Waypoint Adventure North Carolina

A special thank you to a few of the sponsors of our upcoming Spring Fundraising Party, "Free What's Possible!" You're making a valuable impact on this WNC community as we get ready to raise support for accessible adventure for all on April 10th! Thank you! State of North Carolina Parks and Recreation Eurosport Asheville Allen Stahl + Kilbourne Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group Wellspring Direct Primary Care Givens Communities ?? We're looking for more sponsors! Corporations, small businesses, & families can support now! Your gift of any amount will support life-changing adventures AND promote your brand through event marketing, social media, print, and press! Join us in making a lasting impact today! Visit https://lnkd.in/e5xq_MV8 for more info. ?? Register for this free event - the Spring Fundraising Party, "Free What's Possible" at https://lnkd.in/ekM4zrP4. Enjoy silent auction, Devil's Foot Beverage, LLC drinks, good food, and a celebration of access for all! When? April 10th, 6pm-8:30pm Where? The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage, Asheville See ya there! #FreeWhatsPossible #WaypointAdventureNCFundraiser2025 #DoGood #Asheville #BeLovedAsheville #SupportWesternNC #828IsGreat #VolunteeringWithWaypoint #AccessForAll #ImageDescription in alt text.

You're Invited! Join us for a night celebrating, adventure, learning, and community! We can't wait to host you all at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage in Asheville for good food, Devil's Foot drinks, and an exciting silent auction. We'll have a short presentation to share the real experiences of individuals and groups who are freeing what's possible! Fundraising Party & Silent Auction The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage Co, Asheville Free Entry April 10th, 6pm-8:30pm ?? Register at link below. #FreeWhatsPossible #WaypointAdventureNCFundraiser2025 #DoGood #Asheville #BeLovedAsheville #SupportWesternNC #828IsGreat #VolunteeringWithWaypoint #AccessForAll

Question: What are you doing on April 10th? Answer: Attending the Waypoint Adventure NC Spring Fundraising Party! We can't wait to host you all at?The Mule in Asheville for good food, Devil's Foot Beverage, LLC drinks, and to share the real experiences of people and groups who are freeing what's possible. Look out for the official invitation, registration link, and more info coming soon! ??? SAVE THE DATE – April 10th! #FreeWhatsPossible #SpringFundraisingParty2025 #WaypointNCFundraiser2025 #ImageDescription in alt text.

We recently received a grant from Dogwood Health Trust, and it will contribute to our North Carolina programming immensely! Read more about the grant and what the funding will support. #DoGoodWNC #WNC #DogwoodGrant #SupportInclusion #EverybodyOutdoors #OutdoorsForAll #ImageDescriptions in alt text

It’s been four months since Hurricane Helene devastated WNC, and “back to normal” still feels far off for many. At Waypoint, we believe the freedom and beauty of mountain adventures bring life and health to our community—but right now, some are still focused on simply getting back into their homes! How does this rebuilding happen? Together. In 2025, between our adventure programs, we’re committed to supporting the rebuilding effort. This month, we teamed up with Valley Hope Church to help a family displaced by the storm. We laid subfloor, installed baseboards, and tackled some cleaning. It was a rewarding day, and we’re honored to be part of this vital work. When we all pitch in, we don’t just rebuild homes—we rebuild community! #UnitedWithWNC #RebuildBuncombeCounty #HeleneRecovery #HurricaneHelene #FreeWhatsPossible #ImageDescriptions in alt text

We are grateful to be a part of this legacy!

"This was a fantastic experience and very empowering for our residents. I was very impressed with the professionalism and compassion of Waypoint staff and volunteers." One residential program staff member spoke highly of a recent hike. Thanks for the shout! If you or someone you know represents a school, program, or social service agency and want an empowering experience for your participants, find out how to book a custom group program at https://lnkd.in/e-Nhqz2A #TestimonialTuesday #AdventureForAll #OutdoorsForAll #AccessAndInclusion #FreeWhatsPossible #ImageDescription in alt text.

The suspense is over! The new addition to Waypoint Adventure NC is not really new at all. She’s just been transferred south! Theresa Scott started at Waypoint Adventure MA in 2022 - bringing with her a variety of leadership experience and outdoor expertise. She jumped right in as a Program Coordinator and quickly became an incredible asset to the team. Theresa is flexible, fun, bright, talented, and has a breadth of experience managing risk and groups in the outdoors. "We’re thrilled to welcome Theresa to the Waypoint NC team! Her passion for empowering others through adventure will be a huge asset to our growing community. I can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make here!" says Adam Combs, M.Ed., Waypoint Adventure Co-Founder and NC Director. Dan Minnich, Co-Founder and Executive Director, MA shared: "We already miss Theresa in Massachusetts, but I'm so glad she is bringing her skill set to NC. Having two locations does provide a unique opportunity for staff who are interested in staying with Waypoint but want a change in location. We see this as a big win and look forward to continuing to work with Theresa - just in a different capacity." Welcome to WNC Theresa! P.S. If you or someone you know is interested in job opportunities at Waypoint Adventure, stay in touch! We're always on the lookout for skilled people that are excited about our mission. Send us an email to tell us about yourself! #OutdoorJobs #828isGreat #LoveYourWork #TeamWaypoint #NonProfitJobs #ExperientialEducation #TripLeaderJobs #ImageDescriptions in alt text.

If you're new here, welcome! We wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the amazing team behind Waypoint Adventure North Carolina. We have three passionate and dedicated staff members on the ground here—and a fourth on the way! (Stay tuned!) Get to know Adam, Ryan, and Shelby… ? Adam Combs, M.Ed. is the Director of Waypoint Adventure NC and one of the organization’s Co-Founders from 2010. He's an avid adventurer, live music enthusiast, and prefers his Pop Tarts unfrosted. (WHAT!?). ? Ryan Carlson joined the team in 2023 as Waypoint Adventure NC’s Deputy Director. His talents and quirky sense of humor are matched only by his passion for cooking the perfect venison backstrap dinner. ? Shelby Hampton LRT,CTRS came on board in 2023 as a Program Coordinator and has been a vital part of building Waypoint NC from the ground up. She loves whitewater rafting, her two dogs, and is oddly terrified of birds... (Tough when you work in the outdoors ?????). We can’t wait for you to get to know this awesome team as we continue growing together. Stay connected for more updates and get ready for the announcement of our newest team member next week! #TeamWaypoint #Teamwork #AdventureJobs #OutdoorJobs #LoveYourWork #AdventureForAll #NonProfitJobs #OutdoorLeadership #OutdoorEducation #FreeWhatsPossible #ImageDescriptions in alt text

BEST. YEAR. YET. ?? Together, we have created over 300 opportunities for adventure, discovery, and connection. These aren’t just outdoor programs; they’re experiences that build community, foster growth, and affirm that the outdoors truly belongs to everyone. And none of it happens without YOU—our amazing participants, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters. We are profoundly grateful for each and every one of you! ???? As we look ahead to more adventures in 2025, we’re dreaming bigger than ever! With your support, we can create even more transformative experiences. Every donation powers programs that break barriers, unlock potential, and create powerful moments of growth in the great outdoors. ???? Let’s close out 2024 stronger than ever! Thanks to a generous family donor, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000. Together, we can turn $30K into $60K! Visit https://lnkd.in/ehEQvkeR to donate and let’s keep the adventure going! #BestYearYet #YearInReview #FreeWhatsPossible #OutdoorsForAll #AccessAndInclusion #BreakingDownBarriersToAdventure #AccessibilityMatters #UnlockYourPotential #AdventureAwaits #VideoDescription: a series of short videos set to folk song of people with and without disabilities doing adventures together like hiking, rock climbing, cycling, kayaking, and more in New England and NC.