We’re starting a new series on the people who work for us at French Broad Rafting, and we thought you’d like to know about one of our trip leaders, 24 year old Marti King, who is one of a handful of female guides on the French Broad River.  Naturally  we are biased, but we think she is easily one of the best.

Marti is from Edgemore, South Carolina, and she got into rafting six years ago at the suggestion of her older brother.  Two years ago, she spent 24 days on the Rio Grande River, and even though she had never camped much before that (or spent that much time on the river all at once)  the 211 mile adventure was one of the more memorable events of  her life. 

In addition to being a raft guide and trip leader, Marti adopted a handful of an abandoned dog a little over a year ago.  Woo appears to be part Ridgeback, part hound dog and all boundless energy.   She’s a seasoned rafter as well, and probably loves boating more than Marti does!!!!  Although Marti gives a better trip speech than Woo does.  Woo just slobbers…..

Sue and Michael at Pillow Rock Rapid

Sue lives in Lancaster California and flies out to North Carolina to work with us for the months of July and August.  She has been a member of the French Broad Rafting Family since 2003.  Sue is a teacher’s assistant at Palm Tree Elementary School the rest of the year.  When asked why she flies all the way from the West Coast to work with us Sue says ”I love the family bond that we have here at French Broad Rafting.  I miss all of them over the winter months and can’t wait to come back every summer”.  Sue will be leaving in a few days and she will be missed.

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We had a great day on the river with Troop 86 from Brentwood Tennessee.  They had the best time on the river.  Half of the group went in the inflatable kayaks (duckies) and the other half in rafts.  The Scouts and Leaders handled the duckies like pros.  At the covered pavilion Troop 86 devoured the hamburgers and hot dogs that we had for lunch.  Not a piece of food was left uneaten. It was a beautiful day on the river with a great group people. Hope to have the chance to paddle with them next year.

NC Whitewater Rafting, Asheville, North Carolina  Go whitewater (white water) rafting near Asheville, North Carolina (NC) on the French Broad River
French Broad Rafting Expeditions is the closest whitewater rafting  to Asheville, NC (only 24 miles) to our Marshall Outpost.
Make your whitewater rafting reservation today on Asheville, Hot Springs, North Carolina’s French Broad River, the closest whitewater rafting.