Nantahala Rafting

Welcome to Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting

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Thank you for choosing Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting!

Family owned & operated. We strive to give the best customer service for all of your Nantahala River whitewater needs.

Whitewater River Rafting on the Nantahala River. North Carolina's finest rafting experience!

CABIN RENTAL

Our Story & What Keeps Us Excited!

At Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting, outdoor adventure is our passion and sharing it is our dream. We, Steven & Sue Matz, had a very unique opportunity to get out of "Corporate America" and live in the great outdoors of Western North Carolina! Steven (a seasoned paddler) got an email about a rafting business for sale, called Sue at work and we were here the next weekend checking out Fast Rivers. We knew from the moment we pulled in that this was the life for us -- No matter what it took! We went back to the Atlanta area, put our house up for sale, explained that we were not crazy to our family, friends and neighbors, stocked up on canned goods (just in case) and happily turned in our business suits and dresses for cut-off shorts and T-shirts and off we went to begin our new life on the Nantahala River! You see, we met at a summer camp in Hendersonville and the love for this area never left us. So 19 years later, we find ourselves celebrating our 11th season on the river with our (back up to) 4 lovable dogs and 2 awesome kids (or some say our greeting committee) and over a dozen seasonal employees who all share our passion and love for the outdoors. We are personally here at our outpost everyday to show you that we truly appreciate your business and are committed to providing you with a positive white-water experience. Our competitive edge is our position on customer service allowing us to continue to build a business that is based on long-standing relationships with satisfied customers. We work hard to ensure your satisfaction and value the trust you put in our company.

We are gearing up for another amazing season and are very excited to see all of our friends again. And as always, it is so great to meet many, many new ones. The people are truly what keeps us going and makes our business worthwhile! We absolutely love it!

Every year, we try to tweak the areas that will aid in our continued growth! This year, we have added yet more new boats and funyaks to the fleet. We are still excited about the self bailing raft we added to better accommodate the request for a 9-man raft.

Our family (Landon, Sophie, Ellie, Lucy, Sport & Flower) are doing wonderful. In September, we decided it was time for Landon to have his own puppy (hence Sport) and that same week we picked up an 8 week old puppy from a ditch (hence Flower for Sophie)! So we are back up to 4 dogs to greet you! As for the non-furry kiddies, we are so enjoying our time with them; watching them grow & learn and challenge us daily. It is also a thrill having our customers watch them grow from season to season reminding us to cherish every moment because they go by so fast. So thank you again for all of the reminders because we cannot be told enough to just live in the moment!

As always, helping you & your group to have fun is what we are here for. So please contact us with any Nantahala Rafting questions or suggestions. Customer feedback is extremely important to us & greatly appreciated. It is what helps us to continue to be successful in providing you with the best overall experience!

Again, thanks to everyone who continues to make our business what it is today. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. We look forward to seeing you on the river with us over and over again! And remember, we believe the most important trip down the river is yours...

Come & Enjoy the Fun … Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting
1-800-GET-RAFT (438-7238)
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Nantahala Riverside, Inc. operates under a permit by the United States Forest Service and is an equal opportunity recreation provider. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.