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Dee Thomas

About Dee Thomas

Dee Thomas, the director of Outdoor Programs, grew up in North Carolina and spent her free time exploring the hiking trails and climbing the routes at the beautiful rock climbing sites in the Linville Gorge Wilderness area. After moving to Telluride, Colorado twenty years ago, she returned to North Carolina to be closer to her family in Charlotte and to work once again for the NC Outward Bound School. In 2001 she started the Adaptive Snowsports Center at the Beech Mountain Ski Resort in order to provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to enjoy the adventure of skiing. She came to Lees-McRae College in the fall of 2007 and continues to share her love for the outdoors with her students.

A Wild and Snowy Overnight Adventure

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dee Thomas

On Friday afternoon the students in the PED-207 Advanced Wilderness Skills: Winter Backpacking and Search and Rescue class loaded up their backpacks and headed for their campsite at Hidden Boulder.  With a forecast calling for temperatures as low as 23 degrees, high winds, and snowy … Continue reading →

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LMC Students Develop Leadership Skills While Coaching the Kids Climbing Team

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Dee Thomas

Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 p.m., the Lees-McRae College indoor climbing wall is filled with activity and the excited voices of local kids and LMC student leaders as another practice session begins.  Outdoor Programs offers LMC students many opportunities to learn more … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Programs Winter Adventures!!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Dee Thomas

Adaptive Ski Week at Beech Mountain Resort! A big “THANK YOU” goes out the the LMC students and staff who trained for and volunteered at the Beech Mountain Ski Resort for the Adaptive Ski Week, Monday, January 16 through Friday, … Continue reading →

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