French Broad Rafting owners getting back on their feet
When a Nov. 29 fire completely leveled their headquarters on US 25/70 in Marshall, many may have assumed the French Broad Rafting Expeditions was done for. Brothers Mike and Mitch Hampton, who own the business, did not have fire insurance.
Worry not. Mike came by the store yesterday and was upbeat, despite the trouble.
The paddling community, local outfitters and boating companies have pitched in gear to help the brothers get started this spring, he said. Fortunately, this isn’t peak rafting season. So while the brothers continue running Wolf Laurel’s top-notch ski school, they’ll be planning their comeback.
Check back in January for news on a benefit concert to help these great guys and their company.
