HellBendersup

08/15/2023

Now that is talent!!🤙🦊

08/11/2023

While out exploring Great Smoky Mountain National Park, you've likely seen a rock cairn or two. The term rock cairn comes from the Gaelic term meaning "heaps of stones". These stacks of balanced rocks have been used as an important navigational tool throughout history. However, it is important to be aware of the downsides of building them inside our park.

Building rock cairns disturbs the natural habitat of the park wildlife including salamanders and fish that nest underneath the rocks. It can also dislodge plants and soil growing there giving way to erosion that may wash away these delicate habitats.

Do your part to help us protect these habitats by not moving or stacking rocks.

Find out more here: https://friendsofthesmokies.org/blog/dont-move-rocks/

05/17/2023

So much fun with such a great group of people!! Get your team together for river b***y!!

2 Weeks til Race Day!

05/17/2023

Who’s gonna be the biggest pirate!!!

05/13/2023

Such incredible creatures!

We had a visitor stop by the photo deck.
A Hellbender or Mudpuppy.

05/05/2023

Get in Gear Fest is only 2 days away! This Saturday The Outpost is hosting a FREE outdoor gear event with vendors including Fifth Element Camping, ENO, HellBendersup, Blue Ridge Chair Works, and tons more. Come out from 12-5 for local food, beverages, and fun activities for the whole family. Weather on Saturday is looking great so far!

🚴‍♀️ Limited on-site parking so ride your bike if you've got one! Valet bike parking will be provided by Asheville on Bikes 🚴

More details, including a full list of vendors: https://www.outdoorgearbuilders.com/events/get-in-gear-fest/

04/15/2023

04/15/2023

This weekend at USA Raft Adventure Resort

04/15/2023

A happy Noli Fest to all and to all a good night! 🎶 Silent disco time on deck!

10/06/2022

Come spend the day on the river! Onewheel race and an amazing music line up!! See you Saturday!

10/03/2022

WNC-based Outdoor adventure publishing company, Adventure Nerds, and Asheville-based inflatable paddleboard manufacturer, HellBendersup recently announced a new guidebook for paddling adventures in North Carolina. "Lake James Paddling Adventure Guide Notes" is a 31-page interactive guidebook that contains hyper-specific information about planning an overnight paddling adventure and the natural and cultural history of Lake James.

The two companies met during the 3rd Cohort of Mountain BizWorks Waypoint Accelerator program, and started a conversation about working together to help people spend more time on the water.

The book features dynamic photographs of Hellbender paddleboards in action and celebrates a collaboration of two brands, exploring the amazing paddling opportunities in North Carolina and reaching new audiences with the tools to get outside more.

Read more of this mini-story, as Adventure Nerds Founder, Nate Trappe, shares his journey through the Waypoint Accelerator program, and how it inspired him to collaborate with Hellbender Paddleboards to create a tool that reflects their common passion for paddling in Western North Carolina and desire to help more people get on the water.

https://madexmtns.com/story/adventure-nerds-hellbender-paddleboards/

08/02/2022

08/02/2022

The Hellbender Santa Rosa, Fishing board levels above the others!!

07/05/2022

HellBender Boards are super durable!! We don’t recommend this, but we have to test it!😂

07/05/2022

“Hellbender” - from Billy Strings newest album Renewal, available everywhere now! Listen to the song and download the album here: https://found.ee/StringsRen...

06/30/2022

Well we’ve done it!! HellBender Fishing board!! The Santa Rosa has landed and we are so excited to add this incredible design to our fleet. Keep your eye out for the arrival to your local dealers soon!

06/25/2022