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East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual East Tennessee Pilgrimage.
Over the course of the weekend, there will be opportunities for whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, Flatwater paddling, mountain biking, and hiking. The nearby rivers are:
Ocoee (class III/IV),
Hiawassee (class II),
Lake Ocoee
You may find or organize a trip on one of these runs by attending our morning meetups hosted at the FPC group site. In order to attend morning meetups, all we ask is that you register for the event and give a donation of any amount. This donation will go toward the club’s expenses for the year, such as instructor scholarships and insurance.
We have reserved a group campsite at Gee Creek Campsite for the weekend of Labor Day to come together and enjoy the trails and waterways of East Tennessee and North Georgia. You can reserve your spot at the group camp during registration.
If group camping is not your thing, private campsites, including RV sites, are available at Gee Creek. Please contact them directly at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/hiwassee-ocoee
We will be grilling out at the campsite on Saturday evening. Claim your plate during registration.
We hope you will join us this year for a fun-filled, family-friendly adventurous Pilgrimage!
Combat Roll Clinic
This clinic intended to help you improve your whitewater combat roll in a kayak.
Chattooga Fest 2025
Foothills Paddling Club’s largest paddling event of the year! The first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia all come together at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for a time of paddling and camaraderie.
Spring Tune-Up
Has it been awhile since you've been in your boat? This Spring Tune-Up weekend will help to knock off the dust and get you ready for the 2025 boating season.
Tallulah Release Volunteering
Twice a year (April & Nov) water thunders through the gorge as kayakers challenge their skills & spectators watch from the rim. This weekend cannot happen without the support of volunteers to help manage traffic and ensure the safety of boaters and spectators alike.
Chattooga Spring Sweep
All are welcome to join the Andrew Pickens Ranger District on April 5th for a trash pick-up event around the Chattooga River, Chauga River, and other locations around the district.
Q1 Club Meeting
FPC members are invited to gather at Humble Pie to enjoy some pizza, meet the new FPC board, network with other club members, and receive an update on the exciting year we have planned!
Wilderness First Aid Training
Learn how to handle outdoor emergency situations in Wilderness First Aid certification course.
WoW: Women on Water Ladies' Paddle
March is Women's History Month and the 2025 theme is “Moving Forward Together, and since March 8 is also International Women's Day, let's celebrate and move forward together down river!
Board Meeting
The Foothills Paddling Club (FPC) Board of Directors meets quarterly to oversee club operations, support member involvement, and uphold the club's mission. Active members are encouraged to attend and engage in discussions.
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the Saluda River in Greenville, SC!
Q4 Club Meeting and Election Results
This meeting will be jam-packed with announcements, elections and some fun social time, so you won't want to miss it!
Low Country Boil
Gather with others to paddle the beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp in the Midlands of South Carolina, followed by a low country boil.
Nantahala Day
CANCELLED due to inclement weather
We will be holding a river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s Guest Appreciation Fest.
Saluda River Cleanup
POSTPONED
Join us for a rewarding day of environmental stewardship as we partner with Save Our Saluda for a river cleanup event on the beautiful Saluda River!
Q Club Meeting
Please join us for the first club meeting of the year! Due to limited capacity, an RSVP is required to attend the meeting.
Combat Roll Clinic
This clinic intended to help you improve your whitewater combat roll in a kayak.
FK201: Intermediate Fundamentals
Formally known as “Step Up to Class III,“ This skills-focused clinic is designed to help you learn how to work a river to confidently progress into intermediate venues.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual Pilgrimage.
Common Sense Rescue Course with H2O Dreams
The H20 Dreams Common Sense Rescue class will put you through the paces of not only fundamental rescue and safety skills, but how to prevent these scenarios from popping up while on the river.
Foundations Refinement Clinic - FR106
This clinic is intended to be a refinement, or “tune up,” clinic covering basic whitewater skills, and will be offered free of charge to FPC members.
Foundations Core Graduation Trip
This is the graduation trip for those who have completed the Foundation Core program. We encourage all FPC members with a class II+ skill level, to attend this trip to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foundations Core students.
FK106: Core Capstone
In the final clinic of the Foundations Core program, we will review all the content we have covered in the program and refine the skills we have learned.
FK105: Intro to Whitewater
In his clinic, you will practice water-reading, hazard identification, feature identification, proper paddle strokes, eddies, ferries, rolling (if desired), and surfing.
River Kayak Hand Paddling Clinic
This clinic is a part of our Green River Day and Summer Social! Come spend a day on the river learning how to navigate class 2 whitewater effectively with hand-paddles.
Green River Day and Summer Social
Our annual Summer Social is back! Enjoy day on the Green River followed by the social event of the year at the beautiful Twin Lakes land trust!