Weatherbug is forecasting another possible 6 inches on Thursday for Troutdale, which is the closest town to the park as the crow flies. It's about 2000 feet lower in elevation than the campground. There's still hope for pulk weather
There is Verizon data service at the group parking area. Maybe an early bird can post a scouting report.
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Hiking is'ent about waiting for the storm to pass its about learning to hike in the rain.
Just wanted to repost yet again Doctari's link to the weather cam /weather site outside of the Ranger station at Grayson Highlands:
This is a fun site for those going AND for those not going. It's the view from the camera atop the ranger's station / visitors center, updated about every 15 minutes or so. There is also a weather station on the site, just scroll down.
http://graysonfriends.org/pages/ww.html
"Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities." - Mark Twain
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” - John Burroughs
It's starting to sound like Thursday night will be a good time to be on the mountain.
NOAA Forecast -
Forecast is clear after that, with highs in the low 40ºs.Originally Posted by NOAA Forecast
See y'all soon.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
The weather is looking good for hiking/hanging, but I reckon we all need to be careful in driving to Virginia. I already know I'll love those West Virginia mountain miles on Thurs morning.
Be safe all. See the Thursday arrivals in about 24 hours! yea daddy.
" Can't not try". :thumbup
I had thought I might be joining you guys Thurs but instead, I'll see you at base camp on Fri.
And yep, be careful on those mountain roads.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
So, just to jog my memory, we pay at the gatehouse for a pass for the weekend, correct? The group site itself is just paid for by raffle proceeds? I seem to remember getting in free for the weekend of the fall festival because we were doing demos, but I would assume we need to pay this weekend, correct?
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No, we're paying for the whole site as a group from Friday onward with the raffle proceeds.
You only need to pay if you arrive on Thursday, and just whatever fees apply to you for the night.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
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