What to Know Before You Go Rafting, Kayaking or Climbing

Whitewater Rafting Trip

What to Wear: For an exhilarating whitewater rafting experience, make sure you’re dressed appropriately:

• Opt for river sandals, river shoes, or old tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (paired with a bathing suit and t-shirt).
• Avoid flip flops—they tend to disappear in the rapids!
• If you don’t have suitable footwear, don’t worry—we sell river shoes at our store.
• You won’t need extra clothing on the river; we provide sweaters and ponchos if you get chilly. Plus, there’s no changing area at the river.

What’s Included:

• Lunch and drinks are part of the package.
• Vegetarian? We’ve got you covered! Just let us know about any other special dietary needs.
• Suitable for ages 4 and up.
• No prior rafting experience required.

Trip Details:

• Arrive at our downtown Banner Elk store either at 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (depending on your chosen trip).
• Please avoid showing up early.
• The trip will return between 5:30 and 6:00 pm.
• Rain or shine, we’re ready to hit the rapids!
• Fun fact: The river temperature is 10 degrees warmer than Banner Elk, and it receives only half the rainfall.

Weather Check:

• If you’re curious about the weather, check Elizabethton, TN, between 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

Prepare for Your Whitewater Kayaking Trip

What to Wear: Prepare for an exciting kayaking adventure with these clothing tips:

• River sandals, river shoes, or old tennis shoes are ideal (paired with a bathing suit and t-shirt).
• Skip the flip flops—they tend to vanish in the water.
• Need footwear? We’ve got river shoes available at our store.
• No need for extra clothing; we provide sweaters and ponchos if you get chilly, and there’s no changing area at the river.

What’s Included:

• Lunch and drinks are part of the package.
• Vegetarian option available (please inform us of any other dietary needs).
• Suitable for ages 4 and up.
• No kayaking experience required.

Trip Details:

• Arrive at our downtown Banner Elk store either at 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (depending on your chosen trip).
• Early birds, please hold off!
• The trip will return between 5:30 and 6:00 pm.
• Rain or shine, we’re ready to paddle.
• Fun fact: The river temperature is 10 degrees warmer than Banner Elk, and it receives only half the rainfall.

Weather Check:

• If you’re curious about the weather, check Elizabethton, TN, between 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

How to Prep for Rock Climbing and Rappelling

What to Wear: Prepare for an exciting rock climbing lesson and guided adventure with these clothing tips:

• Wear loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes. We don’t recommend sandals or hiking boots.
• No experience is necessary.
• Lunch and drinks are included and there is a vegetarian option (you’re responsible for other special dietary needs).
• Ages 10 and up.
• Arrive at our store in downtown Banner Elk at 9:30 am (please don’t show up early).
• The trip returns between 4:00 and 4:30 pm.
• Trips go rain or shine.

We look forward to sharing your official fun day with the Edge of the World family and professional guide team!