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Things to Know Before You Go

TRIP TIPS

Whitewater Rafting Tips for Your Trip

  • Wear river sandals, river shoes or old tennis shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting wet in (bathing suit and t-shirt).
  • Don’t wear flip flops because they will get lost.
  • We sell river shoes at our store if you don’t have anything for your feet.
  • Don’t need extra clothing on the river, we provide sweaters and ponchos if you get chilly and there is no place to change at the river.
  • Lunch and drinks are included and there is a vegetarian option (you’re responsible for other special dietary needs).
  • Ages 4 and up.
  • No experience is necessary.
  • Arrive at our store in downtown Banner Elk at either 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (depending on which trip you’re on) and please don’t show up early.
  • The trip will return between 5:30 and 6:00 pm.
  • Trips go rain or shine.
  • The temperature at the river is 10 degrees warmer than Banner Elk and receives half the amount of rainfall.
  • If checking the weather, check for Elizabethton, TN and between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Whitewater Kayaking Trip Tips

  • Wear river sandals, river shoes or old tennis shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting wet in (bathing suit and t-shirt).
  • Don’t wear flip flops because they will get lost.
  • We sell river shoes at our store if you don’t have anything for your feet.
  • Don’t need extra clothing on the river, we provide sweaters and ponchos if you get chilly and there is no place to change at the river.
  • Lunch and drinks are included and there is a vegetarian option (you’re responsible for other special dietary needs).
  • Ages 12 and up.
  • If your group is also signed up for our rafting trip, make sure you’re not signed up for both rafting and kayaking.
  • No experience necessary.
  • Arrive at our store in downtown Banner Elk at either 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (depending on which trip you’re on) and please don’t show up early.
  • The trip will return between 5:30 and 6:00 pm.
  • Trips go rain or shine.
  • The temperature at the river is 10 degrees warmer than Banner Elk and receives half the amount of rainfall.
  • If checking the weather, check for Elizabethton, TN and between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Rock Climbing and Rappelling Tips

  • Wear loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes. We don’t recommend sandals or hiking boots.
  • No experience necessary.
  • Lunch and drinks are included and there is a vegetarian option (you’re responsible for other special dietary needs).
  • Ages 10 and up.
  • Must be at least 100 lbs to go on this trip.
  • Arrive at our store in downtown Banner Elk at 9:30 am (please don’t show up early).
  • The trip will return between 4:00 and 4:30 pm.
  • Trips go rain or shine.
  • So far this season, we’ve had great weather.