workshop will focus on basic knots used in the application of outdoor pursuits. The goal will be to learn how to choose the appropriate knot for the situation at hand and to know how to tie it efficiently. Selected knots will be based on the interest and experience of the participants. Meet at 4703 Island Ford Rd., Brevard, NC Class sizes are intentionally small to offer participants guided hands-on practice. Visit our website to... Read More
Our River Paddling 101 is the perfect class to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the river! Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of River Paddling 101 Introduction Classes. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Our knowledgeable Paddling Guides will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddling Boarding; along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the area. No paddling on water during this class, just great information and resources to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the... Read More
Our River Paddling 101 is the perfect class to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the river! Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of River Paddling 101 Introduction Classes. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Our knowledgeable Paddling Guides will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddling Boarding; along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the area. No paddling on water during this class, just great information and resources to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the... Read More
Our River Paddling 101 is the perfect class to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the river! Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of River Paddling 101 Introduction Classes. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Our knowledgeable Paddling Guides will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddling Boarding; along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the area. No paddling on water during this class, just great information and resources to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the... Read More
Our River Paddling 101 is the perfect class to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the river! Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of River Paddling 101 Introduction Classes. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Our knowledgeable Paddling Guides will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddling Boarding; along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the area. No paddling on water during this class, just great information and resources to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the... Read More
Our Guided River Paddling 101 is a great day of instruction on the French Broad River to learn the skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. All water is Class I Moving Water, with Class I rapids. Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting 2 dates of our Guided River Paddling 101 Introduction Courses. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is $60 to the public with reservations, packed lunch included in price. Spaces are limited. Our knowledgeable Paddling Guides will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddling Boarding; along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the area. ($60 Per Person) Registration required on Eventbrite.com 2 Person Canoes, 2 Person Kayaks, and Single Kayaks available. This class includes 1 Hour Skills and Safety Instruction, with an 3 Hour/8 Mile Guided Paddle on the French Broad River. Packed Lunch from Blue Ridge Bakery... Read More
Our Guided River Paddling 101 is a great day of instruction on the French Broad River to learn the skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. All water is Class I Moving Water, with Class I rapids. Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting 2 dates of our Guided River Paddling 101 Introduction Courses. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is $60 to the public with reservations, packed lunch included in price. Spaces are limited. Our knowledgeable Paddling Guides will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddling Boarding; along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the area. ($60 Per Person) Registration required on Eventbrite.com 2 Person Canoes, 2 Person Kayaks, and Single Kayaks available. This class includes 1 Hour Skills and Safety Instruction, with an 3 Hour/8 Mile Guided Paddle on the French Broad River. Packed Lunch from Blue Ridge Bakery... Read More
This event is a series of two classes followed by a weekend canoe camping trip on the French Broad River. Class 1: Canoeing 101-Part 1. Join Clyde Carter and Jayne Fought for the first in a two-part beginner canoe class. This first class is held on flat water (lake), and instruction is focused on paddling strokes, boat control, maneuvers, equipment, and personal gear. Participants of this course and Canoeing 101 Part 2 will be eligible to sign up for the French Broad Multi-Day Canoe Trip! Boats and equipment provided. May 22, 5:30-8:30pm Class 2: Canoeing 101-Part 2. Join Clyde Carter and Jayne Fought for the second in a two-part beginner canoe class. This first class is held on moving water (river), and Instruction is focused on continuing to develop paddling strokes, boat control, maneuvers, equipment, river reading, and river safety. Participants of this course (and Canoeing 101 – Part 1) will be eligible to sign up for the French Broad Multi-Day Canoe Trip! Boats and equipment provided. May 23, 5:30-8:30pm Canoe Camping Trip, May 26-28. This trip is available to participants of the Canoeing 101 Classes. Join us for a three day, two night guided trip on the French Broad River. Put the skills you’ve learned into practice and enjoy a fun-filled time paddling and camping with us on the French Broad River Paddle Trail. We will depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Canoes, paddles and life jackets provided. Camping gear is available to rent if needed. Cost... Read More
Join Headwaters Outfitters on select Saturdays: April-June, for their Signs of Spring Guided Paddle This guided canoe or kayak trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning outing on the French Broad River. Departing by 10 a.m. (you must arrive by 9:15 a.m.) from Headwaters Outfitters shop, each canoe trip includes all paddling gear, river shuttle, and guide service. Snacks and drinks are available for sale at the shop. Prior canoeing experience is helpful, but not necessary. Reservations are required. $60.00 per person: Canoes, Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks... Read More
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