WELCOME TO OUTDOOR WOMEN BY JO PROIA
Covid-19 Response
We are taking precautions to practice distancing outdoors, operating in smaller numbers and sanitizing
Educating, Empowering and Exciting Women About the Outdoors!
Our Mission
BASED IN SUMMERFIELD, NC AND BEYOND...OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND EXCITE WOMEN ABOUT THE OUTDOORS WHETHER KAYAKING, STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING, HIKING, CAMPING, RIDING, SHOOTING AND SO MUCH MORE
Our Goals
Our goals include fulfilling our mission via kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), hiking, kayak camping, SUP camping, backpacking, handling horses, horseback riding, horse camping, target shooting, rock climbing, outdoor yoga, flora and fauna ID, geological and archaeological learning, basic survival skills, animal tracks ID, Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, meditative silence while adventuring in nature, and so much more. Doing this with courage, knowledge and joy. Our goals include igniting (or re-igniting if lost) women’s passion for the outdoors in an unplugged manner so she can experience the incredible rejuvenation in full that nature offers and to encourage women to interact with the outdoors on a regular basis for their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
Wondering if we can accommodate your idea or outdoor dream? Just ask. Want to paddle, camp, backpack, kayak camp or hike somewhere but not sure you can handle it on your own? Jo is an ACA Certified L2 Touring and L2 River Kayak and L2 SUP Instructor since 2011; guiding, teaching and she loves to travel. She is a certified Day Trip Leader, L1 Yoga Instructor and is certified in Wilderness First Aid. She completed the Cornell University Nature Education Course in 2019, and was the founder of a wildly successful all women’s kayaking/sup/camping group in 2011 before starting her own business, Outdoor Women by Jo Proia in the spring of 2020. So “just say a hearty yes to your adventure” and come spend some time in the woods or on the water with us. Your joy in the outdoors awaits you.
“The big question is whether you’re going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure!” Joseph Campbell
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A Few of Our Offerings
Please click on the calendar in top right corner of our website to see what's currently on the schedule, or you can visit our Facebook page where all our events are also listed under "events" or email me for your private or semi-private lesson. If you'd like to be on my monthly newsletter list and hear about new offerings first, please email me and I'll add you. jo@outdoorwomenbyjp.com
Lake Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding Instruction and Trips
Full Moon Kayaking Paddles for Women
Lake Day Trips
River Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding Instruction and Trips
Unique Outdoors Offerings:
Intro. to Target Shooting for Women (Shotgun skeet)
Intro. to Target Shooting for Women (Handguns)
Intro. to Light Archery Target Shooting for Women
Intro. to Horse Handling for Women
Intro. to Linville Gorge Hiking Day Trip for Women
Botanical and Flora I.D. Hikes and paddles for Women
and more!
Multi-Day Trips:
Spring and Fall Mountain/Coastal Kayaking, Camping, Backpacking and Hiking Trips
Private Instruction with Jo:
Private Instruction truly is like taking two or more group classes because you are the focus and we can do a lot more but we take it nice and easy and enjoy the process at the same time.
Flat water kayak
Flat water Stand Up Paddleboard
Flat to Class 1 River Kayak
Flat to Class 1 River Stand Up Paddleboard
I can provide the boat or board, paddle, pfd, equipment or you can use your own approved, appropriate kayak or SUP. Event fees includes detailed coaching before each event on what to wear, what to bring, so you can plan ahead and be prepared.
**CUSTOM GUIDED TRIPS ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. and BEYOND
Email Jo for discussion and pricing
SOLD OUT Outdoor Women by Jo Proia Custom Tech Shirt
$32.00
($2.50 shipping)
SOLD OUT
Help protect yourself from the sun and bugs while kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or whatever you're doing outdoors in style in our beautiful custom tech quick dry turquoise logo shirt. Please NOTE: sizes are MENS so choose one size down if you usually order women's sizes. I can bring it to your scheduled activity (please let me know by emailing me at jo@outdoorwomenbyjp.com) or you can have it shipped in the continental U.S. for $2.50
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
PLEASE INDICATE SIZE IN PAYPAL ORDER NOTES
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE SHIRT, EMAIL ME AND I WILL INVOICE YOU FOR MULTIPLES.
SOLD OUT Logo Trucker Hat Charcoal/Turquoise
$20.00
($3.50 shipping)
Protect your face from the sun while you are kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking or whatever you're doing outdoors; proudly wear our custom trucker style hat with woven patch logo. Fully adjustable in the back, comfortable fit. This is the most popular trucker style out there. Get yours today! I can bring to your scheduled activity or ship to you for $3.50
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE HAT EMAIL ME AND I WILL INVOICE YOU FOR MULTIPLES.
SOLD OUT Logo Turquoise/White Truck Hat
$20.00
Protect your face from the sun while kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or whatever you're doing outdoors; as you proudly wear our custom trucker style hat with woven patch logo. Fully adjustable in the back, comfortable fit. This is the most popular trucker style out there. Get yours today! I can bring to your scheduled activity or ship to you for $3.50
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE HAT, EMAIL ME AND I WILL INVOICE YOU FOR MULTIPLES.
SOLD OUT Logo Ball Cap Dark Charcoal
$20.00
SOLD OUT, MORE ON THE WAY!
Protect your face from the sun while kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or whatever you're doing outdoors as you proudly wear our custom logo ballcap (not trucker) style with woven patch logo. Adjustable in the back, comfortable fit. Get yours today! I can bring to your scheduled activity or ship to you for $3.50
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE HAT, EMAIL ME AND I WILL INVOICE YOU FOR MULTIPLES.
Outdoor Women Logo Stickers
$2.00
($0.00 shipping)
Show your joy of kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and love of the outdoors by displaying our custom logo sticker! 3x3 in., perfect for your water bottle, cooler, kayak, sup, car....or anywhere! I can bring to your scheduled appointment or drop into the mail for you!
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE STICKER, EMAIL ME AND I WILL INVOICE YOU FOR MULTIPLES.
Available on Amazon.com
$19.95
There are many lakes in the NC Piedmont, this guide book lists twenty eight of the most popular, as well as some of the lesser known lakes for kayaking, motorboat, stand up paddle boarding, fish, picnic, hike, camp and more outdoors activities. This third edition includes gps information, directions, lake schedules, ramp descriptions, lake maps, marina contact information, quick references guides, kayak gear trip lists outfitters and much more! I can bring it to you at your scheduled activity (let me know by emailing me at jo@outdoorwomenbyjp.com) or you can have it shipped for $2.00
Just say the word and I'll write you a note inside and sign it. :)