Outdoor Business Alliance

Adventure is for everyone.

WNC's guiding community includes outfitters specializing in accessible trails, adaptive climbs, and outdoor adventures built for every body and every ability.

The mountains have always been for everyone, and guides are ready to gear you up!

Find adaptive guided experiences across Western North Carolina → link in comments.

Join us for a networking social next Thursday, August 13, at Beacon Park WNC in Swannanoa!

This event offers a special preview of Beacon Bike Park and Beacon Park, opening this fall. The park will feature community green spaces, a walking track, playground, pavilions, a world-class bike park, bouldering walls and an event lawn.

Bring your bike and be one of the first to ride the pump track and trails!

Meet the co-host: Catalyst Sports - Asheville is a WNC-based nonprofit that provides people with physical disabilities access to outdoor adventures within a supportive and inclusive community.

RSVP at the link in the comments.

Made in WNC 👏 featuring 🥁 Shelby Treichler, left, of Cactus to Pine Goods, and April Bolet of Run2Run Gear!

Congratulations to these two members on their feature in the latest edition of WNC Business.

"Western North Carolina has long served as a testing ground for outdoor gear. Between the region’s trail systems, rivers, climbing areas, and deep culture of recreation, companies move here because they can test their products in their backyard: the mountains. Major brands like ENO, Cane Creek Cycling Components, and Legacy Paddlesports have helped establish Western North Carolina as a hub for outdoor industry innovation, but the region also supports a growing ecosystem of smaller makers creating highly specialized products."

Continue reading at the link in the comments.

For more than 15 years, Blue Ridge Hiking Company has been helping people discover the beauty of the Southern Appalachians, one trail at a time. What began as a guided hiking company has grown into a trusted resource for outdoor adventures, offering guided day hikes, overnight backpacking trips, Wilderness First Aid courses, gear rentals, shuttle services and The Bunkhouse in Hot Springs.

In this Member Spotlight, we talk with Lindsey Barr about the journey from manager to owner, what makes Blue Ridge Hiking Company unique, and how community, stewardship and a passion for connecting people with nature continue to shape the company’s future.

Link in comments.

Let us take you out to the ball game! ⚾️🧢

Join us for a family-friendly Hickory Crawdads Baseball Club baseball game and networking event on Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m. at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, N.C.

During a pre-game meeting, the OBA will share its exciting plans to launch a chapter in the Hickory region. Be part of the conversation!

Many thanks to the City of Hickory, NC - Government and the Hickory Crawdads for co-sponsoring this event.

RSVP at the link in the comments.

An evening of connection and community with Visit Smokies at Endless River Adventures!

It was a pleasure meeting so many great folks and businesses and learning more about the experiences offered throughout the Nantahala Gorge. 🚣 Thanks to all who came out!

Local outfitters may not have the biggest ad budgets — but they’ll tell you what Google won’t.

Guides have all the heart, the history, and the best stories. They’re the locals who know these mountains and rivers the best — experts, stewards, storytellers and neighbors who know where you’ll find a big day outside and pair it with the best beer and meal you’ve ever tasted because you earned it.

Find your guide —-> gowithaguidenc.com