You’ve heard of Thelma & Louise, Bill & Ted, etc. Jesse Brown would like to present the “Two Sisters”.
One from Colorado, the other from South Carolina. They have both raised families, worked hard & now they enjoy seeing the world together. This is a current trip that we’ll try to update as pictures & posts come in:
Dogs at the Castle
Arrival, Saturday, May 15th: Ireland
We’re here and toured the Cliffs of Mohee yesterday after we drove from the airport. Driving was a little exciting on the narrow roads. We ended up coming into Doolin from the north instead of the south b/c we took the wrong turn. We walked on the cliffs which were high and full of birds and nests. We had a beautiful day w/ sun. Went to bed at 4pm and woke at 9 to have a giggle fit. Stayed up til midnight and then slept until 6am. Today toured the burren, an area of limestone formations, and saw a dolman, which is a tomb made over 4,ooo years ago. It was not large like Stonehenge, but a 5×8 slab set on vertical slabs. Very interesting…
We.re at a castle tonite. Staying in b/c we, I, don’t want to drive anymore today.
Randy Johnson, noted guide book author, came to Jesse Brown’s-Sharon Corners, to talk about the many great places that we have close by for hiking.
The evening was kicked off by Jesse Brown’s owner, Bill Bartee welcoming the crowd & noting several club representatives that were on hand: Janet Atwell & Pat King from the Charlotte Lady Hikers; Tito Menjivar, from CHOA & AAA-Carolinas trip leader & new chair of the local Sierra Club, Bill Gupton.
Gupton spoke to the club about future & continuing plans that the Sierra Club has upcoming and welcomed new members.
Johnson talks hiking
Johnson spoke to people of all hiking levels; his books & presentation both speak to lowering barriers to the awesome sport of hiking. His presentation followed trails that are mentioned in his new edition releases of and both of my bestselling Parkway trail guides—”Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway” and “Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway“.
All in all it was a great evening for the hiking community. Johnson answered questions & signed several books before heading back to his home in Banner Elk, NC.
Randy Johnson, Noted Hiker & Adventurer Book Signing & Slide Show This Wednesday
Come visit with Randy this Wednesday at Sharon Corners. Randy is the Author of Hiking North Carolina. He’ll be able to share insights as to the best places to hike and will present an interest slide presentation.
Presentation will be 7 – 8:30 pm at Jesse Brown’s, Sharon Corners.
The 2010 Trail Run Challenge Race is August 21st at the National Whitewater Center.
Whether you are an aspiring 5k runner, a cross country veteran or an elite racer looking for a great way to boost your performance, the Trail Run Challenge at the U.S. National Whitewater Center provides something for you.
On August 21, 2010 outdoor enthusiasts and runners will participate in the 2010 Trail Run Challenge, presented by Jesse Brown’s Outdoors at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC). Distances of 5k & 10k will afford runners the opportunity to challenge themselves in races throughout one of the
region’s most unique outdoor environments. The 5k & 10k races will start at 8:30am and finish alongside the refreshing rapids as your friends and family look on.
Registration is now open. For more information, visit: www.trailrunchallenge.comAAA & Jesse Brown’s Adventure Trips 2 Exciting Adventure Trips Available This Summer.
Jesse Brown’s and AA Vacations have put together 2 great group adventure trips this Summer.
Napa & Sonoma Valley Hiking/Biking/Kayaking Adventure
June 12-17, 2010
$1139 per person (AAA member) $1169 (non member)
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backpacking with Yosemite
July 24-30, 2010
$959 per person (AAA member) $989 (non member)
For more information or to book this exclusive AAA adventure, contact Tarah Cherry at tdcherry@mailaaa.com or call 800-463-8646 x10038.
On May 1st, 1970, a hiker, pilot & outdoor enthusiast Jesse Brown culminated his dream of being an outfitter, when he opened Jesse Brown’s, Inc.
May 1st, 2010, Jesse & Catherine, celebrated the Anniversary of the first backpacking & mountaineering store in the Southeast, by meeting with old & new customers alike.
Jesse & Catherine Brown
Jesse opened in Greer, SC, but was recruited to Charlotte by customer, Ervin Jackson, Jr, who came by to say hello.
Ervin Jackson, Jr & Jesse Brown talk outfitting
Answers to our Trivia Questions
The first store was in Greer, SC
The first Charlotte location was at 5th & Independence (Peggy Houston’s Lamp)
The first store dog, Barney Googenheimer Brown (1971)
Fly Fishing came into the company in 1978
Thanks to everyone for a great event. We look forward to 40 more years of outfitting the Carolinas.
Jesse Brown’s sponsored Team StoneFly competed recently in an event in the NC mountains. The following are exerpts from the Yelton Press Release
LAKE LURE, N.C. (APRIL 25, 2010): The Rocky Broad River looked more like a mud bath than a trusted fishing hole after a torrential downpour swept through Lake Lure, N.C. the evening before the final round of the 2010Olympiad Fly Masters Tournament on April 25, 2010 resulting in only four scored fish.
Typically, the top ten anglers from the previous day’s casting rounds advance to the fishing rounds where they are judged on the combined total of five fish caught within a two-hour timeframe. Mathematically, five fish from ten competitors equals a possible 50 fish. Due to extremely poor fishing conditions, no one caught fish in round one. As a result, all ten anglers were advanced to round two in hopes of someone catching something.
In third place with 9 inches was Paul Thompson from Marion, N.C. and member of Team Stonefly.
The overall winner of the casting rounds was Chris Smith of Fort Mill, S.C. and member of Team Stonefly.
The Olympiad Fly Masters is now part of the TroutLegend Fly Fishing Cooperative where points from seven different tournaments across North America are tallied up for placement on the National Leaders Board.
Team Stonefly, a Jesse Brown’s-sponsored competitive Fly Fishing Team took 3 of the top 5 professional spots, and 3 of the top 6 overall, in the 2010 Pisgah Fly Masters this past weekend.
The tournament drew some of the top competitors in the southeast, including members of Team USA and Team NC.
After two rounds of fishing, our Team Stonefly member, Jason Buffkin ended up in a sudden death fish off with Team USA’s Josh Stephens. Both had to sprint to their beat, with the first one to hook and land a fish declared the winner. Stephens hooked and landed a fish in 58 seconds…a truly amazing feat.
Michael Yelton from our team took 5th, and Paul Thompson took 6th.
For more on the event visit us at www.teamstonefly.com. Click on the featured post as it appears, top center of the page.
On a related note, the second tournament in the southeast this year, the Olympiad Fly Masters, will be held in Lake Lure, NC on April 24th and 25th. Anyone can enter!
Finally, Stonefly will be competing in the America Cup in Frisco, Colorado this September. This is the premiere international fly fishing tournament in the US, with teams from Europe, Japan, and Australia attending.
Congrats from Jesse Brown’s to our busy Team Stonefly.
submitted by Chris Smith
edited by Bill Bartee
By Jesse Brown's
Waiting for those Visulite Doors to Open!
Wednesday, March 17th brought the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2010 came to Charlotte’s Visulite Theater. There was a wonderful crowd of 225 that came to see the best that these independent filmmakers/adventurers had to offer.
Jesse Brown’s Outdoors very own, Matt Hirschy, welcomed everyone into the Visulite with gifts.
Here's Matt after everyone entered!
Jesse Brown’s very own, Bill Bartee, opened the Charlotte version of the Tour by reminding what the films were all about; aspiring, inspiring & encouraging people to get out there. The Charlotte Tour brought people together with a common interest….Fly Fishing.
Rapt with attention!
Included at the Tour were Rocky River Trout Unlimited, Carolina Fly Fishing
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Team StoneFly: Bryan, Chris & Chris (missing…the rest of the guys)
Shelley Thornton of Mountain Khakis was on-Hand representing the brand. They helped give out prizes during intermission.
Bill Bartee & Carolina Red Filmmakers
Carolina Red filmmakers were onhand for the Charlotte show. Mad Mike Benson, Brooks Oswald & Chad Fuller helped represent The Fly Fishing Film Tour working the booth & letting people know about the reasons they got into movie making.
Benson also helped pull the numbers for the raffle.
All in all it was a wonderful night. Some were seen trying to buy their ticket for next year.
Jesse Brown’s, Tri-City Electronics and CHOA (Charlotte Outdoor Adventures) came together last night for a great evening. It was filled with conversation, food and drinks, store discounts and a presentation of all that happened in 2009.
And of course you know where to find us, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors. Check us out on-line www.jessebrown.comor at either of our locations. Sharon Corners 704-556-0020 or Ballantyne Village 704-369-5140.
