Category: Mountain Biking

Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr

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Adventure, Chimney Rock Village, Conservation, Hiking, Lake Lure, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing

The Hickory Nut Gorge is a magnificent jewel in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This 14-mile-long canyon cuts a picturesque pass exposing spectacular sheer granite cliffs, and contains an abundance of undisturbed forests. In this episode, I sit down with Peter Barr who led the development of more than 20 miles of new sustainable … Read More “Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr” »

Kitsbow: On A Mission To Make Riding Better, And To Make The Apparel Industry Better (Made In The USA)

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Mountain Biking, Outdoor Apparel, Outdoor Gear

DECLINE OF U.S. BASED APPAREL MANUFACTURING In 1975, 80% of the clothes Americans purchased were made in the USA, but in the 1980’s, the decline in American made apparel began. By the 1990’s almost no apparel was manufactured in the USA.  Western North Carolina fell victim to this overseas manufacturing trend. In the ’70s, there … Read More “Kitsbow: On A Mission To Make Riding Better, And To Make The Apparel Industry Better (Made In The USA)” »

Old Fort Trails Project Partnership Aims To Help Build A Healthy & Economically Vibrant Community.

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Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town

In this episode I sit down with the G5 Trail Collective, US Forest Service, People on the Move for Old Fort, and the Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation to discuss plans to expand the trail system in the Grandfather District to include 40+ miles of new multi-use trails. We talk about how expanding the trail … Read More “Old Fort Trails Project Partnership Aims To Help Build A Healthy & Economically Vibrant Community.” »

Fonta Flora State Trail: Connecting Mountains, Waterways & Main Streets From Morganton to Asheville

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Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town

The 100-Mile Fonta Flora State Trail will connect Morganton to Asheville with hiking and biking trails along the Catawba River, creeks, around Lake James, through the mountains and into our charming downtowns like Morganton, Marion, Old Fort, Black Mountain, and Asheville’s River Arts District. It will provide an unparalleled experience for people of all ages … Read More “Fonta Flora State Trail: Connecting Mountains, Waterways & Main Streets From Morganton to Asheville” »

Happy Yurting! The Most Unique and Glamorous “Camping” Experience Imaginable

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Camping, Family, Glamping, Mountain Biking, Nature, Outdoor

Glamping with DuPont Yurts Are you looking to spice up your mountain getaway?  Look no further than DuPont Yurts. Sherry & Terry McCracken, owners of DuPont Yurts, never imagined that an impromptu wedding anniversary trip staying in a Yurt would spawn the heartbeat and vision for a new Yurt Glampground in the adventure rich Dupont … Read More “Happy Yurting! The Most Unique and Glamorous “Camping” Experience Imaginable” »