Whitewater Rafting

Pre-Trip Planning

Raft Trip Planning

How to Prepare for Your Rafting Trip

As an employee-owned company, NOC is committed to providing you with the highest quality, most enjoyable outdoor experience possible. This planning page intends to help you prepare for your upcoming white water rafting trip. Please share this information with everyone in your party and get ready for fun!

What to Bring/Wear

NOC Provdes the Following White Water Gear:
	- Paddle
	- Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
	- Helmet (not requred by the USFS on the Nantahala River)
	- Splash Jacket (and pants, where available)
	- Wetsuits (availability depends on which river you raft)
What You Should Wear Rafting:
	- Swim Trunks/Swimsuit
	- Water Shoes or Old Sneakers
	- T-shirt and Shorts
	- Sunscreen
	- Sunglasses with a Strap
For Spring and Fall trips:
	- Synthetic or Wool Sweater
	- Wool Socks
	- Knit Hat
Don't Forget to Bring:
	- A Change of Clothes and Shoes
	- Towels for Everyone
Give Every Driver in Your Group:
	- Directions to the Outpost
	- Check-in Time (arrive half an hour before trip time)
	- Reservation Name and Number
	- NOC's Phone Number (888-905-7238)
Leave Behind:
	- Jewelry and Watches
	- Electronics
	- Heavy Cotton Clothing like Jeans/Sweatshirts
	(these dry slowly and provide no warmth)
	- Pets
	- Flip Flops. Sandals MUST have a heel strap.

Forget something? Don't fret! From hats to t-shirts and snacks, our outpost stores carry essentials you may have forgotten for your trip.

NOC Rafting Photos

On every river trip, a professional NOC photographer captures all the white water rafting action. Unless you have a water-proof camera, leave it at home. You can view and purchase photos after your trip, on online by clicking here.

About Your Responsibilities

NOC makes every effort to run a quality trip, including instruction before and during each trip. It is your responsibility to follow these instructions. You will help paddle on any trip you choose, but some rivers require more strenuous participation. It is your responsibility to evaluate your level of fitness and to select a trip which is appropriate. Seek medical advice if you are pregnant, significantly overweight or in poor physical condition.

Driving Directions

Each river trip departs from its dedicated outpost. NOC DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING MAPQUEST/GOOGLE MAPS or even AAA TRIP TIX and NAVIGATION DEVICES. They are all prone to lead you on long drives, out of the way of your destination. Click the links below for our recommended driving directions to the:

Nantahala River Outpost
Ocoee River Outpost
Chattooga River Outpost
Pigeon River Outpost
French Broad River Outpost
Nolichucky River Outpost
Cheoah River Outpost
Rapid Transit Train Depot

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