North and South Carolina are states made for adventure, regardless of time of year. And true to their company name, the guides from Adventure Carolina are there to capture every moment of it. In winter months, they take skiers to Cataloochee Ski Area and Sugar Mountain. Warmer seasons bring even more activities: churning rapids send kayaks speeding down the Saluda River, while legs propel groups of backpackers through rugged wilderness. Beyond single excursions, Adventure Carolina's guides train people for lifetimes spent outdoors with classes, such as basic and whitewater rafting.