WNC IS MADE BY MOUNTAINS
With unmatched natural assets and a community intimately engaged in the outdoors, Western North Carolina is the outdoor industry hub of the East. Step in for a closer look at places, people and companies that are Made by Mountains.
MADE X MTNS Pillars
Building Outdoor Communities
Building Outdoor Communities
Driving equitable outdoor economic & community development.
BuildGrowing Outdoor Businesses
Growing Outdoor Businesses
Connecting entrepreneurs to training, funding, mentors & peer networks.
GrowAmplifying Outdoor Culture
Amplifying Outdoor Culture
Creating a network of storytelling, collaboration & camaraderie.
ConnectLoved by locals
amplifying the collective voice of our vibrant outdoor community
Made By Mountains Stories
Sav Sankaran
Sav Sankaran, Inclusion and Engagement Business Partner at Orvis, talks about bridging the gaps of identity, inclusion, & the outdoors
Read Story Brent Nelson
Tentrax owner, Brent Nelson, explores his journey from Corporate Life to Camping Innovation.
Read Story Laura Blythe
Cherokee Historical Association Program Director, EBCI tribal citizen, Cane Creek Cycling Components ambassador and 7 Moons MTB cofounder, Laura Blythe, explores Mountain Biking and Cultural Reawakening.
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