Not Your Average Ladies Night
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Not Your Average Ladies Night
Join us in July for Not Your Average Ladies Night, Hosted by NOC Outfitters! It is a retail event for females and those who identify as females only. It is a night of inspiration, community, and comradery. Featuring light hors d’oeuvres, Fruit Smashes from New Belgium, a Goodie Bag, an Exclusive 20% discount on all regularly priced items at the store, a Q&A with leading women in Outdoor Recreation, and raffles that include a Fiberglass paddle from Werner Paddles and a lunchbox cooler from New Belgium!
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Light Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks
Arrive early—spots fill up fast! Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshing Fruit Smash beverages from New Belgium while connecting with an inspiring community of women who love the outdoors.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Speaker and Q&A
Inspiration by a trailblazing woman in the outdoors! Our featured speaker will share her journey, insights, and passion for adventure. Stick around for a quick Q&A session—your chance to ask questions, gain wisdom, and fuel your outdoor ambitions!
Our Featured Speakers
Haley McKee
Meet Haley, an experienced instructor and whitewater enthusiast. She holds a degree in classical bass performance and has been performing throughout the world for many years. Her passion for adventure sports eventually led her to become a raft guide in West Virginia in 2004. She has since guided in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Washington, Wyoming, and New Zealand.
Vesna Plakanis
Since 1998, Vesna Plakanis and her husband have owned and operated the local guide service, A Walk in the Woods. Through the years it has grown from a small mom and pop organization in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to a large team of dedicated guides who operate in the Smokies, Shenandoah and Everglades National Park as well as Pisgah National Forest and Big South Fork.
Anne Sontheimer
Anne started her NOC journey guiding on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River before joining the Paddling School team. As one of NOC’s top instructors, she shares her extensive experience and personal achievements with students, pushing them to grow on the water. Off the river, Anne enjoys mountain biking and spending time outdoors with her family and two sons.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Shopping & Raffles
Exclusive 20% discount on top outdoor gear (valid only on full priced items in the store) this evening only and raffle giveaways every hour.
Thank you to Werner Paddles for donating a Fiberglass Paddle for the raffle!
