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.
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Loved by locals
amplifying the collective voice of our vibrant outdoor community
Made By Mountains Stories
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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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Brent Nelson
Tentrax owner, Brent Nelson, explores his journey from Corporate Life to Camping Innovation.
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Laura Blythe
Cherokee Historical Association Program Director, EBCI tribal citizen, Cane Creek Cycling Components ambassador and 7 Moons MTB cofounder, Laura Blythe, explores Mountain Biking and Cultural Reawakening.
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