Put on your water shoes and bathing suits, and join us for a creek exploration – hiking up one of our favorite creeks! Embrace summer by cooling off and going on an aquatic adventure together. Highlights include gem mining along the way in the creek and an Earthshine sliding rock experience. A fun summer outing for families! All participants must be comfortable in water, and be able to bend over and crawl up moving water on their hands and feet. Ages 5 and up welcome, must be able to walk in the rough terrain of the creek – children CANNOT be carried at any point (Children must be accompanied by an adult). You will be hiking IN the creek so it is very slick – there will be times your guide will ask you to walk on all fours. Guests must be able to navigate the slick, rough terrain and not be at a rick of falling. Be sure to wear closed-toed water shoes – remember, you are walking and playing in 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 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
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
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
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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