If you’re considering making a year-end, tax deductible donation to a worthy cause, look no further than Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County. Navitat Canopy Adventures is proud to partner with this wonderful organization to support their work with at-risk youth and families in the Asheville area.
Children First/CIS of Buncombe County serves economically disadvantaged children, youth and their families through literacy and mentoring programs, parenting classes, safe-haven after-school learning centers, a food pantry and community garden.
“All of the children who we work with are living in poverty, and this is a great chance to provide them with a new opportunity and allow them to have fun and just be kids,” said Allison Jordan, Executive Director of Children First/CIS. “It is exciting to work with a company that truly cares about the community it is in.”
Through the partnership, Navitat is providing at no cost their zip line canopy tours to Children First/CIS, which will provide opportunities to low-income children that they would not otherwise have. In addition, the tours will be used for team building and professional development among staff and volunteers.
“We are proud to support Children First/Communities In Schools and the very important work they do with children to help them be successful in school and in life,” said Ken Stamps, CEO and Managing Partner of Navitat. “As a company, we are committed to partnering with organizations that are making a difference in our community.”
To kick off the partnership, community members who make a donation to Children First/CIS by Dec. 30 are entered into a drawing for two free passes to experience Navitat’s zip line canopy tour during the 2012 season. Visit www.childrenfirstbc.org or call (828) 259-9717 to donate.
Did you know? Navitat Canopy Adventures partners with Eliada Homes to bring high risk youth, their families, and mentors to the trees. So far this year, we have welcomed 280 Eliada youth, their families, and staff on our tour at no charge.
Through the challenge of doing something new and experiencing nature in a totally new way, Navitat is providing a dynamic learning experience and effecting positive change in the lives of Eliada youth. We are so proud of this partnership! Click on the image below to watch a great story about Navitat’s relationship with Eliada and our commitment to never stop learning.
Ziplining through the trees at Navitat Canopy Adventures is a great way to experience Southern Appalachia’s spectacular fall color show each year. Navitat offers a unique perspective of the fall leaves — and because our tree-based adventure combines both a thrilling and educational nature experience, fall is one of our most popular tour seasons!
Throughout the year, tours book up fast… but that’s especially true during the month of October. Check out our new Fall Video to get a glimpse of zipping at Navitat in the fall, and then plan your adventure today!
Navitat Asheville – Fall in the Mountains from Navitat Canopy Adventures on Vimeo.
Weekends are a busy time at Navitat Canopy Adventures, and we want to make sure road warriors can make it to us safely and on time!
We’ve recently learned that a section of I-240 will be closed on weekends from July 8 through August 15. The closure begins each Friday evening at 6:30pm with work continuing through Monday morning at 7:00am.
Click here for complete information including a road map and detour information.
Navitat Asheville is excited to announce that East Tennessee residents now receive a 15% discount on Wednesday tours!
Here’s a snippet from the latest press release:
NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES, a world-class zip line canopy tour near Asheville, N.C., is offering a special tour price discount to residents of East Tennessee.
Throughout the season, residents of the 33 easternmost counties in Tennessee who book Wednesday tours receive a 15-percent discount on the regular tour price. An ID showing proof of residency is required.
“We’re excited to be able to offer this special discount to our neighbors in East Tennessee,” said Abby Burt, Marketing Manager of NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES. “We invite them to come join us for our exhilarating and educational canopy tour – whether they’re doing a quick day trip to the Asheville area, or spending a longer time exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.”
NAVITAT specializes in high-adventure zip line canopy tours, with a heavy focus on educating guests about the natural environment, history and culture of the surrounding area. The tour showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of a 242-acre serene mountain cove, located just 20 minutes north of downtown Asheville. The course is entirely tree-based and features two sky bridges, two rappels, and 10 zip lines ranging from 120 to 1,100 feet in length — including one that sends guests soaring more than 200 feet above the forest floor. USA TODAY called it “One of 10 Great Ziplines in the US” in 2010.
For more information, visit our Rates & Discounts page, then give us a call at 828-626-3700 to book your tour!
We hope to see many East Tennessee folks headed our way soon!
The Navitat team is full of interesting people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Once you get to know us, we’re sure you’ll agree that we’ve gathered the highest quality, highest energy folks around—and together, we’re creating a high-flying, educational, amazingly fun adventure experience that is second to none!
This week, meet Dylan Burt, a proud partner in the business who leads as Navitat’s General Manager.
Name/Nicknames: Dylan Burt, Dylan, The Dylan, and “Sir” (Just kidding about that last one…)
I stay busy with: Generally managing. Ha! But really, I spend a lot of time and energy making sure that every aspect of our operation is flawless… not to say that I always achieve that, but that’s my goal. Everything from documentation to training, to the philosophy behind the way we treat our employees, to the way that we move a carabiner from point A to point B. That’s my job.
I also spend a lot of time simply thinking about and taking suggestions on how we can improve our business and create the best guest experience possible.
I love my job because: I really like working with the people on our team, and I love being outdoors. I love the idea that we are sharing something with other people and helping to educate others.
I think that what makes Navitat different is: Everything! We put more energy into finding places that people will truly love than anybody else that I’m aware of. We also put more energy into creating a true experience than anybody else I’m aware of. We work with the greatest builder in the industry, and they put so much energy into creating canopy tours that are, bar none, the greatest canopy tours in the world. We also put a lot of energy into finding the most experienced people in the industry and creating an employment situation that benefits them, benefits our company, and ultimately benefits our guests.
My favorite experience while working in this industry would have to be: Getting to know amazingly creative people who genuinely care about developing educational opportunities and fun experiences all while focusing on sustainable living. And, getting to work with my wife everyday… that’s pretty fun, too.
We’ve just announced our biggest news yet! Navitat Canopy Adventures will open its newest location this summer in Wrightwood, California, only 90 minutes from the heart of Los Angeles. All you West Coast dwellers and visitors, get ready to explore the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains in a brand new way — from the treetops!
Located at the Wrightwood Guest Ranch, the Navitat Wrightwood tour will feature many of the same elements that have made our Asheville, NC tour famous. Adventure seekers will experience artfully constructed tree platforms connected by a series of suspended sky-bridges, zip lines, and rappels on a tour that is both thrilling and educational in nature. Expect beautiful views, big zip lines, and big-time fun. We can’t wait to share it with you, and we’re excited about sharing our story with you as this new location comes to life!
Check back often for more information about Navitat Canopy Adventures – Wrightwood, California!
a few of the Navitat crew explore the Wrightwood, California, tour site
Evan (our Wrightwood Site Manager) and a BIG TREE!
Calling all nature lovers, adrenaline junkies and night owls! We’re finally ready to share some big news, and if you fit into any (or all) of the previous categories, you’re going to be thrilled.
Starting this Spring, Navitat will be running nighttime canopy adventure tours! That’s right–the same soaring zip lines, sky-high platforms and canopy views you’ve experienced in the bright light of day will be open for a different kind of fun. Starting at dusk on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, evening tours are certainly not for the faint of heart! By the end of the tour, you’ll be careening around the sky in almost total darkness, making what’s normally a heart-pounding experience even more exhilarating.
Action-fans aren’t the only ones who will find something to love about our new night tours, though. We’ll still be offering lots of interesting information and showcasing the flora and fauna that make Moody Cove so unique. You’ll just have the chance to see it all in a very different light than ever before. With artfully illuminated trees and the shine of millions of stars in the sky, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Navitat as only bats, possums and raccoons have so far!
Night tours are intended for guests who have already completed a daytime canopy adventure at Navitat, and will be offered in smaller groups beginning in April. Tours go on sale February 15. For more information about Navitat at Night, click here.
Though we may not be open to the public during our off-season, Navitat’s staff is just as busy as ever! We’ve been working on exciting new offerings we can’t wait to tell you all about… so stay tuned! There’s big news comin’!
In the meantime, know that as our 2011 season opens on April 1, we’ll have increased our commitment to enhancing the environmental programming we offer. With Sarah Marcinko now on staff as our full-time Environmental Programming Leader, outdoing what we offered last year should be a snap.
On a behind-the-scenes note, we’re proud to announce how much we’ve grown since we started here a year ago! What was originally a year-round staff of only 2 has become a year-round staff of 10, and we have officially outgrown the Welcome Center. We’re dedicated to keeping our core operations local, though, so some of us have recently moved into a cozy office space right on the main drag of Barnardsville.
Finally, we’ve also been busy talking with meeting planners and local tour companies about incorporating Navitat as a part of corporate and family events, and we’re also working with area hospitality businesses to bring more visitors to the area. We’re thankful for a great 2010 and it looks like the 2011 season is shaping up to be a big one… and we haven’t even gotten started yet!
Planning your visit to the Asheville area? (If not, you should be!) The Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau just released their official 2011 travel guide. It’s chock full of all the details you’ll need to know to plan the perfect trip, like where to stay, what to do and where to eat. Whether you’re after a relaxing weekend full of scenic views or an exhilarating adventure you won’t soon forget, your first stop (after Navitat’s website, of course) should be the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau website, where you can order their new 2011 travel guide for free: www.exploreasheville.com.
Once you have it in hand, be sure to check out the beautiful full-page photo of Navitat in the “What To Do” section! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon.
