Whitewater

Name: Whitewater
Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28214, US
Telephone: +17043913900

Facilitating access to the active, outdoor lifestyle. The U.S. Long Lines Climbing is part of the Sioux City Municipal Auditorium in downtown Sioux City.

Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage. This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside. National Whitewa

ter Center, Inc., a North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, began promoting access to the outdoors through the Whitewater brand and the Whitewater Center facility beginning in 2001. Whitewater currently programs and operates the following locations:

-Whitewater Center, a 1,300-acre outdoor center on the Catawba River outside Charlotte, NC.

-Whitewater Pisgah, located in the Pisgah National Forest of the North Carolina mountains.

-Whitewater Santee, located in the Francis Marion National Forest region of South Carolina between the Cooper and Santee Rivers.

-Whitewater Grayson, located in southwest Virginia’s Grayson Highlands. This network of locations provides accessibility to a variety of the best recreational activities within the southeastern United States, including whitewater and flatwater paddling, climbing, running, cycling, hiking, fishing, and more. Whitewater offers accommodations, instruction, guiding services, equipment, and various hospitality services to support engagement in each region. Furthermore, Whitewater programs numerous festivals, events, and competitions on a recurring basis centered around these active pursuits. In addition to the locations above, Whitewater also operates Long Lines Climbing, an indoor climbing, fitness, and yoga facility located in Sioux City, IA. The original complex, designed in 1938, has undergone a series of renovations over the last 80 years and still serves as the recreational centerpiece of Sioux City. Long Lines features 53’ climbing routes along with multiple bouldering elements. Additional programming includes yoga, summer camps, group events, and food/beverage service to create an all-encompassing experience. Whitewater’s goal of facilitation also includes the delivery of inspirational content through films, online resources, and articles to extend engagement opportunities beyond physical locations. Included in these resources is the mapping website Gravelmap, an online resource featuring hundreds of thousands of miles of gravel routes across six continents. Gravelmap communicates access opportunities in the gravel cycling space at Whitewater locations and beyond. These various forms of content allow the public to identify with the outdoors and maintain a constant connection with the benefits of active pursuits, including in-person opportunities at Whitewater locations and beyond to bring people together outside.

07/24/2024

Find Balance Outside.

Flow Fest arrives September 14th.

Learn more at flowfest.whitewater.org

07/16/2024

Gone ‘yakin.

07/12/2024

Start them young and watch them go.

From rope hammocks and bridges to balance bikes and multi-story treehouses, there are plenty of ways to climb, explore, and conquer challenges at Wildwoods.

link.whitewater.org/Wildwoods

07/09/2024

Born to be wild.

Introducing Wildwoods: a place for kids of all ages to play, explore, and connect in nature.

Now open.

Learn more at link.whitewater.org/wildwoods

07/07/2024

Somewhere along the way, Taylor Gerlach learned she could only rely on herself for safety, comfort, and needs. The desert was about to challenge that.

Read the latest from , “Out of Control in the Desert.”

link.whitewater.org/OutofControl

07/05/2024

Pa(ddle)rty like it’s 1776 🇺🇸

07/04/2024

Kicking off Independence Day on the trails.

07/01/2024

Celebrate America with an Americana sound. 🎵

Live music July 3rd & 4th from 49 Wi******er, Chatham Rabbits, JB Strauss, Cece Coakley, and Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse.

link.whitewater.org/July4th

06/25/2024

Adventures don't end at sundown.

Learn more about night ops as part of the Fourth of July Celebration on July 3rd & 4th.

link.whitewater.org/July4th

06/20/2024

Before the explosion of indoor climbing gyms in cities that are too distant from outdoor rock climbing destinations, residents became masters of climbing things that weren’t rocks.

For Jeff Coke in 1980s Chapel Hill, the local climbing spot was a historic stone amphitheater. Instead of walls and towers, he saw traverses and climbing routes, each with its own name and history.

In the search for something with an overhang, Jeff found a concrete pump tunnel, which was the perfect candidate for a Glue Up: an existing urban wall retrofitted with climbing holds via industrial-strength epoxy.

Watch Glue Up at link.whitewater.org/GlueUp.

06/18/2024

Sasha DiGiulian, one of the most accomplished climbers in the world, has been traveling across the country and promoting her four-years-in-the-making climbing film.

When she arrived to The Whitewater Center last week for a film screening and meet & greet, instead of a red carpet, she was greeted with a Deep Water Solo wall.

After meeting guests and giving beta from the ground, Sasha decided to join in on the fun.

Lear more about Sasha's visit at link.whitewater.org/HereToClimb.

06/15/2024

Celebrate Independence Day by the river.

Fourth of July Celebration arrives with live music from 49 Wi******er and Chatham Rabbits, night ops, trail race and more.

link.whitewater.org/July4th

06/12/2024

Race against the heat.

Lineup through August:
- 06/13: River Jam Run & Ride
- 06/15: Brew Dash 6K, 12K, & Half Marathon
- 07/04: Tread, White & Blue 5k Trail Race
- 07/11: River Jam Run & Ride
- 07/13: Aqua Rock Deep Water Solo Climbing Competition
- 08/03: Amphibious Duathlon
- 08/08: River Jam Run & Ride
- 08/17: Short Circuit MTB Race
- 08/31: Labor Day Trail Race

link.whitewater.org/WRS

06/07/2024

Join professional climber Sasha DiGiulian for a climb night, meet & greet, and film screening June 12.

Following the climb, head over to the River Jam Stage for a Q&A session with Sasha ahead of an advanced screening of her film, Here to Climb.

Reserve a spot at link below. Note: registration is not required for the film screening.

link.whitewater.org/HereToClimb

06/05/2024

Look around any city long enough and you will find a Glue Up: climbing holds attached to an urban surface with industrial-strength epoxy. To know how they got there is to understand the local climbing scene.

Whitewater Presents: Glue Up

Watch the film at link.whitewater.org/GlueUp

05/31/2024

24 hours of flow, meditation, and communing among the trees.

Yoga Immersion returns June 8.

link.whitewater.org/YogaImmersion

05/27/2024

Lighting up the Lowcountry.

05/21/2024

This weekend.

link.whitewater.org/MemorialDay

05/13/2024

Spend Memorial Day weekend in the great outdoors. 🇺🇸🌱

Live music all weekend, including performances by GA-20 and J & The Causeways. Plus SUP yoga, trail races, the all-new Watermelon Wrangle competition, and illuminated night activities.

link.whitewater.org/MemorialDay

05/03/2024

The fear of the mundane lead Anson Walldorf to trade his windowless office for a chance at adventure above 6,000 Meters in Nepal.

Read about Anson’s journey in the latest installment of .

link.whitewater.org/TheRealWorld

05/01/2024

Yoga — all season long.

Now flowing every day.

link.whitewater.org/Yoga

04/22/2024

Tuck Fest day 3 brought the grit.

04/21/2024

Scenes from day 2.

04/20/2024

We’re just getting started.

Scenes from day 1 of Tuck Fest.

04/19/2024

With seeding complete, the stage is set for the first pro comp, Dirty Crit, to kick off Tuck Fest weekend.

Catch the action at 5:00 pm before performances from The Heavy Heavy & Molly Tuttle.

04/16/2024

Tuck Fest arrives in T-minus 3 days.

Check out the experience guide for the best weekend of the year at link.whitewater.org/TuckGuide.

04/12/2024

When on a cycling race that spans 4 days & covers 850 miles, sharing a simple cup of tea with a stranger can make all the difference.

Follow Cynthia Carson on her top female finish during the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco in the latest entry.

Read on at link.whitewater.org/AtlasMTNRace

Words by Cynthia Carson, photos by Nils Laengner & Gavin Kaps

04/10/2024

River 🤝 Jam

Live music returns May 2nd.

link.whitewater.org/riverjam

04/09/2024

“Despite all the pressure I felt, I found that perfect balance of mental and physical strength to hone it in and get it done.”

Read more about climber story at the link below. Then watch Kai compete in the Deep Water Solo Competition at Tuck Fest on April 20th.

link.whitewater.org/Kai

04/06/2024

Scenes from The New South Trail Marathon. 🌱

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5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC
28214

Telephone

+17043913900

Website

http://www.whitewater.org/

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Find Balance Outside. Flow Fest arrives September 14th. Learn more at flowfest.whitewater.org

Born to be wild. Introducing Wildwoods: a place for kids of all ages to play, explore, and connect in nature. Now open. Learn more at link.whitewater.org/wildwoods

Glue Up

Before the explosion of indoor climbing gyms in cities that are too distant from outdoor rock climbing destinations, residents became masters of climbing things that weren’t rocks. For Jeff Coke in 1980s Chapel Hill, the local climbing spot was a historic stone amphitheater. Instead of walls and towers, he saw traverses and climbing routes, each with its own name and history. In the search for something with an overhang, Jeff found a concrete pump tunnel, which was the perfect candidate for a Glue Up: an existing urban wall retrofitted with climbing holds via industrial-strength epoxy. Watch Glue Up at link.whitewater.org/GlueUp.

Unleash play Saturday, March 30th. #WhitewaterOffLeash Link.whitewater.org/offleash

Off Leash Coming Soon

Unleashed play coming soon. link.whitewater.org/offleash #WhitewaterOffLeash

Gravelmap

Plan your next off-road adventure with Gravelmap, an interactive database of gravel and dirt paths. link.whitewater.org/gravelmap

Whitewater Presents: A Baffin Vacation

Searching for a romantic vacation? Try Baffin Island! Whitewater proudly presents the award winning short film from Sarah Mcnair-Landry & Erik Boomer chronicling their 45-day romantic, albeit exhausting expedition in the Arctic. View the full film at youtu.be/8g8U9iehhA8. Rush Sturges Sidetracked Magazine Audiences should be advised that this film may feature strong language and adult themes which may not be appropriate for younger children.

Take on the heart of the low country with Gravelanche on March 2nd. link.whitewater.org/gravelanche

Whitewater Pond Hockey

#WhitewaterPondHockey A new youth weekend tournament will be held in January and February, in addition to the adult pond hockey league. link.whitewater.org/hockey

Thinking Green #WhitewaterRaceSeries

Whitewater Center Ice Skating

Fresh ice awaits.

Ice Skating & Lights have arrived. #Whitewater

Bicycle Film Festival is coming to the Whitewater Center on October 28th, marking the last Film Series installment of the season. BFF Charlotte presents an international short film program that will appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everyone in between. link.whitewater.org/BFF #BicycleFilmFestival #WhitewaterFilmSeries

Whitewater Presents “A Baffin Vacation” - an official selection for The 2022 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Follow Sarah and Erik on a date around Baffin Island on Friday, November 4th at the world premiere or catch it on whitewater.org following the festival. Erik Boomer Rush Sturges River Roots

Grab a bike and assemble a crew for the Peak to Pines Bike Relay. Register and learn more at link.whitewater.org/peak-to-pines

Join the flow and find your zen. Flow Fest returns September 17th with a unique lineup of yoga classes, workshops, kombucha, and live music. flowfest.whitewater.org

A few scenes from last night’s Aqua Rock Deep Water Solo Competition

Sights (and sounds) from a day spent kayaking at the Whitewater Center. 🌊

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About

Since 2001, Whitewater has been creating opportunities to bring people together outdoors at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Whitewater Center is designed and operated as an outdoor center offering over 30 different recreational activities. Every element and activity is focused on supporting an all-encompassing experience around the outdoor lifestyle. Additionally, the Whitewater Center hosts international competitions in a variety of sports along with numerous festivals and events on a recurring basis.

The Whitewater Center is currently comprised of over 1,300 acres of protected land offering 50 miles of trail and access to the Catawba River and Long Creek. The Center’s goal is to continue to increase the size of these protected lands and promote even greater access through land acquisition and natural resource management. Whether you visit to ride 50 miles of single-track trail or simply enjoy eating a meal by the whitewater course, we are certain that you will meet new people and connect with old friends in a shared experience outside.