Snap Dragon Says "Yes" to Nantahala Open!

SNAP DRAGON DESIGN makes their products in a humble shop just outside of Seattle Washington. From patterning, cutting, sewing and taping they are a hands on company. Rich Wilson started the company in the early 1980’s in his basement, at a time when there was a lack of kayaking accessories to satisfy his own kayaking needs. Mr. Wilson still spends half his day at the sewing machine.
Snap Dragon’s name serves as a tribute to the play wave on the Wenatchee River. The area was a favorite for many Northwest kayakers (which high water washed away in 1992).

Snap Dragon is a tried and true product here at Endless River Adventures; from our retail store to our instruction guests to our instructors and guides since 1994.

Effort Back Again for the Nantahala Open

Rapid Transit is the collective effort of kayaking filmmakers bringing exciting and new videos to the web on a regular basis. We give our viewers the opportunity to see all our latest video content in the form of short films and energetic, music driven video clips.

Nice to have you back again Spencer!

Shred Ready on for the Nantahala Open!

Shred Ready is a small core company focused on the manufacture of protective gear for sports they participate in: whitewater kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, kiteboarding, and skateboarding. Shred Ready is more than a helmet company; it is a philosophy for everything they do here in their factory and warehouse (which used to be the local feed and seed store). It is about always being READY to have fun, progress and do things better than they have been done in the past.

It's nice to have you on board again Shred Ready!

Level Six Supports the 2009 Nantahala Open!

Level Six had its modest beginnings back in 1997 during an eight month surfing trip from Vancouver, British Columbia to San Jose, Costa Rica. Founders Stig & Tyler took some time to train, surf and paddle in the winter months in Costa Rica preparing for National Team Trials. While there, an idea to create a line of apparel for paddlers was born. Level Six believes the paddling world needs an identity of its own and that is what Level Six will continue to provide with innovative distinctive casual apparel and the best working gear on the market.

Thanks Level Six for joining in on the 2009 Nantahala Open!

Stohlquist supports the Nantahala Open!

From the early days in the late 70's when Stohlquist operated in close proximity to the Numbers section of the Arkansas river, the focus has been on making the best possible product. As one of the first companies designing gear for paddlers and one of the few original designers left, Stohlquist continues to lead with innovative products designed for the true water-lover.

Thanks Stohlquist for signing on to support the 2009 Nantahala Open!

Sponsors make the Nantahala Open!

One of the best attributes of the Nantahala Open event is the number of great prizes that end up in the hands of participants. We have made it a goal that every participant ends up going away a winner--with a tribute on the video, and a prize in hand. This could not happen without the generous support of our sponsors.

We will sing your praise!

5th Annual Nantahala Open

Endless River Adventures and Wave Sport Host
the Fifth Annual Nantahala Falls Open
With special dedication to Team River Runner

Endless River Adventures and Team Wave Sport, as well as a myriad of industry sponsors are pleased to announce the 5th annual Nantahala Open, to be held on the Nantahala River on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. This year the Nantahala Open will be dedicated to the Augusta Chapter of Team River Runner. A special raffle will be held with proceeds going to the chapter’s equipment fund.

The Nantahala Open has gained the reputation as a fun competition; open to all boaters no matter the experience or ability, consisting of categories for every skill level--and the prizes that go along with them! The competition takes place at Nantahala Falls from 10:00AM through 3:00PM. Following the competition there will be an after party and screening of the day’s footage at Endless River Adventures.

The Endless River team will be joined by members of Team Wave Sport. The group will coordinate the event from the launching pad at Nantahala Falls, with video cameras arranged to film event participants. Categories always include such events as Best Freestyle through the Falls, Best Top Hole Move, Most Creative Eddy Catching, Best Self-Rescue, Best Carnage, Cutest Run—and anything that comes to mind as the day unfolds! In addition, there will be industry-wide support for the event in terms of prizes. Industry sponsors make it possible to award great prizes for all categories. Everyone comes out of the Nantahala Open a winner!

GEAR SWAP. A gear swap area will be set up at the ERA outpost on the day of the Open. Participants and non-participants alike will be able to set up their gear and swap with, or sell to fellow paddlers.

April 25th will be here before you know it so start making plans now and help make the fifth annual Nantahala Open an event that reflects what we all do-- have fun on the river!