Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors
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Winter Short Track Series with Neal Boyd
January 26, 2024 22:06 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBSegment 2, January 28th, 2024 The entrance into a new year opens up a lot of new things for the Carolina Outdoors. However, at the same time, it means that there are several things that are recognized as a tradition. One of them is the KASK Winter Short Track Series presented by Audi Charlotte & 76. This series has been going on for over twenty years Neal Boyd, founder & promoter, joins host Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s to talk about the race series. THINGS WE LEARN: The track is m...
Sunglasses in the Wintertime with Eliot Boyd from Maui Jim
January 26, 2024 21:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe beach, the lake, out on a stream, or just on a summer time walk: That’s when we wear sunglasses, Right? What if I told you that winter time is a more troubling time for sun and your eyes? Eliot Boyd from the high-end, active lifestyle & sport glass company, Maui Jim Sunglasses, joins the program to talk about the importance of eye protection year around. THINGS WE LEARN: Winter brings the sun lower on the horizon & reflects at lower angles & at a brighter power. Polarization impr...
Wrap Up! Upcoming Events/Thanks to Guests
January 26, 2024 20:48 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBSegment 4, January 28th, 2024 Remember one of the best Valentine's Gifts ever: A Fly Fishing Wade Trip for Two in the North Carolina mountains. Buy it now & book it later. Check out upcoming events: Free City Hikes, Fly Tying Classes, & Fly Fishing Trips. Special thanks to our guests: Christian Giglia from Jesse Brown's, Neal Boyd from the Kask Short Track Winter Series presented by Audi Charlotte &76, & Eliot Boyd with Maui Jim.
Show Introduction
January 18, 2024 22:48 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBSegment 1, January 20th, 2024 The Carolina Outdoors starts up with a history & success of Snowboarding & finishes with a Nourish Up & feeding the community. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown's.
The Sport of Snowboarding with Chris Hardin
January 18, 2024 22:37 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSegment 2, January 20th, 2024 It’s winter time in the Carolinas and that continues our conversations about some of the sports of winter. Previous segments have had us visiting with some of the North Carolina Resorts (listen to the podcast) where skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing are all taking place but we wanted to delve a little bit into the history and growth of one of those sports. Chris Hardin, a former professional snowboarder & current manufacturer's representative with Sout...
Nourish Up with Tina Postel
January 18, 2024 21:55 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBSegment 3, January 20th, 2024 Talking about food on an outdoor show can be fun. We’ve covered camping food, state fair food, and the traditions & symbolism of food during certain times of the year like Thanksgiving & New Year's. On this segment Tina Postel, CEO of Nourish Up recently joined Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to speak about the food & nourishment needs in the Charlotte community. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: The history of Loaves & Fishes/...
Wrap up for the Week
January 18, 2024 21:29 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBSegment 4, January 20th, 2024 Always learning here on the Carolina Outdoors Program & Podcast. The 18th edition of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is coming to Charlotte on March 21st, 2024. All Travelers, anglers, & fans of independent film are welcome to purchase a ticket while supplies last. Live music begins at 5 p.m. with the films starting at 7 p.m. Members of the fly fishing and conservation community will be on-hand for you to meet & learn about the sport of a lifetime, fly fi...
This Week’s Intro-
January 12, 2024 00:04 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBSegment 1, January 13th, 2024 Opening Segment of this week's program. Listen in as host, Bill Bartee, speaks about how to handle high water and crossing streams. Later in the show, Bartee, catches up with Talia Freeman from Beech Mountain Resort to learn what's happening on the mountain this winter. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by Jesse Brown's, Charlotte's original outdoor store.
River & Stream Crossings & Rules of Engagement
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSegment 2, January 13th, 2024 Of course with the recent rains that we’ve gotten over the past weeks it has brought cause for those of us travelling in water. Of course, recognizing how we’re travelling in our car is one thing but what about those folks that are in the back country? Your host, Bill Bartee, on this edition of the Carolina Outdoors, shares how to be educated & careful about crossing a stream or river when out on a hike or fishing trip. Now it may seem silly to many of us. Wh...
Beech Mountain Resort this Winter with Talia Freeman
January 11, 2024 23:53 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSegment 3, January 13th, 2024 Beech Mountain Resort in Beech Mountain, NC, is the highest altitude ski resort on the East Coast. Talia Freeman returns to the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the season, investments in equipment, & snow tubing on this edition of the Carolina Outdoors. During the conversation you'll learn about the Village at the base of the mountain that hosts lodging, food, music, and more. Add a terrain park, ice skating, equipment & apparel rental & Beech Mountain Resort...
Thanks for Joining Us This Week
January 11, 2024 23:36 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBSegment 4, January 13th, 2024 Tune in for any missed segments via Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors & you're always invited to the outdoor store of Charlotte, Jesse Brown's. You're always invited to visit the store in-person or online.
Elijah Saint Blancard and Adam Suggs Coming Up!
January 05, 2024 17:56 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBSegment 1, January 6th, 2023 This week Carolina Outdoors host Bill Bartee dives into conversations surrounding fly-tying skills and events along with discussing some of the most affordable mountain towns in the USA! Powered by local outdoor store & fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown's: host Bill Bartee invites you to a replay of a visit with Elijah Saint Blancard of Jesse Brown's Outdoors & Appalachian State University student Adam Suggs. It's that time of year again, The Fly-Fishing Film T...
The Future of the Mountain Town with Adam Suggs
January 05, 2024 17:45 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBSegment 2, January 6th, 2023 It doesn't get much better than the mountains! On this segment of the Carolina Outdoors show, host Bill Bartee dives into conversation inspired by a The Future of the Mountain Town article written by Heather Hansman of Outside Online. With towns listed such as Legrand, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, and Saranac, New York Hansman discusses the affordability and appreciation for the outdoors that numerous towns across the United States hold. However, one town listed happen...
Fly-Tying Fun with Elijah Saint Blancard
January 05, 2024 17:07 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBSegment 3, January 6th, 2023 It's fly-fishing season, folks! In the fly-fishing world, the sport is divided into 3 skill categories: casting, fishing, and fly-tying. Jesse Brown's Outdoors' very own head fly-fishing instructor and guide Elijah Saint Blancard joins the Carolina Outdoors show to talk all about that third pillar, fly-tying. Elijah delves into the environment out on the NC waters this season. Less crowded rivers and lower water levels sure have made for interesting and enjoyabl...
Last Segment of the Week
January 05, 2024 16:00 - 1 minute - 944 KBSegment 4, January 6th, 2024 Wrap up! Seven Most Affordable Mountain Towns in the US, broadcast student, Adam Suggs, & head fly fishing guide & lead instructor, Elijah Saint Blancard, talks fly tying. The Carolina Outdoor program is powered by the local fly shop & Charlotte's outdoor store, Jesse Brown's. Outfitting for a hike, trip, or fly rod since 1970.
Intro to This Week’s Winter Activities Show
December 28, 2023 22:14 - 3 minutes - 4.14 MBSegment 1, December 30th, 2023 All aboard and welcome to the final Carolina Outdoors episode of 2023! This week Carolina Outdoors host Bill Bartee dives into conversations all about the popular winter activities of skiing, snowboarding, and duck hunting! Powered by local outdoor store & fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown's: host Bill Bartee invites you to a replay of a visit with Jimmy Dobes of Southeast Specialty Outdoors & Kim Jochl from the Sugar Mountain Resort.
Sugar Mountain Skiing with Kim Jochl
December 28, 2023 22:05 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBSegment 2, December 30th, 2023 It's wintertime and folks not only from the Carolinas but up and down the eastern seaboard are making the trip to the largest ski resort in North Carolina! Sugar Mountain Resort is the destination of the season and Kim Jochl joins the Carolina Outdoors podcast to discuss all things Ski Sugar. Kim Jochl is an aviator, multiple time author, ski athlete, and helps to run the show up on Sugar Mountain. With freezing temperatures at night and milder temperatures d...
Duck Hunting with Jimmy Dobes
December 28, 2023 21:19 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBSegment 3, December 30th, 2023 Believe it or not, there are few groups of people who love this time of year when the cold and nastier weather shows up! On this section of Carolina Outdoors we delve into the life of one of those groups-- duck hunters. Jimmy Dobes of Southeast Specialty Outdoors joins the conversation to discuss all things duck hunting and how to best prepare for an enjoyable hunt this season. From analyzing wind direction, choosing your decoy spread, using various calls and ...
Goodbye 2023 Segment
December 28, 2023 20:13 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBSegment ,4 December 30th, 2023 Show wrap up includes thank you to Kim Jochl from Sugar Mountain Resort & Jimmy Dobes from Southeast Specialty Outdoors. For more information visit us at Charlotte's outdoor store, Jesse Brown's
Saddle Up on the Intro!
December 22, 2023 23:58 - 1 minute - 968 KBSegment 1, December 23rd, 2023 Saddle Up! The Carolina Outdoors is now in session. Powered by local outdoor store & fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown's: Host Bill Bartee invites you to a replay of a visit with Dick Roberts of McAdenville & Stephen Youngblade from the Whitewater Center.
Winter Whitewater Center with Stephen Youngblade
December 22, 2023 23:54 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSegment 2, December 23rd, 2023 Built so that you could access the activities of the mountains closer to the city, The Whitewater Center, located in western Mecklenburg continues to be a place of activity, even in the winter. Many of us use the venue for mountain biking, climbing, music festivals, ropes courses and YES-white water rafting and kayaking. But what about...winter time? Several years ago, ice skating was added but now it has been expanded. The Pond, some of the trails are lit-...
Replay- McAdenville, NC – Christmastown U.S.A.
December 22, 2023 23:48 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBSegment 3, December 23rd, 2023 We took a look back to 2021 & Christmas Day with a visit with Dick Roberts. He was on hand when this village in the 1950's when McAdenville became Christmas Town, USA. Our sponsor, Jesse Brown's, invites you to check out the famed Sundowner GTX boots for your next visit to the woods, city, restaurant, or campus.
Thank you for listening!
December 22, 2023 22:37 - 1 minute - 965 KBSegment 4, December 23rd, 2023 A quick thanks to our guests: Stephen Youngblade from the Whitewater Center & a return to a 2021 visit with Christmas Town's Dick Roberts. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by the Filson shirts at the Charlotte outdoor store & sponsor, Jesse Brown's.
Jay Ahuja & Jake Rash Upcoming
December 14, 2023 22:46 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBSegment 1, December 16th, 2023 Outdoor Activities, Events, & the People that make things happen in our Carolina Outdoors. This week the program features Jay Ahuja & the Documentary, "Live from the Double Door" & Jake Rash, Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Powered by the local fly shop and Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown's.
Cold Water Fisheries in North Carolina with Jake Rash
December 14, 2023 22:41 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBSegment 2, December 16th, 2023 It’s easy to talk about cold water fisheries when it is cold & that’s what we’re about to do on this segment of the Carolina Outdoors. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Jake Rash, the Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Here he assists with the coordination of applied research and management of the state’s trout resources. This means he h...
Double Door Inn is Celebrated with Jay Ahuja
December 14, 2023 22:28 - 18 minutes - 17 MBSegment 3, December 16th, 2023 There is a quote in a documentary, created in Charlotte: “Good Music & A Good Place to play it…bring people together.” The Executive Producer of that documentary, Jay Ahuja, Ahuja Daddy Productions, was one of the creators of the documentary, Live From the Double Door. The Double Door Tavern opened in December of 1973 at 216 E. Independence here in CLT. This was right around the corner from the local outdoor store that had just recently opened called Jesse B...
Thanks to our Guests this Week
December 14, 2023 20:58 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBSegment 4, December 16th, 2023 Jay Ahuja mentioned that other places to hear good live music in Charlotte are Comet Grill, Neighborhood Theater, & the Visulite. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors thanked his guests, Jay Ahuja, from Live From the Double Door, & Jake Rash, of the NC Wildlife Resource Commission. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area
Tune In! A Great Show Upcoming
December 08, 2023 01:11 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MBSegment 1, December 9th 2023 Segment Highlights: Tune in for Judy Walker of the Mecklenburg Audobon Society & Robin Stallings from Robin Stallings Art. First, Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown's & host of the Carolina Outdoors talks about the Holiday Hop in Southpark (Charlotte, NC). Also, an Informational for the April 20th, 2024, Ultimate Hike with Cure Search for Children's Cancer will happen on December 13th, 6-7 pm at Jesse Brown's. Lastly, Bill talks ab...
Robin Stallings talks Art on Display
December 08, 2023 00:59 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSegment 2, December 9th, 2023 The Southpark Community Partners is celebrating the holidays with the Holiday Hop. It started on December 6th and ends December 10th. This includes free shuttle rides throughout the municipal district of Southpark, activities & deals, festivities, & a Window Walk. Our next guest, Robin Stallings, is a local artist with an interesting story. Her art is on display at Jesse Brown's, as a part of the Window Walk. A celebration of local artists sharing their tal...
Mecklenburg Audobon Society with Judy Walker
December 08, 2023 00:29 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBSegment 3, December 9th 2023 One of the most participated pursuits in the United States is birdwatching. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration there are over 45 million Americans that take part in birdwatching each year. Think of the different ways that we watch birds. Someone on Lake Normanchasing stripers & hybrid bass eating on the surface will use the signs of birds eating to help locate the fish. Then there is the deer hunter sitting in his stand, watching ...
Send off and Thanks this Week
December 08, 2023 00:13 - 31 seconds - 480 KBSegment 4, December 9th, 2023 Thank you to Robin Stallings of Robin Stallings Art & Judy Walker from the Mecklenburg Audobon Society for joining us this week. Remember to make the Carolina Outdoors look a little bit better than you found it...& Pick Up Your Trash. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.
Show Open
December 01, 2023 23:50 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBSegment 1, December 2nd, 2023 We're starting the show. Enjoy our topics of Cold Weather Camping and the Twentieth anniversary of Mountain Khakis. You're invited to events at Jesse Brown's this month: Thursday, December 7th, 2--6, Holiday Open House at Jesse Brown's with Mountain Khakis & Legacy Whiskey Wednesday, December 13th, 6--7, Cure Search for Children's Cancer Hiking Informational
Cold Weather Camping with Alex Flowers
December 01, 2023 23:47 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBSegment 3, December 2nd, 2023 The cold weather is here & while that means that many like huddling up around a fire place there are still a lot of people that continue to get outdoors. Hunters, Hikers, & yes, even campers are still being outside during the cold weather months. There are several reasons that cold weather camping is desirable. We’re going to talk about some of those reasons: Less haze for views, no bugs, no snakes, less sweat & perspiration & also guess what…less crowds. H...
Mountain Khakis Celebrates Twenty Years with Ronnie Warner
December 01, 2023 23:37 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBSegment 3, December 2nd, 2023 Twenty years ago a new brand started in the outdoor business. It started as a business plan that was unveiled at Jesse Brown's. The business plan was for the brand, Mountain Khakis. The pants, inspired by the mountain west, where groomed by the south. In fact, the brand was founded and is still headquartered in Charlotte. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Ronnie Warner fro...
Show Wrap Up!
December 01, 2023 22:10 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBSegment 4, December 2nd, 2023 Join us for a Holiday Open House, Thursday, December 7th, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a Mountain Khaki Whiskey Tasting & Pants Try On Event Also, a Cure Search for Children's Cancer event on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This Week on the Carolina Outdoors
November 17, 2023 00:25 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBSegment 1 November 18th, 2023 Listen in this week to camp fire & burning bans from the Blue Ridge Parkway to more than 13 state parks. The ban is due to dry weather. Also, prepare for conversations with Chef Jim Noble. He has popular restaurants such as Roosters & Noble Smoke. Plus, Jane Singleton Myers will join the program to talk about Trees Charlotte.
Thanksgiving Food Conversation with Noble Food & Pursuits, Chef Jim Noble
November 17, 2023 00:20 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSegment 2, November 18th, 2023 Thanksgiving brings so many friends & families together each year. It is a time of celebration. Famed North Carolina chef, Jim Noble, returns to the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the heritage & traditions of Thanksgiving but also the mission of feeding the spiritual soul of many with Noble & companies other mission. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors always like a good meal. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown's & host of the Carolin...
Trees Charlotte with Executive Director Jane Singleton Myers
November 16, 2023 23:57 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSegment 3, November 18th, 2023 Studies show that being around trees lowers stress, improves focus, & invites calming feelings. Also, people that take breaks in a green environment have more task consistency & make less errors that those that take breaks looking at concrete. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors may be bird watchers, deer hunters, hikers, or just like a tree for shade on a sunny day. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown's & host of the Carolina Outdoors h...
Thankful for our Guests in :30 Seconds
November 16, 2023 23:18 - 32 seconds - 496 KBSegment 4, November 18th, 2023 :30 Seconds Sending thanks for our guests & TJ the DJ for helping make this week's show! Remember to Make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it...& Pick Up Your Trash!
Bear Attack at Gorges State Park
November 09, 2023 21:21 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBNovember 11th, 2023 Segment 1, Bear attack on a camper trailer in Sapphire, NC closes the campground at Gorges State Park until November 16th, 2023. The supposed bear ripped the siding off the trailer. Neither bear nor visitor to the park were injured during the attack. However, the park decided to close the campground for two weeks. Staff is implementing precautions to prevent bear interactions with humans. The park remains open for day use. but the park advises visitors to always use ...
Fly Fishing Trips with Jesse Brown’s & Updated Fire Ban
November 09, 2023 21:07 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSegment 2, November 11th, 2023 Deer hunters wake up! But please be safe with tree stands & motorists need to be aware during the deer rut. False albacore is happening at the southern Outer Banks on Harker's Island & the Cape Lookout area. A Sage nine-weight fly rod or a Sage ten-weight Fly Rod is perfect for this type of fly fishing. Trout streams continue to be low. However the low water has helped the top water fly fishing action in the mountains. Fly Fishing trips have continued to be ...
Fall on the Bush N Vine Farm with Sam Hall
November 09, 2023 20:54 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBSegment 3, November 11th, 2023 Fall and November help take us to the fresh air of the countryside. Take a breath, look at the blue sky, & somehow feel in touch with nature and the outdoors. Farm life is a part of that outdoors experience. Some listening may live on a farm while many more have had relatives that spent time in their lives on the farm. The rest of us enjoy the harvest, the bounty from the farm. The Carolina Outdoors heads down to the crossroad community of Filbert, SC, loca...
Made In U.S.A. Boots at Jesse Brown’s
November 09, 2023 20:41 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBSegment 4, November 11th, 2023 Hiking safely around waterfalls is important this time of year. Fallen leaves, algae on rocks, & freezing temperatures can make it dangerous. Listen to host, Bill Bartee, from the outdoor store in Charlotte. L.L. Bean's famed Duck Boot is on-hand at Jesse Brown's & at the Southern Christmas Show Booth #38. This boot is made in the U.S.A. Stop by and check it out. Plus, we revisit the incident that occurred at Gorges State Park during October. A bear tore...
Prepare for a Hike & some Raptors
November 03, 2023 14:45 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBSegment 1, November 4th, 2023 The Carolina Outdoor program starts up this week's show. Topics are a hike gone wrong & the Carolina Raptor Center. Note: If you're going for a hike remember to take, navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, emergency shelter.
Day Hike Turned into a 30-Foot Fall from Trail
November 03, 2023 14:31 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSegment 2, November 4th, 2023 This time of year puts a lot of us into the outdoors. We don’t worry about the bugs, the heat, & we can enjoy the fresh air & beauty that the outdoors gives us. One of the top visited places are the mountains. Anyone who has been through the NC mountain towns of Boone or Asheville, has seen the amount of visitors enjoying nature’s annual show of the leaf change. Another group of folks have hit the trail to enjoy some exercise, fresh air, and beauty. Althoug...
Carolina Raptor Center Flies onto the Show with CEO Erin Katzner
November 03, 2023 13:31 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSegment 3, November 4th, 2023 One of the best parts of being outdoors is being able to wildlife watch. Birds are the most popular animal to view & the raptor being the most captivating & inspiring. This of the fishing of an osprey, the soaring of an eagle, the hunting eye of a hawk, or the wisdom of an owl. All of those birds of prey are able to be seen in the wild of the Carolinas. However there is also the Carolina Raptor Center located at the Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC....
Visit Jesse Brown’s for the Outdoors Most Popular Brands
November 03, 2023 12:44 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBNovember 4th, 2023, Segment 4 Click here for more information on the Carolina Raptor Center & events and opportunities that they have happening. Special thanks to Erin Katzner from the Carolina Raptor Center for joining us on the Carolina Outdoors. Challenge yourself to climb Mount Jesse Brown's to the top of the summit of the brick and mortar. You can also check out the website. Popular outdoor brands like Patagonia are available at Jesse Brown's. Patagonia is celebrating fifty years ...
NRS Green Race & Fly Fishing Fall are the Topics
October 27, 2023 19:31 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBSegment 1, October 27th, 2023 Tune in for information on the famed NRS Green Race on November 4th & a fly fishing report from the western North Carolina mountains Longtime host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, steers the outdoor topics. Thanks to sponsor, local outdoor store, Jesse Brown's. Charlotte's home to Duck Head, Mountain Khakis, and On Cloud Shoes.
Fall Fly Fishing with Elijah Saint Blancard
October 27, 2023 19:24 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBSegment 2, October 28th, 2023 Several weeks ago we welcomed Head Fly Fishing Guide & Lead Instructor from Jesse Brown's, Elijah Saint Blancard. He’s hit the ground running by speaking to groups in Charlotte & taking several fly fishing trips around the NC mountains. He knows where the water is flowing and where the fish are biting. More importantly he knows the sport of fly fishing (the how to learn properly, have fun, and catch fish). In the segment of the show, Saint Blancard, speaks w...
NRS Green Race with Hammer Factor’s John Grace
October 27, 2023 19:02 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSegment 3, October 28th, 2023 The first Saturday in November is an exciting day in the Kayaking World & it happens right her in the Carolinas. The Green River Narrows Race is the largest extreme kayak race in the world. The race takes place in the Green River Gorge within the Green River Game lands near Saluda, NC. It is organized and produced by Hammer Factor. In the segment of the show we speak with Race organizer, Hammer Factor's John Grace, who speaks to host Bill Bartee while prepar...