Trip Details
Season
Age
Minimum age is 8 for Whitewater Rafting and 16 for Off-Road E-Biking
Class Rapids
Duration Info
Required to Wear
Rafting: shoes that won’t come off in the water (i.e. sandals with a strap on the back, water shoes, or old tennis shoes).
Intensity
weight
Notes
We provide
E-Mountain Biking
- Mountain bike helmet for your protection.
- E-Mountain Bike (EMTB). We use M2S Bikes that are based in Asheville, NC. These bikes are equipped with a front suspension shock, and Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seatposts and the 4-inch wide tires absorb a good amount of the bumps we will experience.
- Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association (PMBIA) - Certified and Trained Mountain Bike Guides
Rafting
For Whitewater Trips:
- Raft gear
- PFD
- Helmet
- Paddle
- Raft
- Guide
- Splash gear (if requested)
- Beverages (water, lemonade)
- Snacks (nutrition bars, crackers)
For Calm Water Trips:
- Raft (minimum 4 people required)
- Single Duckie
- Splash gear (if needed)
Please Bring
E-Mountain Biking
- Shoes - Guests are required to wear close-toed shoes. No flip flops, sandals, crocs or any other shoe where the foot/toes are exposed.
- Wear comfortable clothes to spend several hours biking.
- Medication - Any medication that you may need immediate access to while on the trip (e.g., asthma inhaler, EpiPen, or diabetic glucose).
- Backpack or waist pack to carry belongings (debit card, credit card, phone, photo ID to show upon arrival).
- Jacket/Rain Gear. A light jacket or an extra layer in case of chillier morning air or Rain gear – just in case!
- Gloves for grip and hand protection.
- Water bottle/snack. Food and water will not be provided on the trip.
Rafting
If you forget these items we have many of them for sale in our store.
- Shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Strap for glasses
- Towel
- Change of dry clothing (for after the trip)
Do Not Bring
- Animals to the outpost, no exceptions.
- Valuables or anything else that you would mind having lost, wet, or broken.
- We will provide a secure place for you to store your keys while on the trip.
- Alcohol, as we will be accessing USFS property.
Participation Requirements
E-Mountain Biking
Physical Fitness
- No experience is necessary for riding an E-MTB but guests should be able to confidently ride a standard bike.
- Be able to comfortably walk and ride unassisted on uneven terrains such as trails, gravel, and dirt roads.
- Be able to comfortably control a bike at speed during the tour.
- Be able to stand and dismount the bike.
Health and Medical Conditions
- Be in good health and be prepared to physically participate in the tour. You cannot participate if you have an existing medical condition that could require urgent care (such as major heart problems or seizure disorders) or if you have a condition that could jeopardize your or another participant’s safety.
- We ask that you do not participate if you are pregnant, and recommend that if you have significant musculoskeletal problems – that you seek the advice of your physician before booking your trip.
- You cannot participate if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that could impair you in any way.
- If you may require any fast-acting medications such as an EpiPen, diabetic glucose, or an asthma inhaler please bring them on your trip and inform your guides.
Rafting
Physical Fitness
Participants should feel comfortable sitting for an extended time in the boat and be able to paddle and assist in their own rescue if possible.
Health and Medical Conditions
- You cannot participate if you have an existing medical condition that could require urgent care (such as major heart problems or seizure disorders) or if you have a condition that could jeopardize your or another participant’s safety.
- We also do not recommend that you participate in whitewater rafting if you are pregnant or have significant musculoskeletal problems – please seek the advice of your physician before booking your trip.
- Calm water rafting trips are suitable for pregnant persons.
- You cannot participate if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that could impair you in any way.
If you may require any fast-acting medications such as an EpiPen, diabetic glucose, or an asthma inhaler please bring them on your trip and inform your Guides.
Waiver
- You participate at your own risk.
- All guests are required to sign a waiver.
Go deep into the wilderness with our classic Half Day whitewater excursion and add on an Off-Road E-Bike adventure. These trips will take you onto one of the oldest rivers in the world, and into two National Forests.
Meeting Locations
Please refer to your confirmation email for your scheduled times and locations.
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Bringing a group to Asheville? French Broad Adventures caters to groups of all sizes.
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What They Say
View More TestimonialsBest rafting on the French Broad! Great guides, funny jokes, and a great lunch. Noah is a great guide!
The staff are exceptional. Participating in both the rafting and zip lining was an incredible experience. Great equipment, location, and views.
Spend the day yesterday with our group zip lining and rafting in the afternoon. Was a highlight of our trip up to Asheville. The guides, Thomas, Lee, and Shawn were fantastic. Definitely recommend and will book again the next time there.
We had an awesome experience rafting and ziplining with FBA. The guides were patient and safety conscious without sacrificing any fun!
If your group loves adventure you seriously need to go to French Broad Adventures! We did Ziplining in the morning (ask for Ariel and Becca), and then we went white water rafting (ask for Allie)! The guides were amazing and fun! Seriously super nice people! I can’t wait to visit again!
This was my 5th time rafting in North Carolina (first time with this specific rafting service, though), and I can say that our guide, Jim, was the best one I've had so far. Jim displayed an amazing level of skill and knowledge of white water. He was also very personable, and shared his knowledge of the region's history and biology. Jim was super positive and encouraging to everyone in the boat. I suspect the other guides are very professional as well. Seems to be a great rafting company overall.
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