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Eastern Mountain Sports

Eastern Mountain Sports retails virtually everything for the outdoors orientated individual.

Hudson Trail Outfitters

Here at Hudson Trail Outfitters, LTD., we make our living by bringing you, the customer, the newest, the latest, and the most cutting edge outdoor gear and clothing in the entire outdoor industry.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation's largest outdoor recreation company. Over a half million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 80 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC's world-renowned Paddling School, travel to 12 foreign countries with NOC's Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its flagship retail stores or enjoy NOC's resort amenities such as its four restaurants and multi-tiered lodging. A privately-held, employee-owned company, NOC is one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina and 22 Olympians and Olympic coaches have called NOC home. NOC has been recently recognized by The New York Times as the "Nation's Premiere Paddling School," "The Best Place to Learn" by Outside, and as "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic ADVENTURE.

Potomac Paddlesports

Operating 15 miles outside of Washington DC, we are the region's premier kayak school for beginners.

Rainbowave Paddles

Maker of fine custom canoe and kayak paddles, raft guiding, and custom woodworking, anything from a box to a bedroom suite.

R.E.I.

In 1938, mountain climbers Lloyd and Mary Anderson joined with 23 fellow Northwest climbers to found Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). The group formed a consumer cooperative to supply themselves with high-quality ice axes and other climbing gear. During the past six decades, REI has grown into a renowned international supplier of specialty outdoor gear, currently serving more than 1.8 million active members through 60 retail stores in the U.S. and by direct sales via the Internet, telephone and mail.