Outdoor Legends
out•door leg•end (n.)
- An admirable individual who has contributed significantly to the High Country outdoors through education, service, scholarship, or development
- Someone who has made a lifelong dedication to sharing their passion and improving the outdoor community for all
Outdoor Legends is hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Management program at Lees-McRae College. The event is split into two portions. From 6–7 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to network with both current and past Outdoor Legends. This networking portion will include dinner and drinks. From 7–9 p.m., a panel discussion with this year’s Outdoor Legends will offer these industry leaders a platform to showcase their stories and experiences.
2020 Outdoor Legends lineup coming soon!
Event Information
WHEN:
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 6–9 p.m.
WHERE:
The Beacon
125 Graduate Lane, NC-105 S
Boone, NC 28607
Sponsored by Beech Mountain Resort with support by the Mast General Store and Highland Outfitters
Food provided by Reid's Catering
Drinks donated by Beech Mountain Brewery
Tickets (includes admission, food and beverage) are available to the public for $30 per person. Purchased tickets help sponsor attendance of Outdoor Recreation Management students.
Past Legends
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2019 Legends
- Nina Fischesser
Lees-McRae College May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, North Carolina Outward Bound School, National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Wildlife Rehabilitators of North Carolina
- John Huie
North Carolina Outward Bound School, Environmental Leadership Center of Warren Wilson College, John Huie & Associates
- Goose Kearse
Misty Mountain Threadworks, The Access Fund, The High Country Conservancy
- KB Medford
Nantahala Outdoor Center, American Canoe Association, US Whitewater Racing Team, World Age Group Olympic Championship, World Half Ironman Championships
- Nina Fischesser
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2018 Legends
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Gil Adams
National Ski Patrol, Southern Division of NSP, North Carolina Ski Areas Association, National Ski Areas Association, Beech Mountain Town Council, League of American Bicyclists -
Bob Benner
Western Piedmont Community College, American Canoe Association, Friends Of Mountains-To- Sea Trail, North Carolina Outward Bound School -
Jerry Cantwell
Appalachian State University, Mountain Alliance, North Carolina Outward Bound School - Randy Johnson
Appalachian Mountain Club, U.S. Forest Service, Grandfather Mountain (Attraction and State Park Advisory Committee), Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Society of American Travel Writers, North American Snowsports Journalists Association, North American Travel Journalists Association, American Society of Magazine Editors, National Ski Patrol (Nordic), Professional Ski Instructors of America (Nordic) - Lisa Loveday
Avery County Schools Experiential Education Program, Kaplan/Mitchell Conference and Retreat Center at Ramah Darom, North Carolina Outward Bound School, Alpine Towers, Int., Live and Learn Consulting
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2017 Legends
- Aram Attarian
North Carolina State University, North Carolina Outward Bound School - Jeep Barrett
North Carolina Outward Bound School, Alpine Towers International, Phoenix Experiential Designs - Tex Teixeira
Camp Woodson Wilderness Challenge Program, Association of Experiential Education (AEE), North Carolina Outward Bound School - Dee Thomas
Lees-McRae College, Catalyst Sports, North Carolina Outward Bound School, Beech Mountain Adaptive Ski Program - Jim Wall
Challenge Design Innovations, Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), Georgia College and State University - Tom Zartman
Phoenix Experiential Designs, Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)
- Aram Attarian
Thank you to our sponsors!
Questions?
Contact Assistant Professor of Outdoor Recreation Management Katie Wall to learn more about the event.