Evan Slagle

Owner / Lead Guide

Evan is a native to Asheville and has grown up predominantly outdoors. He was introduced to camping as an infant in the family pop-up camper and has spent decades exploring and guiding in the Blue Ridge Mountains since then. Evan is a Master-Guide in respect to his backpacking and whitewater guiding experience. With travel to multiple continents, many ecosystems, and noteworthy trails systems; Evan has one of the most outstanding resumes any guide could aspire to.

Evans’ resume includes iconic trails and waterways such as:

  • The South Rim of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park
  • SB6K
  • The Art Loeb Trail
  • Mountains to Sea Trail
  • Upper Gauley River
  • Tallulah Gorge
  • Linville Gorge