Roan Highlands AT, Oct 2010

**keys?** · 10-17-2010, 19:54

Beautiful pictures

When I went over Roan Mountain and the balds it was cold, sleeting and at least a foot of snow on the ground. I couldnt see a single thing, but remember stopping at that mail box and thinking "huh, there's goats out here?!" Thanks for sharing your pics, it's nice to put some pieces together.

**eyewall** · 10-17-2010, 22:01

Great Post Bear Paw, I see you all switched to UAL packs, good move! My wife and I were in Chattanooga that weekend camping at Harrison Bay SP, then onto Hiawassee/Ocoee. Ate Lunch at the NOC! Had not been back since 08 when I ran into you and your wife in the rain at the southern end of GSNP.

**Can't Wait** · 10-17-2010, 22:54

Looked like a fine trip for sure loved the foliage

**slowhike** · 10-17-2010, 23:44

Great place! Thanks!
That Marta just keeps popping up on the trails. Good for her!

**Hangin' Burrito** · 10-18-2010, 04:58

As always, a pleasure to read about & look at the pics of your hikes, Bearpaw!

Nothing like waking up and enjoying the morning cup of joe with a good trip report! Thank you.

( ...was that a can of aerosol cheese on Sleeps With Skunks pack?)

**NCPatrick** · 10-18-2010, 07:00

Thanks for posting the report! Sounds like fun...

**questtrek** · 10-18-2010, 20:22

Awesome Bearpaw ...
Glad to see ya get back out ... nice pictures ...

**Backtrack** · 10-18-2010, 20:40

Great trip review! One of my favorite areas to see! Gotta love those humps......

**Bearpaw** · 10-18-2010, 22:24

It's been great to have weather cool enough to comfortably backpack. This summer was one of the hottest I can remember, just like the winter was among the snowiest. The El Nino and La Nina currents have been busy this past year.

I'm off in the AM to do another section of the Benton MacKaye Trail. Fall Break is my favorite time of year.