Buncombe County Businesses:

Craft Beverage producer, proud to use organic roots & fruits to create a healthier, more flavorful non-alcoholic experience for everyone... read more

Challenging people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the power of adventure.

Catalyst Sports provides access to adventure for people with physical disabilities within a supportive and inclusive community.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the primary fundraiser and steward of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Established in 1923, CMC is the oldest and largest hiking and trail maintenance organization in the Southeastern United States. As a member-run volunteer... read more

PyreLogs™ are the first reusable campfire bases that prevent collapse & cold coals.

Industry Nine makes precision cycling components for mountain, road and gravel bikes. Handmade in Asheville, NC, USA.

A performance physical therapy & wellness practice serving outdoor enthusiasts in Black Mountain & Asheville

American Backcountry merges test-of-time Outdoor Graphics with top quality Moisture Wicking Apparel and trend-forward printing technologies. Their destination graphics touch... read more

Asheville, NC-based Arca Works has a mission to provide high-quality, innovative, and durable paddles using lightweight and high strength materials that enhance... read more

Based out of Black Mountain, NC, Tentrax is a family owned company whose vision is for people to “explore simply.” They build... read more

Combining a passion for outdoor recreation and cartography, Pisgah Map Company began in 2009 with the Pisgah Ranger District map, and they’ve... read more

The mission of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland,... read more

No Taste Like Home is a twenty-seven year-old foraging education company — the largest, to our knowledge, in the world.... read more

Test the latest outdoor gear and shop NOC’S LEED-certified flagship retail stores.

Since 1999, Take A Hike Mountain Outfitters has served hikers and campers visiting the Black Mountains. The store lies at... read more

The REI store in Asheville, North Carolina, is a popular outdoor retailer offering a wide range of gear and equipment... read more

Black Dome is Asheville’s original full-service outdoor outfitter. Carrying all major brands, plus many lesser known and local suppliers. Always... read more

Mast General Store is a one-stop shop for 600+ brands. Unique & Hard-to-Find Gifts, Artisan Goods, Outdoor Gear, Knives, Clothing,... read more

Support Second Gear’s Recovery After Helene! Second Gear began in West Asheville, and has been the local neighborhood consignment gear... read more

Blue Ridge Hiking Company’s mission is to make the wilderness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.  We believe the trail is... read more

Carolina Climbers Coalition is a 501c3 organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and expanding climbing access in the Carolinas since 1995.

BRAVO (Blue Ridge Adventures ~ Vision Optional) provides educational and enrichment opportunities for youth with blindness and low vision, with... read more

MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge. MountainTrue envisions thriving communities in our... read more

Pisgah Area SORBA is dedicated to preserving mountain biking opportunities by maintaining and improving trail systems in the Pisgah Ranger... read more

SimpleShot is devoted to bringing the art of slingshot shooting to everyone. At SimpleShot, our values don’t just reflect who... read more

Blue Ridge Chair Works handcrafts high-quality, portable wood furniture in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Established in 2000 by... read more

This is the Wrong Way. An unconventional cabin campground located in bohemian West Asheville at the intersection of urban and... read more

Get ready to see the world in a new and different way. Hidden in the secluded wilderness of Moody Cove... read more

Born in Asheville, NC, Hellbender Paddleboards was created out of a sheer love of paddle boarding from whitewater mountain streams to paddle... read more

You’re definitely wondering – What is riverboarding? Imagine ocean bodyboarding meets whitewater, but on a beefier board and with gear... read more

Food For Adventures focuses on providing a variety of services to the outdoor industry such as Personal Chef & Catering,... read more

Manufactured in Woodfin, NC, Rockgeist Bikepack USA is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of bicycle travel with custom bike packing gear designed... read more

Born in Asheville, NC, ENO provides a collection of original parachute hammocks and accessories that incorporate the element of portable comfort.... read more

Experience Asheville like a native with Asheville Adventure Company. Minutes from Downtown Asheville. Book a Tour or Adventure today. Affordable... read more

Trekroll is a bedroll-style sleeping bag with fitted air bed that packs up in a weather-proof duffel. Grab & go,... read more

Asheville Wellness Tours provides unique private group experiences that connect you more deeply to Asheville…and each other! Yoga Hikes, Forest... read more

Based in Black Mountain, NC, Pirani is the home of  the sustainable and stackable party cup, built with vacuum insulated tech that’s... read more

Originating in Asheville, NC, Astral shoes, sandals, and life jackets are inspired by nature and created in the least toxic, lowest impact... read more

Woodfin, NC-based Watershed Drybags was founded in 1995 with a singular mission: build waterproof bags in the USA that adventurers... read more