TN> 2014 Roan High Knob Higher & Colder Hang

**wisenber** · 02-03-2014, 10:26

Originally Posted by Roche

Looking at the forecast for the town of Roan Mountain, I expect it to be 12-15* colder with the 4000' elevation difference - snow. We could go down to the bog and warm our feet.

Bear in mind, the town of Roan Mountain is already 3000'. The max difference in altitude is a bit over 3000' (the first night). The second night is at about 4900'.

**wisenber** · 02-03-2014, 10:28

Originally Posted by FireInMyBones

I certainly hope that it's snow and not rain. That would be rather nutty. I'm not backing out unless it's pouring.

I'd bet more on "wintry mix" with mostly sleet falling Saturday. Hopefully the wind isn't too bad as sleet hitting your face at 30 mph is not pleasant.
Make sure you have a good waterproof hood.

**Roche** · 02-03-2014, 10:29

Snow or rain, either way I'll be
Drying in the cold sun.

**Roche** · 02-03-2014, 10:35

Originally Posted by wisenber

Bear in mind, the town of Roan Mountain is already 3000'. The max difference in altitude is a bit over 3000' (the first night). The second night is at about 4900'.

My safety factor will have a safety factor. Last year the weather called an audible and there were times when I was
Feeling like a dead duck.

**wisenber** · 02-03-2014, 10:48

Originally Posted by Roche

My safety factor will have a safety factor. Last year the weather called an audible and there were times when I was
Feeling like a dead duck.

This time around, I'm ignoring the "spot forecast" for RHK and instead taking the closest two towns' forecast and subtracting 15.

I hate packing for a wintry mix as that usually means "bring everything".

**DJames** · 02-03-2014, 12:05

Spitting out pieces of his broken luck - I still would like to go but the spousal unit said NO. I did acquire the necessary boots, the Air Force Mukluks found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mukluks-N-1B...r=540295517495. I saw a few folks in Shugs video with these on. So I'll just sit back in the warmth of my home office and dream of Cold wind swept peaks, and freezing winter hangs.... but I'll be ready for next year? assuming there's an open invitation.

**Roche** · 02-03-2014, 12:43

Djames my friend don't you start away uneasy.

**DJames** · 02-03-2014, 13:41

Roche, what I and the reset of the hammock forums crazies will regret; while your drying in the cold sun, we'll all miss watching as the frilly panties run.

**Hickery** · 02-03-2014, 15:23

You guys are starting to scare me a little and I've been hanging out with Shug for 45yrs. Couldn't get off the 9th so I'm still pondering . Watch out where the Huskies go......at St.Alfonsos pancake breakfast where they stole the....

**FireInMyBones** · 02-03-2014, 15:43

Originally Posted by Hickery

You guys are starting to scare me a little and I've been hanging out with Shug for 45yrs. Couldn't get off the 9th so I'm still pondering . Watch out where the Huskies go......at St.Alfonsos pancake breakfast where they stole the....

Hopefully you'll be able to make it for one night even if you can't make the rest.