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WHAT
WE OFFER
NC Rafting
| INSTRUCTION
– Undoubtedly THE BEST! Our instructors personally teach your
group how to have the safest Bryson City NC
White Water Rafting Trip and the most fun. In a beautiful wooded
instruction area, along side the river, the instructors teach raft
handling and crew coordinating to help you understand how to make
the raft easier to control. They use a painted picture of the river
while describing the best routes to take through the most difficult
rapids on your NC Whitewater Rafting Trip.
And of course, they answer all of your questions. Our ideal location,
directly on the Nantahala River, gives your group
the benefit of stopping for additional instruction specific to the
rest of the river (the grand finale). This has proven to be very
helpful in facilitating a safer and more enjoyable run down the
most challenging stretch. This also allows us to set a pickup time,
eliminating any long waits at the take out for Whitewater
Rafting in NC.. |
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| TRIP TIMES
– For your convenience, we try to run NC Whitewater
Rafting Trips every hour. HOWEVER, please call for
NC Rafting Trip times as they may
change depending on the time of year and the river's dam release schedule.
HOURS OF OPERATION: We are open March through Memorial Day
by reservation only. Memorial Day through Labor Day: 7 days a week.
After Labor Day through mid-October reservations are required during
the week. |
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| TRIP DETAILS
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8.5
Mile Trip: After full instruction, we shuttle you to
the top of the river (15-minute ride) and you put in at the Nantahala
Power Plant. On your way down the river, you’ll stop in
at our Outpost for your “Falls” instruction, a snack
&/or restroom break, maybe even a BBQ, Pizza or Picnic Lunch
(mid-trip lunch breaks on the less busy days only, please). Then
back on the river you go for the grand finale of your trip –
Nantahala Wesser Falls. We shuttle you from the take-out back
to our Outpost (only minutes away) where your dry, warm clothes
await you. Trip time approximately 3 ½ hours. Our river
front location allows you or any member of your group to take
out at our outpost eliminating the "Falls". Some customers
enjoy this shorter ride giving you a trip time of approximately
2 hours.
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| RAFTS
– We offer a huge selection of different sized crafts with various
performance levels, 1 man to 9 man carrying capacity. |
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Traditional
Rafts: Also known as “Bucket Boats”, have
a carrying capacity of 5-6 people maximum. Your group does the
bailing of the water in these rafts, but a lot of groups find
that to be a fun part of the rafting experience.
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Self-Bailing
Rafts: These rafts have inflated floors that do the bailing
for you (no dumping after each rapid). They have a carrying capacity
of 2-8 people. An additional $2/person.
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Pumas
& Super Pumas: Some of our hottest handling self-bailing
rafts with streamlined shape for 2 to 6 rafters.
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Funyaks/Duckies:
1 or 2 man inflatable self-bailing kayaks. Hi-Performance models
also available! Really Responsive!
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Sit-on-top
Kayaks: Made of hard plastic, paddler sits on top instead
of down inside. A great and challenging introduction to kayaking.
We have Perception Torrents & Yahoos.
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Soar
Inflatable Canoes: 1 or 2 man inflatable self-bailing
canoes. Handles much like a traditional hard canoe.
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Lake
Canoes: 1, 2 or 3 man canoes for lake use only.
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| GUIDES
– By advance reservation at an additional $7 per person for
a guide assisted trip or $12 per person for a fully guided trip (minimum
$50 per guide). We offer privately guided NC Whitewater Rafting
trips. That means your guide is responsible for your group
ONLY. Our guides are First Aid and CPR certified with experience and
knowledge of the river, as well as meeting all U.S.F.S. requirements. |
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| WARM GEAR
– Quality Eddie Bauer Gortex & NRS paddling jackets ($5),
Farmer John wetsuits ($10), and high-top zippered neoprene booties
($5) are available for individual rental or all 3 for only
$12.50. Appeals to warm and cold-natured folks keeping them
warm & comfortable. |
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| MEALS
– Roper’s Real Pit BBQ offers priority service to Fast
Rivers customers when arranged through us in advance. Or bring your
own picnic to enjoy here beside the river before or after your NC
White Water Rafting trip. But don't forget the charcoal
if you wish to use one of our park-style grills! |
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| CHANGING ROOMS
& REST ROOMS – To accommodate you before and after
your NC Rafting trip. |
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| “ CUTE LITTLE
SOUVENIR SHOP” – Offering souvenir photos, T-shirts,
sweatshirts, hats, swim shorts, sunglasses, coffee mugs, koozies,
stickers, various souvenirs, water proof cameras, sunglass/eyeglass
holders, snacks, drinks, or any last minute items you may have forgotten.
Come & see the tree growing right in the middle of the store! |
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| NO
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS – No one appearing under the influence
is permitted on the river & NO REFUNDS |
Come & Enjoy
the Fun … Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting
1-800-GET-RAFT (438-7238)
Quality Service and Economical Pricing is our Specialty!
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