NOC Stories compiled by Payson Kennedy men Highly versatile

Highly versatile

Heel-capture system for added stability

Engineered with turbo ventilation

listing each trail's mileage and designated use

Few such Sherpa accounts have been written

NOC Stories compiled by Payson Kennedy men Highly versatilePayson Kennedy, Aurelia Kennedy, and Horace Holden founded the Nantahala Outdoor Center in 1972. Once a small rafting outfit on one river, the NOC has since grown to operate on five southeastern rivers, with three retail locations, and two restaurants. Follow along as Payson Kennedy recounts memorable and hilarious stories with staff and guests as the NOC grew into one of the best outdoor centers on earth. Payson still resides in the area, regularly