True Stories of Outdoor Adventure and InspirationAll fans of whitewater sports have been impacted by the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in one way or another. In 1972, the NOC was the outgrowth of an idea that friends working together to pursue their outdoor passions could change lives for the better. Today, the center is a seminal Southeastern paddling hub.Compiled by Payson Kennedy and edited by Greg Hlavaty, NOC Stories is a collection of 62 ent...

This ebook bundle brings together five compelling works of outdoor nonfiction about long-distance trails, whitewater adventure, remarkable people, and the determination to keep moving forward.The collection includes:Just Passin’ Thru—Meet thru-hikers and unforgettable characters in 20 true stories from an Appalachian Trail mountain store.NOC Stories—Explore the first 25 years of the Nantahala Outdoor Center through 62 enter...