WNC IS MADE BY MOUNTAINS
With unmatched natural assets and a community intimately engaged in the outdoors, Western North Carolina is the outdoor industry hub of the East. Step in for a closer look at places, people and companies that are Made by Mountains.
MADE X MTNS Pillars
Building Outdoor Communities
Building Outdoor Communities
Driving equitable outdoor economic & community development.
BuildGrowing Outdoor Businesses
Growing Outdoor Businesses
Connecting entrepreneurs to training, funding, mentors & peer networks.
GrowAmplifying Outdoor Culture
Amplifying Outdoor Culture
Creating a network of storytelling, collaboration & camaraderie.
Connecthelene recovery
the outdoor business alliance of wnc is raising funds to help outdoor brands suffering from the devastating impacts of helene.
Made By Mountains Stories
Great State of Wilkes Outdoor Economy
Wilkes County has a deep commitment to outdoor recreation and its outdoor economy. Collaboration and partnership are at the forefront of furthering initiatives to create healthy communities for residents and visitors.
Read Story Chestnut Mountain
Collaborative partnerships are at the core of outdoor recreation infrastructure at Chestnut Mountain in Canton, NC, and will power its resilience toward an exciting future.
Read Story Sav Sankaran
Sav Sankaran, Inclusion and Engagement Business Partner at Orvis, talks about bridging the gaps of identity, inclusion, & the outdoors
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