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http://webcam.srs.fs.fed.us/
Looks cold!
Dang that looks cold... 68* currently in Birmingham....
Dang that looks cold... 68* currently in Birmingham....
Currently 22 degrees above 6000' in the Pisgah. And I'm planning a 3 day hike of the Art Loeb Trail there after the SORUCK! :eek:
Heres another great shot! http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/oldfaithfulcam.htm
Currently 22 degrees above 6000' in the Pisgah. And I'm planning a 3 day hike of the Art Loeb Trail there after the SORUCK! :eek:
21 degrees. Isn't it supposed to get warmer as the day goes on. ;)
Mother's Finest
11-23-2007, 14:22
yes it does look cold. but beautiful.
nice link
peace
mf
Jan LiteShoe
11-23-2007, 14:47
http://webcam.srs.fs.fed.us/
Looks cold!
One of my faves.
Perfectly framed view, and blue skies abound.
Thanks for the reminder of life outside the flatlands.
:)
Jan LiteShoe
11-23-2007, 14:50
Currently 22 degrees above 6000' in the Pisgah. And I'm planning a 3 day hike of the Art Loeb Trail there after the SORUCK! :eek:
That's brave!
I never thought about a winter trek there.
The BRP will be closed, but I'm guessing you'll be able to walk in and walk out - drivable uttle at both ends?
How are conditions at the BS camp end?
Just imagine that wind on the knife edge!
Be sure to write from Cold Mountain. :D
Hiked up to Cold Mtn for the Boy Scout camp a couple of years ago. Only 5 miles but its all up hill, took 5 hours, only two to get back. Spent a windy cold night there. Great views, said I would never do it again, but sure would love to...........
That's brave!
I never thought about a winter trek there.
The BRP will be closed, but I'm guessing you'll be able to walk in and walk out - drivable uttle at both ends?
How are conditions at the BS camp end?
Just imagine that wind on the knife edge!
Be sure to write from Cold Mountain. :D
Wanna join in the fun Jan? Haven't figured out all the logistics quite yet. But I will. Mark Stanfill, former Cumberland Conference staffer and current Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps Director will be joining me.
The Solemates
11-24-2007, 16:27
doesnt look that cold to me....
Tipi Walter
11-24-2007, 16:48
I got on it last night around midnight and saw a black screen. Duh, let's wait for it to load in, dang slow dial up . . . Wait a minute! It's dark out there on Cold Mountain! Waited around to see if some hikers went thru with flashlights . . .
Stayed on Roan High Knob on Thanksgiving night. Low was in the mid-teens and there was plenty of blowing snow/ rhime ice to be found. Absolutely beautiful.:sun
Thanks Ed for the update on Roan, I'll be up there after Christmas.
Stayed on Roan High Knob on Thanksgiving night. Low was in the mid-teens and there was plenty of blowing snow/ rhime ice to be found. Absolutely beautiful.:sun
Bet you got some great pictures ed!
Nothing like diving into early winter in the mountains!
As soon as I see that first snow up on them thar hills, i make plans to get my feet in it ASAP. It really is beautiful
I have some pics, been trying to upload them, I promise they are on the way.:sun
I have some pics, been trying to upload them, I promise they are on the way.:sun
LOL, if you need any help, there's plenty here:D
Earl Grey
11-24-2007, 20:55
Lol I was actually there today. It was cold as hell last night on Black Balsam.
this one, from last winter, has been on my home 'puter desktop since then:
Earl Grey
11-25-2007, 12:05
I looked for where that camera was on the overlook but couldnt find it. I wanted to get in the frame and have my picture taken. :P
Jan LiteShoe
11-25-2007, 12:07
Wanna join in the fun Jan? Haven't figured out all the logistics quite yet. But I will. Mark Stanfill, former Cumberland Conference staffer and current Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps Director will be joining me.
Hahaha, ummm, no.
But I get all warm inside thinking of you guys doing it.
:sun
Stayed on Roan High Knob on Thanksgiving night. Low was in the mid-teens and there was plenty of blowing snow/ rhime ice to be found. Absolutely beautiful.:sun
I have some pics, been trying to upload them, I promise they are on the way.:sunFinally got the jist of it.Carver's Gap (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=20089&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=1)
Hahaha, ummm, no.
But I get all warm inside thinking of you guys doing it.
:sun
Isn't Jan short for January; your favorite month to hike in the mountains? :sun
Finally got the jist of it.Carver's Gap (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=20089&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=1)
Hey, nice pics ed!
Noticed you uploaded some very large pics and probably took awhile.
If you download irfanview (http://www.download.com/IrfanView/3000-2192-10021962.html)
or a similar program to your pc you can resize/downsize your pics and speed up the process alot, say 1024 x 768 with my dial up usually takes less than 5 mins. per pic, sometimes faster. The download is free BTW
I went through quite a learning curve when i first started posting pics here.
Glad you figured it out!
Keep em coming
woodsy
woodsy, I like the pics I uploaded, but I really don't care for the lack of quality focus that they have. Considering the fact that my digital camera has an auto focus only, I really need to learn a better way of getting the camera to do a better job on some of these panorama shots. Thanks for the feedback. :sun
Currently 22 degrees above 6000' in the Pisgah. And I'm planning a 3 day hike of the Art Loeb Trail there after the SORUCK! :eek:Looks real nice up there today. (check link in first post) Weather is supposed to get a little frisky tonight again. Anyone know if MOWGLI went for it?
Looks real nice up there today. (check link in first post) Weather is supposed to get a little frisky tonight again. Anyone know if MOWGLI went for it?
At the conclusion of his talk on Saturday, he mentioned being about to set off on a hike. I think it was much further south than the Art Loeb, though. Maybe a section of the Florida Trail? Hopefully that'll be a bit warmer.
Ramble~On
01-21-2008, 19:51
That's brave!
I never thought about a winter trek there.
The BRP will be closed, but I'm guessing you'll be able to walk in and walk out - drivable uttle at both ends?
How are conditions at the BS camp end?
Just imagine that wind on the knife edge!
Be sure to write from Cold Mountain. :D
Shining Rock is great in the winter! In snow it's beautiful.
They do close the Parkway but NC 276 and NC 215 are always open.
They BS Camp Trailhead is always open and driveable unless there's a ton of snow(rare) Trailhead on 276 is Big East Fork and from there the Shining Creek Trail is 3+ miles to ridgeline at Shining Rock Gap @ Art Loeb.
NC 215 has the Flat Laurel Creek Trailhead or the Mountains to Sea...both connect with the Art Loeb.
I hiked in on the Flat Laurel Creek Trail 2 weeks ago (Jan. 4) and took the Art Loeb over to Shining Rock where I met up with two friends who had hiked in from the BS Camp. Windy! wow really high winds all night and a few flurries. The spring at Shining Rock Gap was flowing better than I have seen it flow in years!-snow melt probably.
warraghiyagey
01-21-2008, 20:38
It's very difficult for me to tell what the wind chill factor is from the camera angle.:o:rolleyes::):D