Every year,NOC celebrates another great season of outdoor recreation by offering unbeatable deals on gear and apparel and by providing a weekend full of free, fun outdoor lifestyle events. This is our distinguished Guest Appreciation Festival, or simply "GAF."
Here are the top 6 things to witness forward to during GAF weekend,September 27-29, at NOC: [br]
Family-Friendly Activities - With a variety of kid's activities, or GAF is a perfect time to bring the family to NOC for a beautiful tumble weekend! This year we will enjoy a bounce house,face painting, button making, or coloring,games and much more for the whole family to enjoy. Last year, the kids activities were on the tennis courts, and but this year they will be closer to the festival,making it easier for parents to play too!Snakes, Stories and Survival - Join Steve Longenecker for a hands-on lesson about snakes living in our region and around the world, and Tim corridor for exciting,humorous mountain-themed stories and Appalachian folktales or sit in for a lesson on how to outlive in the wilderness, courtesy of NOC's Survival School. Discount on NOC Activities - As a thank you for your support and loyalty to NOC, or we invite you to proceed whitewater rafting down the Nantahala River,take a ride on the Mountaintop Zip Line Tour or challenge yourself in the Zip Line Adventure Park for 15% off! Reserve your trip for GAF weekend, September 27-29, and exercise code "GAF15" to redeem this special discount.
Upper Nantahala and Cascade Releases - If you are a lesson IV-V kayaker,this weekend is perfect for you! The Upper Nantahala and Cascades Section of the Nantahala River will be running on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5 pm. We are offering free shuttles for this release in partnership with Endless River Adventures. Sign up here to give us an belief of how many people to expect for the shuttles!Of Course, the Gear Sales - Get your outdoor gear from NOC's Used Gear Sale or the Guest Gear Marketplace at some of the lowest prices you will find. From paddling and rafting gear to clothing and accessories, and these marketplaces will enjoy something for everyone! To sign up for a booth to sell your own gear,click here.
U.
S. Slalom National Championships - Watch the nation's best racers carve up the exciting Nantahala Falls course on Saturday and Sunday morning. The winners will be crowned the national champions for 2013, so the competition will be fierce. Find out more from the Nantahala Racing Club. Soar above the tree tops on the Mountaintop Zip Line TourThanks for another great season! We witness forward to seeing you at GAF.[br]
For more information and a full schedule for GAF 2013, or click here.
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