French Broad Adventures recently hosted American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Trainer Tom Burroughs, Director of Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators, to teach Instructor certifications courses in Whitewater Rafting-Paddle and Oar skills. The class involved studying and researching multiple learning styles, paddling and rowing body mechanics, ways to improve teaching students, and lots of on river […]
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FBA Leads the Way with ACCT Accreditation
We have big news! It is with great pride that we can now announce that French Broad Adventure’s zipline canopy tour is the first ever operation ACCREDITED BY THE ACCT! The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is an international trade association dedicated to standards, government relations, credentialing, and professional development for members of the […]
LaZoom and French Broad Adventures – Partners in Fun!
Just when you thought LaZoom and French Broad Adventures couldn’t get any more fun, we did! How? By joining our good time powers in a partnership. The LaZoom Room is now helping us book our tours, and we are basing our Saturday canyoneering trips out of their bar (and gorilla)! For the rest of the […]
French Broad Adventures Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award!
French Broad Adventures Recognized Among Best in the USA for Vacation Attractions Based on Outstanding 2019 Traveler Reviews! French Broad Adventures has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner! Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveler/diner […]
9 Reasons To Whitewater Raft in the Blue Ridge Mountains with French Broad Adventures
Whitewater rafting in the Asheville area is a blast! And there are lots of places to choose from when booking your adventure. So why choose French Broad Adventures over our competition? We’ll give you 9 reasons. 1. Proximity to Asheville We are the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville! Our outpost is only a 25-minute drive […]
Celebrating Birthdays by Canyoneering
Is there a better way to celebrate your birthday than going on an adventure? (No! The answer is no!) Recently, two amazing women celebrated their birthdays with us by going on a canyoneering trip. There was a lot of laughter as we slid down natural waterslides, hopped from boulder to boulder, explored canyons, and rappelled […]
How do I prepare for my Asheville Zipline Adventure?
You’re going ziplining in Asheville with French Broad Adventures! Awesome. We want to help you plan and prepare so you can have the adventure of a lifetime. What to wear? What to bring? When to show up? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Before you book your trip, please read and be sure you […]
Asheville Vacation – We’ve planned it for you!
Sometimes planning a vacation is more stressful than it should be. After all, you’re going on vacation to get away from stress! That’s why we’ve put together this guide for an Asheville vacation. Mix-n-match the following to create your perfect getaway BUT we recommend you leave one day flexible. So, if you’re planning a 5-day trip, leave […]
