Scenes from Grandfather Mountain

[Jamais Arriere]

What a week! Sure was cool putting faces to names. Here's some of my pics

Morning Breaks on the Mountain. Most mornings were like that right before the clouds would roll in.


Calling of the Clans


Me heading for the Ceili


The Queen of Scotch


St.Andrews Wiskey Tasting


Piping in the Haggis at McVillage


We were even blessed by the faeries


There You Go.

[tulloch]

Wonderful photos. Would love to have been there.

[piperdbh]

Question for those that attend Grandfather Mountain, Obviously it was a bit damp this year, but what is the average weather and temps like at that event?

The short answer is, the average is whatever the weather is for that day.

The long answer is: Last year it was hot (85-90F) and sunny, and crowded. This year was cooler (70s) and more like what it is supposed to be. I've seen snow on Grandfather in April when it was in the mid 60s just a few hundred feet down in elevation, and rain can blow up the side of the mountain at any time. If you go to Grandfather, it's wise to pack for warm, cool, dry and wet weather, and various combinations thereof. It can get quite cool (40-50s) at night, too.
It was really nice on Sunday to feel the cool air, but not so nice back at my house a couple of thousand feet down where it was 20 degrees warmer.
If you want more detailed weather stats, Google Linville or Boone, NC weather.
I hope this helps.

[Highlander31]

Great photos. Looks like a great time.

[MacMoose]

W00t! I made the pics...That is me, skulking in the background at the auction, tan colored t-shirt, dark brown hair and beard.

Chris, your piping was great, btw...

[turpin]

For the record, that Black shirt I'm wearing on Page 1 goes nearly to my knees, so when I took it off this is what remained



It was great to finally meet Rex. He is a true gentleman and was fun to spend time with. Not to mention a much better photographer than I am. But I'll post my pix when I get them up on photobucket.

[MacMoose]

For the record, that Black shirt I'm wearing on Page 1 goes nearly to my knees, so when I took it off this is what remained



It was great to finally meet Rex. He is a true gentleman and was fun to spend time with. Not to mention a much better photographer than I am. But I'll post my pix when I get them up on photobucket.

Ah, and then there is Turpin, now not only a XMTS brother, but a McVillage brother! Proud to have ya as such, and hey, great job yet again on the Address. A pity no one took a photo of me on the hammock, I hear you were quite amused!

[turpin]

The short answer is, the average is whatever the weather is for that day.

The long answer is: Last year it was hot (85-90F) and sunny, and crowded. This year was cooler (70s) and more like what it is supposed to be. I've seen snow on Grandfather in April when it was in the mid 60s just a few hundred feet down in elevation, and rain can blow up the side of the mountain at any time. If you go to Grandfather, it's wise to pack for warm, cool, dry and wet weather, and various combinations thereof. It can get quite cool (40-50s) at night, too.
It was really nice on Sunday to feel the cool air, but not so nice back at my house a couple of thousand feet down where it was 20 degrees warmer.
If you want more detailed weather stats, Google Linville or Boone, NC weather.
I hope this helps.

Don't know which Grandfather Mt. you went to last year, but it rained every day except during the actual Saturday games. The opening ceremony was a washout, and the games ended early on Sunday due to predicted storms. That said, it was a grand week and brought me back again this year. for me the camping camaraderie and community on the mountain is over 50% of the enjoyment.

And yes, pack for hot/cold/wet/dry weather, because that is what you will get. If you don't like the weatehr there, wait 5 minutes or drive 5 miles.

[turpin]

Ah, and then there is Turpin, now not only a XMTS brother, but a McVillage brother! Proud to have ya as such, and hey, great job yet again on the Address. A pity no one took a photo of me on the hammock, I hear you were quite amused!

Talk to the lady what brung ye. If she didn't take one there must be a reason, my brother. I will definitely be there next year to prove up my Clan Craic membership.

[MacMoose]

Talk to the lady what brung ye. If she didn't take one there must be a reason, my brother. I will definitely be there next year to prove up my Clan Craic membership.

Then again, if she does have one, she may not share....