Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors
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National Ski Patrol & Beech Mtn
January 31, 2019 23:18 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBNational Ski Patrol & Beech Mtn. both have a local man that is tremendously active in education, safety & promoting skiing; & he’s a Union County man. Richard Yercheck shares his journey in the ski world & how we can participate. www.nsp.org
Cold Weather
January 31, 2019 23:13 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBOutdoor Guys Talk about cold weather & what the point is for staying inside. Don grew up in the Midwest; farming, bird hunting, fishing but minus 20 degrees can be dangerous.
Charlotte Running Club
January 24, 2019 20:29 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBCharlotte Running Club has a 4K & 8K this Saturday at McAlpine Park & the Outdoor Guys talk with Mike Beigay about those races plus some of the other things that the Charlotte Running Club has going on.
Talk about Storytellers & Adventure Video Contest at Jesse Brown’s
January 24, 2019 20:28 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBThe Outdoor Guys chat about the upcoming group of Storytellers and an overview of their topics. Plus, if you have an Adventure Video to submit head over to http://jessebrowns.com/adventure-video-contest/ & sign up to possibly win $500.
The Health of NC BBQ
January 24, 2019 20:27 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Health of NC BBQ is a topic that the outdoor guys are interested in learning about. Longleaf Politics publisher, Andrew Dunn, talks about his article on BBQ & the possibility of enforcing what NC BBQ really is. https://longleafpolitics.com/north-carolina-barbecue-laws/
Bartee Family Ski Trip
January 24, 2019 20:25 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBOutdoor Guys Talk about the Bill Bartee Family Ski Trip. Bill tells about the losing himself and his children in the mountains of Colorado.
Aunt Bee living in Siler City
January 17, 2019 19:38 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBAunt Bea living in Siler City is a curiosity. Known as a benefactor of causes & participant in parades as well as being grumpy & abrasive, Frances Bavier spent her time in NYC & then Los Angeles before retiring to Siler City. She passed away in 1989 but a lot of Carolinians have an interest in her time here & we’re going to take a look at her legacy. https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article224134740.html
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway
January 17, 2019 19:17 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBFriends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ken Carpenter, chairs the High Country chapter of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a ribbon of road that weaves through the region’s vibrant living traditions. From Cherokee life and agricultural history to Southern Appalachian crafts and music, the Parkway’s 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina offer many ways to explore rich traditions. Since 2010, The High Country chapter has helped mind Milepost 275 – 315, through the communit...
Winter Short Track Mountain Bike Series
January 17, 2019 19:14 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWinter Short Track Mountain Bike Series for 2019 is kicking off. When cabin fever starts to set in during the heart of winter, there are some folks that refuse to take it lightly. That’s where this area mountain bike race fits. For all ages & experience levels, Neal Boyd comes on to talk about its start & what has become a Charlotte winter tradition. https://wintershorttrack.racesonline.com/
Busiest week of NC’s Ski & Snowboard Season
January 17, 2019 19:09 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBBusiest week of NC’s Ski & Snowboard Season is now & plenty of our listeners are heading to area resorts. The Outdoor Guys chat about it on this segment of the program.
Tragedy, Forgiveness & Friendship
January 10, 2019 17:44 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDean Otto has a ton of accomplishment before September 24th 2016: NYC Marathon runner, Triathlete, father, husband. However, that date changed his life. Here we’ll learn about that date & the people that came into his life afterwards. Plus, how he became a guest on the ELLEN SHOW & Today? He’ll share his upcoming appearance at Storyteller Night at Jesse Brown’s, January 31, 2019, 6—8p.m.
Fish Hippie: Goodbye to Walker’s Cay
January 10, 2019 17:41 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBBen Webb, speaks about being a viticulturist (listen & find out what that is), founder of Fish Hippie Apparel & storyteller at Jesse Brown’s. Listen in on what’s happening in his hometown of Mt. Airy, too. www.fishhippie.com www.oldnorthstatewinery.com
Cross Charlotte Trail Surprise
January 10, 2019 17:38 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBEly Portillo covers items ranging from development, politics & transportation for The Charlotte Observer & all came together this week with a surprise overrun at the city government center. He talks about this on this week’s segment. Article below: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article224075085.html
Hunt & Ski
January 10, 2019 17:37 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBHunt & Ski with the Outdoor Guys- Don’s deer hunt in Missouri & Bill talks about the colder temperatures in the Carolina’s allowing the ski resorts to build the base back for the upcoming busy season.
Scouting for Food 2019
January 04, 2019 16:35 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBTina Postel, Loaves & Fishes, talks about serving the hungry in our community and one of the greatest raisers of food is culminating on February 2nd with the Mecklenburg County Council of Boy Scouts of America. http://www.mccscouting.org/scouting-for-food
A Gift of Experience on the AT
January 04, 2019 16:33 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBFire Chief Ed Harville (retired) speaks about the changes in backpacking over 50 years and taking on the AT in 2019. It all began as a gift.Gift from Last Year being redeemed in 2019
A Long Winding Road
January 04, 2019 16:32 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBBruce Bowers, A Long Winding Road & Story Teller Night January 31st, Chronicles the making of the documentary: Blue Ridge Parkway: A Long & Winding Road & the adventure of travelling to Spain for a 500 mile hike on the Camino de Santiago.
Storyteller Night…how it began
January 04, 2019 16:30 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBHeld 3 times a year: the next event is Thursday, January 31st, 2019, starting at 6 p.m. & featuring 3, 20 minute stories by nominated guests that share life changing occurrences, adventures & moments of meaning that have occurred in their life.
Sugar Mountain
December 28, 2018 02:16 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBKim Jochl, talks Sugar Mountain & the successful early season of skiing. We’ll also learn about flying & writing, too.
Signs of 2018
December 28, 2018 02:15 - 12 minutes - 11 MBChristopher Lawing talks signs of 2018 & predictions for 2019
Kinetic Heights
December 28, 2018 02:14 - 12 minutes - 11 MBSarah Pay of Kinetic Heights, speaks on Resolutions, how to keep them & Exercise.
Hikes Close By
December 28, 2018 02:14 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBBill Bartee talks on Hikes close by for those getting started: McDowell, Crowders, Morrow Mtn & South Mountain are places that you can go begin the adventure of hiking.
WBT Holiday on Ice
December 22, 2018 02:10 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBWBT Holiday on Ice is going on to the new year. Jesse Nixon is making it happen and sharing with the Outdoor Guys during this special time of our year.
The Business of Scouting
December 22, 2018 02:09 - 12 minutes - 11 MBMark Turner, Scout Executive talks about the Business of Scouting & how it is going in Mecklenburg County.
Christmastown USA, McAdenville, NC
December 22, 2018 02:08 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDick Roberts talks Christmastown USA, McAdenville, NC. He was there at the founding of the lights & has seen 7 decades worth of it. We’ll find out the changes over the years and the best way to see the lights.
Holiday Time
December 22, 2018 02:07 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBHoliday Time on the Carolina Outdoors. The Outdoor Guys talk about percentage of belief: Bigfoot, Aliens & more.
The Blackalachian
December 13, 2018 17:05 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Blackalachian, aka Daniel White, has taken off his hiking boots (First Goldmouth rapper/ hiker on the Appalachian Trail) for some biking shorts & @theblackalachian tackles the Underground Railroad route from Alabama to Canada & talks about those exploits plus the upcoming 2019 adventure that takes him overseas
High School Basketball
December 13, 2018 17:03 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHigh School Basketball in the Charlotte-area has been covered for years by The Charlotte Observer’s Langston Wertz, Jr. He joins the Outdoor Guys to talk about the schools (public & private), the players & some tournaments that we may want to attend in our area to see them play.
Roaring Riot
December 13, 2018 17:01 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBCan you imagine turning your passion into a job? 6 years ago, Zach Luttrell, did just that. He founded and runs Roaring Riot, one of the most successful “fan clubs” in professional sports. The team of passion? The Carolina Panthers.
Cowboys in Las Vegas
December 13, 2018 16:59 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBCowboys in Las Vegas seems an awkward thing. But in December the National Finals Rodeo shows up with contestants, media & fans for this ten day event. Bill Bartee gives his quick overview of how it all goes down.
Strangest Holiday Traditions
December 07, 2018 19:39 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAround here, we’re most comfortable with the jolly old elf, a turkey — or even Christmas ravioli? Christmas traditions around the world can seem anything but “traditional” when compared to how we celebrate the holiday. Guest host DC Lucchesi quizzes Don Yager and TJ in this “true or false” contest.
The Big Christmas Bike Drive
December 07, 2018 19:37 - 11 minutes - 11 MBDon and DC welcome WBT’s John Hancock to talk about the of the biggest bike and toy drives in the city. The Kids’ First Christmas event kicks off next week with an on-air auction, a BIG bike drive, and a volunteer day. Here’s how this event has impacted tens of thousands of families’ lives— and how you can be a part of it.
Lowrys Christmas Parade
December 07, 2018 19:29 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIt doesn’t get much more old fashioned that this, folks! The town of Lowrys, South Carolina host a seriously family-friendly holiday parade that swells this tiny town of about 200 to more than 10,000. What’s so great about old-timey tractors, horse-drawn floats and hundreds of horses? Listen in to find out what makes it a holiday tradition for folks all over the Carolinas.
Outdoor Guys Talk – 12/8
December 07, 2018 19:28 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBDon Yager is back from the wilds and here in the studio to talk holiday traditions. What’s on the menu when family comes to town for Christmas? DC Lucchesi pinch hits for the rodeo-bound Bill Bartee in this episode of the Carolina Outdoors.
Ski Beech
November 30, 2018 16:19 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSki Beech has a new lift open, snow on the ground & is open for business. Talia Freeman gives us the lowdown on the upcoming ski season at Beech mountain & early opportunities that we may have. Talia L. Freeman | Director of Marketing BEECH MOUNTAIN RESORT, INC. www.beechmountainresort.com Banner Elk, NC 28604
Enjoy the Night Sky at a Local Planetarium
November 30, 2018 16:18 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBEnjoying the night sky at a local planetarium is easy to do at the Schiele Museum in Gastonia. Will Snyder is Planetarium Director & he’s going to share what we can see if you are a sky gazer. Snyder shares his passion & knowledge through educating & entertaining people about stars, planets, comets & more. We learn about the Christmas Comet, Geminids Meteor Shower, Orio, a schedule of events, tickets to come. Will Snyder, Planetarium Director Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetari...
Bear Friendly (or Not) City-Asheville, NC
November 30, 2018 16:16 - 13 minutes - 12 MBBear Friendly (or Not) City-Asheville, NC with Bruce Henderson https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article221903215.html Naturalist, William Bartram wrote in his journal when in western NC in 1774, complaining, “the bears are yet too numerous.” However, the topic that has been in the news the past few years is human/bear cohabitation, and North Carolina's largest mountain city, Asheville, is a hotbed of the topic.
The #OutdoorGuys Talk About December
November 30, 2018 16:13 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBThe #OutdoorGuys talk about December & skiing close by, a bear-friendly city where the welcome may becoming worn & what you can see in the Winter Night Sky.
Mount Kilimanjaro
November 24, 2018 13:32 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBMount Kilimanjaro & Macon Dunnagan are becoming synonymous in Charlotte. This local man has climbed it 40+ times & willingly shares information with new people attempting to check off their bucket list. Listen in as the #OutdoorGuys chat about training, travel, safari & getting to the top of Africa. He’ll be presenting on Africa on November 29th , 6:30 p.m. & December 1st, 4:30 p.m. both at Jesse Brown’s-Charlotte.
Goodbye to a River Keeper
November 24, 2018 13:32 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBGoodbye to a River Keeper is instore on the Carolina Outdoors as outgoing Catawba Riverkeeper, Sam Perkins, comes on to share the successes and challenges faced during the last 6 ½ years in his capacity on the river chain. Coal ash, awareness & development are some of the topics that we’ll cover. Also, the future River keeper as Perkins moves onto a new challenge. www.catawbariverkeeper.com
Holiday Traditions (& Leftovers)
November 24, 2018 13:31 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHoliday Traditions (& Leftovers) with Chef Jim Noble is a popular topic on the Carolina Outdoor program; especially when it involves food. This time of year food is a hearty topic & the founder of Noble’s Food & Pursuits (Rooster’s, King’s Kitchen & Noble Smoke) talks about “restoring” oneself at a restaurant & with family and friends during the holiday. https://noblefoodandpursuits.com/
Deer Hunting in the Midwest vs. the Carolinas
November 24, 2018 13:30 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBThe #outdoorguys talk about the differences between deer hunting in the Midwest versus the Carolinas. Plus, recognition of the many people travelling this weekend.
Elevated Travel Season
November 19, 2018 00:01 - 7 minutes - 9.96 MBElevated travel season this fall is beginning now. The outdoor guys talk about the new AAA report speaking about when, how & why more people are traveling at Thanksgiving 2018 than 2005. https://newsroom.aaa.com/2018/11/thanksgiving-travel-forecast-2018/
Big Fat World Tours
November 19, 2018 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBBig Fat World Tours was started by a lady with a career in Tech, however, it wasn’t fulfilling. That’s when, Megan Riley, decided to quit the grind and begin traveling with a purpose & for some purposes. Her company, Big Fat World Tours, leads small group trips to places that you’ve heard of but most have never been. She speaks with Bill Bartee about past trips, safety & upcoming 2019 trips like Nepal trekking trips. https://bigfatworldtours.com/
Dangers of Walking in Charlotte
November 18, 2018 23:58 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBDangers of walking in Charlotte is an issue that has become elevated over the past couple of years with a growing number of fatalities. Ely Portillo of The Charlotte Observer talks about this issue with Bill Bartee. Afterwards, they get into a more relaxing and fun topic of hiking trails & areas, 3 hours or less from Charlotte. www.elyportillo.com https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article221591730.html https://www.charlottefive.com/best-hikes-living-here/
Holiday Traditions, Travel & Fun “Incidences”
November 18, 2018 23:55 - 6 minutes - 8.87 MBThe #outdoorguys on @WBTRadio talk about holiday traditions, travel & fun “incidences” along the way. Don Yager is out but Bill Bartee & TJ “the DJ” Boggs hold down the fort. It’s the beginning of Thanksgiving-time!
Rural Hill
November 08, 2018 22:37 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBYou don’t have to travel far from the city to be rural. In fact, Rural Hill, located in Huntersville, is right in our backyard. Along with Executive Director, Jeff Fissell, we’re going to learn about all the reoccurring events including Sheepdog Trails, Highland Echoes, Loch Norman Scottish Games & more. http://www.ruralhill.net/
Charlotte Stories
November 08, 2018 22:33 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBCharlotte Stories founder Scott Jensen talks about local, national, international stories that he follows and writes about. If you want to know the states with the biggest people, purple fence paint & railroad rides in North Carolina are all a part of the topic. https://www.charlottestories.com/see-purple-fence-posts-north-carolina-get-away-asap/ https://www.charlottestories.com/north-carolinas-wine-themed-railroad-perfect-fall-adventure/
The Outdoor Guys Talk!
November 08, 2018 22:30 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Outdoor Guys talk! DC Lucchesi joins in with his views of the 2018 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. Bill Bartee provides some feedback and appreciation for the locally founded, Learn to Ride Program (www.learntorideclt.com), & other items of interest with the Carolina Outdoors.
Yosemite Deaths During a Selfie
November 01, 2018 17:36 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBYosemite deaths during a selfie made the Outdoor Guys think about being cautious around waterfalls, cliffs & other beautiful places where pictures are taken. We consider the things we talk about encouraging but don’t let your guard down because wetness, wind guests & unsure footing can quickly make an outing become something deadly.