Rafting

We offer a limited variety of drinks and snacks for purchase at our rafting and zipline / e-bike outposts in Marshall and our canyoneering outpost in Asheville.We do not offer full food options at our Outposts.

We only offer Lunch Options for on-the-river activities; Half-Day Whitewater + Lunch, and Full Day Whitewater adventures, but we do not have lunch options at our Outposts. 

If you are going on multiple adventures with us, we encourage you to bring lunch with you to have in between trips. We have multiple porch and picnic areas for you to enjoy.

Our minimum age limit for whitewater rafting is 8 years old.

The rafts that we typically use on our guided river trips can fit as many as 7 guests plus 1 guide.

Possibly! There is a chance that you may fall out of the raft. But relax and enjoy the float. Your guide will get you back in the raft as quickly as possible. BUT, before you even begin your trip and touch the water, your Trip Leader will go through a safety talk on how to brace into the raft, and what to do if you should fall in the water.

REQUIRED:

• Shoes: You must wear shoes that won’t come off in the water (i.e. sandals with a strap on the back, water shoes, or old tennis shoes.)
• Clothes: Wear clothing appropriate for the weather. On warm days a swimsuit with shorts and a t-shirt / tank top may be enough. On colder days we suggest that you wear multiple layers, avoid cotton or denim, and we recommend wool or synthetic material (i.e. polyester, nylon, or dry-fit). 
• We can provide complimentary wet suits (please wear swimsuits underneath) and splash gear (rain jackets and/or pants) as needed at no extra charge.

A duckie is another name for an inflatable kayak. If you would like to paddle a duckie on one of our trips, please request one when you make your reservation. Availability cannot be guaranteed and is dependent on river levels. Prior paddling experience is preferred but not required. 

Like all outdoor adventure activities, whitewater rafting has inherent risk.  A safety orientation and demonstration will be given prior to your trip, with an opportunity to ask questions. You will be asked to read and sign a waiver prior to your trip. For everyone’s safety, we do not allow anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to go on any of our trips. No refunds will be made.

The French Broad River is a free-flowing river and water levels fluctuate depending on rainfall. This is beyond our control. If the river is much lower or higher than normal this can potentially affect the quality and safety of your trip, so we will modify the trip distance or location as necessary. Check current water levels. 

No. We have taken many children and adults down the French Broad River who do not know how to swim. Not only does French Broad Adventures provide top-notch safety equipment (life jacket and helmet), but our guides are all certified in CPR and first aid, and our Trip Leaders have advanced medical certifications as well as swift water rescue experience.