Mountain climbing
Jump in a harness at ClimbMax Climbing Center and try scaling the indoor or outdoor climbing walls. For those looking for a more intense experience, ClimbMax Mountain Guides also offer guided half-day, full-day and overnight mountain climbing adventures.
Ballooning
Soar into the mountains and experience the pure joy of floating above the earth at an altitude up to 2000 feet.
A one -hour long hot air balloon ride over the lush vistas is a refreshing, spiritual experience.
Geocaching
Go on a high-tech scavenger hunt. For the outdoor enthusiast with technical savvy, Asheville’s natural and urban environment hosts some top – and quirky – geocaching sites, from those taking you on a tour of area metal art to one introducing you to some of Asheville’s one-of-a-kind shops and attractions.
Fly fishing
With streams and rivers offering some of the best fishing in the state, go to Asheville Drifters for guided fly-fishing trips. And if you don’t know a fly from a hook – or if you want to perfect your cast – the fly-fishing school offers half-day or full-day lessons.
Whitewater rafting
Travel just 30 miles outside Asheville to find French Broad Rafting Expeditions, where you’ll be twirled, sprayed, jostled and thrilled on your own whitewater adventure, be it a 5-mile, 9-mile or calm-water trip.
Riding a Bike
Jump on your bike with Black Bear Adventures to see some of the most breathtaking vistas and overlooks in the country. Half-day tours are available, as are multiple-day tours that even include gourmet meals along the way.
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