"People often ask, what's the best way to experience outdoor adventure? My advice is: If you're going to go -- go with a guide."

COMING APRIL 2026!

The Outdoor Business Alliance of WNC is proud to present: “Go with a Guide,” an exciting campaign launching in April, 2026 that spotlights WNC’s guided outdoor experiences while supporting the region’s post-Helene recovery — because the region is greening up for the outdoor seasons, our trails and towns are open for business, our rivers are running, and you showing up is the most direct way to be a part of our comeback.

Go With a Guide connects guests and locals to Western North Carolina’s guided outdoor adventures. From waterfall hikes and mountain biking to fly fishing, climbing, kayaking, rafting, adaptive trails and more — local outfitters and guides across the Blue Ridge Mountains are ready to make your WNC outdoor experience unforgettable.

Going with a Guide means:

  • A joyful and more personalized experience — less stress, less planning, more living!
  • A deeper local connection — stories, places, and insider knowledge you can’t Google
  • Responsible exploration — protecting your favorite places and being a steward of the land by making it better

Thank you:

    These mountains make us industry leaders, thinkers, builders, growers, dreamers, makers, athletes and caretakers. How will these mountains make you?

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