Our Story
A Locally Owned Family Business Story
Wildwater, the original professional adventure outfitter in the Southeast, opened in 1971. It was founded by the Greiner family who remain the owners and operators of the company today. Three generations of the Greiner’s now lead and train the best adventure professionals in the industry.
Today Wildwater continues to offer whitewater rafting adventures at 3 top river destinations in the Blue Ridge and Smokies but also leads the way in the southeast in offering tree-based adventures such as zipline canopy tours. Second generation family members and respected industry partners developed the first zipline canopy tour in the Nantahala Gorge area of Western NC and then continued to grow.
Press & Media
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The Flying Bike Acquires KidCycle Club
WNC Business
The Flying Bike of the River Arts District in Asheville announces the acquisition of KidCycle Club, the kids' biking school that has supported over 1,000 young riders in Western North Carolina on their two-wheeled journey - on balance bikes, pedal bikes, and mountain bikes.
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Blue Ridge Outdoors
Top Adventure Towns: Top Large Town - Asheville, NC (pages 10-11).
Growing up in Asheville, Emi Kubota appreciated these seemingly endless outdoor opportunities and recently has been focusing on sharing them with her daughter who loves to bike, ski and swim.
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Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs To Look Out For In 2022
There’s something about female entrepreneurs that just feels different than men, isn’t there? Female entrepreneurs are increasingly making headlines with their successes and inspiring us with their determination and passion. Whether you’re currently an entrepreneur yourself or want to become one someday, learning from women in the field will be of tremendous value to you. Here are 30 amazing women entrepreneurs who are inspiring us with their drive and passion.
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Business in brief: Asheville mom starts kids cycling club
Teaching children to ride a bike can be nerve-racking for parents and kids alike. And Asheville mom Emi Kubota, a longtime cyclist, realized that while a lot of classes existed to teach kids how to ski, there was nothing for cycling.
