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The day was October 21st 2007. Temperatures we 38 degrees in the morning, and 64 degrees in the afternoon. This trip was all photographed on the Blue Ridge Parkway from mile markers 295 to 360.

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Trip up to US221 south of Blowing Rock, NC on Easter Sunday 2007. A snow storm had just blown through on Friday. Just had to get some ICE shots

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November 2007. Day after Thanksgiving. In town the temps were in the upper 40's. However, up on Frozen GFMT it was 18 degrees on the swinging bridge, and 21 degrees in the parking lot. The entire mountain top was an ice cap.

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This was a quick spur of the moment trip. Sun set was upon us as we hiked to the summit. As we reached the top we noticed that a weather system was also approaching. We ended up running down the mountain to flee the storm. But in the end we were able to get some awesome photos. Then headed over to Gatlinburg...

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This trip goes up the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Mt. Mitchell, then into Cherokee, NC followed by 441 through the National Park - Including a ride up to Clingmans Dome. A small stop in Pigeon Forge, then over to Townsend over the Foothills Park way (stop at Look Rock Tower) then through the Gap. Last stop was Fontana Dam
Right before entering Fontana, one rider didn't fair so well...

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Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, just a quick ride up with a few pics and back home...

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Trip to Mt. Mitchell North Carolina on 4/29/2007. The Parkway had just opened up south of I-80 So I decided to take the Blue Ridge Parkway south to Mt. Mitchell. Photos are of I-80, Parkway, and top off Mt. Mitchell. Temps dropped nearly 20 degrees on the way up. It was 48 degrees on top of the mountain. The elevation of Mt. Mitchell is 6,684

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Just went for a short ride up 421 into Tennessee, not a bad ride...

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Grandfather Mountain that is... It is the middle of winter in December 2006. It is 39 degrees outside and time to head up the mountain for lunch!
Here are some photos from the Blue Ridge Parkway headed over to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

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This trip goes up & across the Mile High Swinging bridge and also to see the WILD animals

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This was a 2 day trip totaling over 600 miles. It began in Marion, NC heading up US80 (nice nice road!) to the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 344. We made a couple stops along the way. One stop was at Craggy Gardens mile marker 364. We hiked to the top of Craggy Dome, talk about panoramic!

We then continued on south to Cherokee, NC to the southern end of the Parkway at about mile marker 467. From there we headed north on 441 through the Smokey Mountain National Park. We (railed up the 7 mile road to) stopped at Clingmans Dome.

Then continued on to the over look of Gatlinburg, TN. Then got back into the groove on 67 (little river road) toward Townsend. From there we headed to the Foothills Parkway, stopped for a couple photos.

And now it was now time to Slap the Gap. After a recent sting on US129 we were quite cautious but after a few turns everything looked CLEAN so were able to get our lean on!

To make a long story short, I killed my tires and had new ones mounted at Wheeler's. After that we grabbed a Hotel in Robbinsville, ate some grub and called it a night.

The next morning we did the Dragonagain, headed back up the Foothills PKWY to check out Look Rock Tower. Then back down to smack the Dragon a couple more times. And not to mention 28, we railed it a few times too. I'd have to say we had one of the best trips/rides EVER!!

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The date was September 30th, heading out at 7:00 am. It was 49 degrees and dropping as I ascended upward on the trip. In some areas the temps were as low as 35 degrees. By mid morning the temps were already in the 60's, ah what a ride!!! Take a look at some of the pictures, they were taken on highway 181, Blueridge Parkway, and the road up to Grandfather Mountain.

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Shady Valley "The Snake" 489 turns

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In search of the ultimate sunrise, well not this trip but one is on the way ;-)

Temps heading out in the morning were 32 degrees. Surprisingly enough it was near 40 degrees up on the Mountain

Nice ride for sure!

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Date January 27th 2008 Temperature was 22 degrees with wind gusting over 60 mph. The Blue Ridge Parkway was still closed from Blowing rock, NC to Asheville,NC due to a couple snow storms the previous week.

This hike began at Beacon Heights to Rough Ridge total distance one way is 4.1 miles. This section of the Tanawha runs along the Blue Ridge Parkway below Grand father Mountain. It also takes you under the the Linn Cove Viaduct and two other sections of the Parkway (Stack Rock & Wilson Creek bridges) At the end of the tail you get a panoramic view of the entire stretch you just hiked across. It is at this point you realize you have to walk all the way back ;-(

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February 3rd 2008 temperature 36 degrees at the start of the trail head and getting colder as we ascend. This trail starts at the trails parking lot on Grandfather Mountain. You take 2 trails to get to MacRae Peak. .6 miles on the Grandfather ext trail, and another .6 on the Grandfather trail. A total of 1.2 miles. This trail utilities cables and ladders to climb and access steep, sheer rock faces.

I meet the Ranger as he walked back from testing and CLOSING the trail for the day. He closed it due to the ice storm that came through three days before. He claimed that now there is ice on top of last weeks snow storm. He stated that this pretty makes thing impassable. He was reluctant to let me go, After many questions he said to take it slow... One of the questions was ask if I had ice cleats, I said no. But I will next week ;-)

It was a real slow and tortuous go, it took 6 hrs to hike 2.6 miles. I had to chip off ice from rock faces while clinging to cables, slide down ice trails, jump over ravines. It was pretty exciting to say the least. Photos on the way...

OH, and they said that a bear was spotted in the area on January 12th ???

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Date 3/2/2008 39 degrees

This hike was an attempt to Calloway Peak. 5 mile round trip hike at an elevation of 5,964'
But with the higher elevations still covered in ice and 3 feet of snow we didn't have enough time in the day to achieve it once again. We were barely able to cover 3 miles in 7 hours time. We even had ice cleats this time out, but still no luck getting to Calloway Peak. All we could do is stare at the peak and get a photo of the Calloway Peak in the distance.

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We finally make it! No ice, no snow, no rain, just perfect weather. However, we were in the clouds most of the trip! This hike to Calloway Peak and the Watuaga Overlook is a 5.2 mile round trip a total elevation of 5,964'

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10/20/2008 Nice fall weather for a MacRae / Attic Window day hike. Until we got to the ladder that is, the winds were gusting up to 50 mph!

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October 2008 Table Rock Summit Hike. This hike runs along the Linville Gorge, AKA The North Carolina Grand Canyon. The views from the trail ridge are spectacular, especially with the fall colors! With an elevation of 3,920 ft, it gives you a very panoramic view of the 6,600 elevations surrounding it.

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Wing span 96 inches.
Wing Area 1625 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 80" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 85" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 20 to 21 lbs
Engine 75cc to 85cc Gas (ZDZ 80 Super)
Radio 8 Channels minimum

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