Green River Narrows Race (Saluda)

// March 16th, 2009 // Asheville Outdoor Events

If Mavericks in California is the most prestigious big wave surf competition in the world, then the Green River Narrows Race is the “Mavericks” for paddlers. Since 1996, this homegrown affair in the Saluda, NC area draws some of the best paddlers in the world to test their courage on a half mile of some serious Class V whitewater. The race takes place in the Green River Gorge on the first Saturday in November and takes about an hour to hike to the viewing spot. Parking is sketchy, dress warm, don’t expect plush accommodations, and do your research before heading to this event.

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