APEs on the lower Nolichucky during Spring Fling! (a.k.a., Summer Kick-Off 2023). Photo by Patricia Johnson.

Come join your fellow APEs for Spring Fling! 

After a long winter, it's time to get back on the water!! Spring Fling is our annual kick-off event for the paddling season. 

Camping will be available at USA Raft Red Banks Beach Campground on Friday and Saturday nights (April 26th and 27th). Camping is $20/night. 

We'll meet Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. to discuss what's running and organize paddle trips for the day. All paddling levels are welcome! At night we'll gather around the fire and revel in the paddling stories of the day. Tall tales of gnar and glory are encouraged!

Please contact Brad Eldridge through Facebook Messenger or on our Discord server with questions, or if you'd like to reserve space in the APEs camping site. 

SYOTR!!