Alpine Ski Center, with locations in Banner Elk and Beech Mountain, has been there for over twenty years, servicing your skiing and sporting needs year-round. They boast 25 different ski packages, customized to the individual's needs.Visit our website www.alpineskicenter.com.

Located in Todd, Appalachian Adventures offers affordable family fun along the headwaters of the New River in Ashe County. Canoeing, kayaking and river tubing adventures are designed for the whole family, from 5 to 75 years young, with trips ranging from one hour in duration to all day long. For those who would like a slower, more relaxed pace, the river tubing adventure affords you and your family the perfect opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the New River. For more information, call 336-877-8800.

Beech Meadows Ski Shop is right next to the slopes for easy access and ski equipment service. Stop by for mid-week, three days or Monday-Friday special rental rates. 828-387-4777.

Discover maps of all kinds plus other resources for exploring your world: globes, atlases, and travel guidebooks to nature guides, compasses, altimeters, and GPS units. You're sure to find something unexpected and interesting. For more information, call 828-264-5400 or 800-810-MAPS.

Boone Bike & Touring, the area's bike shop, has a friendly staff on hand to meet all of your cycling needs - be it road, mountain, rentals or just cruising, they've got you covered. 828-262-5750.

Snowboard sales and rentals, featuring Burton, Forum, Ride, Morrow, Salomon, GNU, Lib Tech, Santa Cruz and more! Largest selection east of Lebanon. Ski rentals featuring K2. Located in downtown Banner Elk, only 3 miles from Sugar and Beech Mtns. For more information call 800-789-EDGE (3343).

Farmers Ski Shop and Farmers Backside have been providing quality equipment and clothing for getting totally sick on the hill in a foot of fresh for years. Be it a tune for your skis you need or a new skateboard setup, Farmers has you covered. Come by the Backside and check out the fashion or shop the ski shop's annual 4th of July sale. It's the joint. 828-264-4565.

The High Country's Snowboard Specialists. For the best in clothing, equipment, rentals, and service come to Fatty's. Located at the base of Sugar Mountain in Banner Elk. 828-898-5055.

Footsloggers is the area's premier travel and outdoor outfitters for 30 years. Carrying quality clothing, boots, outerwear, tents, sleeping bags, climbing gear and much more! Locations in Boone and Blowing Rock. Blaze a new trail, Footsloggers let the adventures begin! Also, check out our new Paddle Shop. www.footsloggers.com

FFCO is the NC High Country's exclusive "Full Line" Orvis Dealer and Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter. We offer local guided trips, float trips, fly tying classes, and an extensive selection of gear and men's and ladies clothing from Orvis, ExOfficio, Filson, Sportiff, and Barbour. Stop by and visit 9400 NC Hwy. 105 Foscoe NC 28604 (828-963-6556)

High Mountain Expeditions offers white water rafting on the Chattooga, New, Pigeon, Nantahala, Gauley, Nolichucky, and French Broad Rivers. Whitewater rafting trips in North Carolina (NC), West Virginia (WV) and Tennessee (TN).
Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, High Mountain Expeditions offers outdoor activities for every member of your group or family.
Visit our website at www.highmountainexpeditions.com

Grandfather Trout Farm offers you and your family the opportunity to fish for trout without the hassle involved in fishing on a river or stream.
They supply the gear, including rod and reels, bait and towels, ice and bags, for no extra charge and you only pay for what you actually catch. The ponds come complete with a sandy beach, miniature golf, and a gem mine. Grandfather Trout Pond's newest addition is the Follow Your Bliss retail gem and jewelry shop, which cuts and sets stones. For more information, call 828-963-5098.
Visit our website at www.grandfathertroutfarm.com.

At the Lakeshore Resort & Marina, a full-service facility in nearby Hampton, Tennessee, you can rent fishing boats, pontoons, ski boats, and ski equipment for a reasonable price and take advantage of all that Watauga Lake has to offer. For more information, call 423-926-8090.

Magic Cycles, "Boone's Alternative Bike Shop" will offer the best in mountain bikes, road bikes, BMX, trail bikes and guided tours. Drop by for the friendliest professional service in town.
Visit us at www.magiccycles.com.

Once known for selling everything from "cradles to casket" this National Historic Landmark still carries nearly everything else you'd need for life in the 19th century and most of this one. The Original Mast Store, established in 1883, is situated along the Highway 194 Scenic Byway in Historic Valle Crucis,  828-963-6511. Also visit Mast's Old Boone Mercantile (c. 1913), a turn of the century mercantile and outfitters located in Historic Downtown Boone, 828-262-0000.
Visit our website at www.mastgeneralstore.com

A well-maintained 18-hole public course in a beautiful setting with reasonable rates as well as spectacular views, Mountain Aire has become known as a user- friendly destination with likable greens.

Mountaineer Golf Center offers individual and group instruction from National Award Winning P.G.A. Professional at Full-sized Driving Range with Multi-level Tees, Full-line Golf Shop, Sand Trap and Chipping Green on Hwy 105 Extension. For more information contact us at 828-264-6830.

The oldest, most experienced, and most complete outfitter on the New River in North Carolina. They use only the best equipment and strive to give prompt, courteous service to give you the most enjoyment. For more information, call 336-982-9192 or 800-982-9190.

The NC Conservation Network is a collaborative effort of hundreds of concerned citizens as well as dozens of conservation, environmental justice, and community groups. NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment. Our vision: a North Carolina committed to improving and protecting the state's vast natural resources; fostering environmental justice; and ensuring healthy, sustainable communities with a high quality of life. Email us at info@ncconservationnetwork.org or visit our website at www.ncconservationnetwork.org/.

Located in Piney Creek, North Carolina, this outfitter provides tours on the historic, gentle New River (Class I-II). For family-oriented fun, call 336-359-CAMP (2267).

Featuring one of the premiere golf courses in the area, Roan Valley is famous for its challenging championship caliber golf course. Work your way through our championship course - 6,736 yards of pure pleasure. Join us for great golfing!

We've got all your clothing needs: parkas, pants, sweaters and a full department of kids clothes. Full-service ski rental shop, the latest in ski fashions, and great deals on state-of-the-art ski equipment. Across form the entrance to Sugar Mountain in Banner Elk. 828-898-9786 or 800-528-3874.

Conveniently located across from Hardee's in Banner Elk, we offer the latest in men's, ladies', and children's ski and snowboard rental equipment. Featuring all new Nordica shaped skis with Marker bindings, 2002 K2 boards with Clicker step-in bindings, Nordica Skiboards, and many accessories for your needs on the slopes. 828-898-4199.

Wahoo's Adventures, featuring two locations -- one on highway 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock and the second in Banner Elk, offers all levels of rafting, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as biking and tubing tours. Wahoo's now offers a base camp on the New River with tours ranging from one hour to several days in canoes, kayaks, and innertubes and overnight camping on the river bank. Additional whitewater rafting rivers offered include the Nolichucky, Pigeon, Ocoee, and Watauga, as well as Wilson Creek expeditions. For more information, call 828-262-5774 or 800-444-RAFT.

Let us introduce you to the freedom of the RV lifestyle. At Wray's you will find a wide variety of new and used Campers, Motor Homes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels. We can help you "GET READY FOR CAMPING!"

Zaloo's Canoes Located in Ashe County, Zaloo's is only 30 minutes from Boone or Wilkesboro, and specializes in "canoe camping". Tours are conducted exclusively on the New River (Class I-II) and last from any number of hours to six-day trips. Custom-made, two-person innertubes are on-hand to accommodate families with young children and a unique camping area, known as Zaloo's Outpost, literally offers something off the beaten track. Zaloo's Outpost allows up to 75 people in one group to tour the river and camp overnight directly on the river's bank, providing rustic tent sites and a bathhouse with hot water. For more information, call 800-535-4027 or 336-246-3066.