VA > Mt. Rogers Winter Hang<January 21-24, 2016<Grayson Highlands State Park

**Home Run** · 01-21-2016, 00:11

Originally Posted by Crawldaddy

Packed and ready to leave from south of Asheville in the morn

I came over the I-26 mountain tonight (last night.) It was a little tricky, so be safe. They should have it cleaned up by morning. See you soon!

**Home Run** · 01-21-2016, 00:13

Originally Posted by maztrain

SNOW BABY SNOW!!!!!! Gotta go to bed .....See y'all tomorrow!!!!!

Yeah buddy! Lots of it! See you there, Maz. Have a safe run.

**Home Run** · 01-21-2016, 00:21

Originally Posted by Poppins

Should be fun!

Thanks for the cool forecast map.

The wind will also be a real challenge. It's a game changer. What's so easy to do otherwise can become numbing and extremely difficult. MR has that reputation and rarely lets us down. Plan well all and be safe!

**Home Run** · 01-21-2016, 00:25

Originally Posted by runningwithscissors22

I am really torn at the moment. If I had a 4-wheel drive it would be easier to make that decision. I'm originally from New England and I know how to drive in snow and ice. However, my current vehicle has front-wheel drive and I'm a little concerned about driving 5 1/2 hours ( I live South of Richmond) and then finding out that I can't get to the park.

I've been looking forward to this for months. I haven't made a final decision yet.

Arrive by Thursday is best. Friday may be a bit tricky.

**Home Run** · 01-21-2016, 00:41

If anyone has some long boards, 1x's or 2x's, 8-10' long they could come in handy for supporting the tarps on the west side pavilion walls. Nails and a hammer. It'll help protect us from the strong gusts. Thanks!

**Home Run** · 01-21-2016, 00:50

Well all, it's time to make it happen. Sure looking forward to all the snow and all the excitement it brings to the mountains. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Be safe on your journeys....and see you there.

HR

**dimjim** · 01-21-2016, 02:29

Can anyone chime in on if it's possible to get a text message out on Verizon from the group camp site area?

Looking forward to seeing many of you later today!

**Wraith6761** · 01-21-2016, 03:06

Originally Posted by dimjim

Can anyone chime in on if it's possible to get a text message out on Verizon from the group camp site area?

Looking forward to seeing many of you later today!

Back at the Fall hang, it was possible to get limited 3G Verizon coverage from the group site parking area (next to the bathroom).

Looks like I'm not coming...found out that there's some kind of issue with the starter and relays in the Trailblazer, and the shop won't get the parts to repair it in til Monday...really hate missing out on a great trip like this one, but hopefully I can live vicariously through some good pictures/video in the trip report at least. Have fun and be safe out there folks!

**Hickery** · 01-21-2016, 06:35

Originally Posted by dimjim

Can anyone chime in on if it's possible to get a text message out on Verizon from the group camp site area?

Looking forward to seeing many of you later today!

It's hit or miss. They eventually get in and out. Wind blows the signal past your phone I think