Waves and Leaves: Winter 2011

Giving Thanks

Zoar Sign
At this hectic time of year, with the hubbub of shopping, feasting and holiday travel, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. We’d like to take a few moments to give a “shout out” to some of the many people who helped us make this year wonderful despite the challenges we faced with Tropical Storm Irene.

Love on the Zipline: Bob and Martha Tie the Knot!

Bob and Martha

On Sunday, November 13th, on the Viewing Pine at the top of our course, Bob married Martha, his longtime partner.

Human Power: 2000 Carbon-Free Miles

Kevin on his bike

For the second year in a row, we have offered a challenge to our employees: walk, pedal or paddle to work and cut down on our carbon emissions.

Southside Rises Again: Plans for a New Barn at Zoar

Southside

Among Hurricane Irene's many impacts on our business this past fall was that it washed away the barn where we stored rafting equipment such as PFDs (life jackets), helmets, paddles, pumps, throw ropes, generators and all the miscellaneous gear that goes along with our rafting operations.

Cayuse-less

Dictionary

What’s a cayuse, and what does it have to do with Zoar Outdoor?

Let the Sun Shine: We're Nearly Entirely Solar Powered!

Solar at Zoar

If you visited us this past season, you may have noticed our zip line canopy tour base looks a little different: we’ve covered the roof with solar panels!