Mt. Mitchell, NC

[BIG--T]

We went to Mt. Mitchell Saturday and thought I'd post  a few pics for those who haven't seen it. It is the highest peak east of the Mississipi...first time I was in the clouds and not in a airplane.

[Valkahuna]

Sorry, but I don't see any pics or a link. ???

[BIG--T]

Sorry, but I don't see any pics or a link. ???

Yeah, I don't know what's happening. They looked good when I previewed but now see the blue circle with the line in it and have no idea what that means except no pics! I may try again when i figure out the circle.

[Charlie McCready]

Good pics on my end. How cold was it when you were there? I was there a few years ago and it was HOT on the BRP but 46* up on MT Mitchell. This was in June that I was there (not this year)

[BIG--T]

Good pics on my end. How cold was it when you were there? I was there a few years ago and it was HOT on the BRP but 46* up on MT Mitchell. This was in June that I was there (not this year)

It was in the low 70'S about an hour away but on the mountain it was high 50's according to my thermal clock(didn't see the actual temp), that will teach me not to bring a jacket next time!! Lol! 

I actually posted two more pics and don't know what the blue circle with the line in it between the pics mean.
Tony

[hubcapsc]

I see your pictures now... have you taken up residence on the Blue Ridge Parkway  ?

-Mike

[The Anvil]

Hey T, looks like you rolled your bars forward like I did with mine (before putting the drag bars on). Much more comfy than the stock position.

[Valkahuna]

Hey Big T, Looks like you figured out the little blue circles. Looks like you had a great ride. Nice pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them up, rather than giving up when it did not work out the first time.

BTW, that's a beautiful Blue and Cream Valk you have there. I love that color combo.

[sugerbear]

glad you had a clear day. when we were there all we could see were clouds.

[BIG--T]

I see your pictures now... have you taken up residence on the Blue Ridge Parkway  ?

-Mike

Yeah man I love it, think I'll just pull a camper up there! This is my 3rd weekend back to back and could be my 4th this weekend but they are calling for monsoon rains. 

[BF]

Why is Willow sitting your bike? 

[BIG--T]

Why is Willow sitting your bike? 

Wow, is he that ugly?? 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

We do a " Kiss My Ice Ride " to Mt. Mitchell on New Years Day every year only two years in the last several we was unable to made the summit because of weather last year and 08 <---I think  .....Bring It...LET'S RIDE 

[BIG--T]

We do a " Kiss My Ice Ride " to Mt. Mitchell on New Years Day every year only two years in the last several we was unable to made the summit because of weather last year and 08 <---I think  .....Bring It...LET'S RIDE 

Sounds good and I'm sitting on ready...I'll start looking for my snow tires!

[BigAl]

Great Scenery

Wish I was there.

AL

[BIG--T]

Hey Big T, Looks like you figured out the little blue circles. Looks like you had a great ride. Nice pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them up, rather than giving up when it did not work out the first time.

BTW, that's a beautiful Blue and Cream Valk you have there. I love that color combo.
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We had a great ride and can't wait to go back in the fall. Thanks for the compliment!!

[BIG--T]

Hey T, looks like you rolled your bars forward like I did with mine (before putting the drag bars on). Much more comfy than the stock position.
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Yeah I finally found the right combination! I have them about 4" past the engine guard and YES a lot more comfy. They way they were my knees were bumping my chin! 

[BIG--T]

glad you had a clear day. when we were there all we could see were clouds.

Thanks, yes we were lucky because the week before that wasn't that clear

[BIG--T]

Great Scenery

Wish I was there.

AL

Yes it was beautiful. Your weren't too far from it where we met. Maybe we can all put a ride together, I've been there so many times the rangers know my name!

[jer0177]

We were there in early August, and lemme tell ya, it may have been warm down lower, but up at the top of Mt. Mitchell, it was downright chilly!!

Lookout at the top (that stone pillar is actually a grave):


Here's the plaque on it:


The view from atop the lookout:

[BIG--T]

We were there in early August, and lemme tell ya, it may have been warm down lower, but up at the top of Mt. Mitchell, it was downright chilly!!

Lookout at the top (that stone pillar is actually a grave):


Here's the plaque on it:


The view from atop the lookout:

Beautful pics! Smoking Joe wants to ride up there New Years...think it'll be cold?? 

[hubcapsc]

KISS MY ICE 2009 video from atop Mt Michell, NC new observation platform

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KISS MY ICE 2009 video from atop Mt Michell, NC new observation platform

Great video Mike! How cold was it the last time ya'll went? 50* below?? 

[hubcapsc]

KISS MY ICE 2009 video from atop Mt Michell, NC new observation platform

Great video Mike! How cold was it the last time ya'll went? 50* below?? 

I got that link from Frank Smoak, I haven't gone on the ride... yet... maybe this year?

-Mike

[BIG--T]

KISS MY ICE 2009 video from atop Mt Michell, NC new observation platform

Great video Mike! How cold was it the last time ya'll went? 50* below?? 

I got that link from Frank Smoak, I haven't gone on the ride... yet... maybe this year?

-Mike

I hope you can make it. I plan to go if there is no ice and it should be beautiful! I also plan to go again this fall and when all the leaves are off the trees. We took a lot of video but the trees blocked a lot of beautiful scenery. Like to have you with us if you want to go next time.

I don't have a piece of heated gear and am not going to start buying now, so I guess I'll just have to shake rattle and roll New Years!

Tony

[hubcapsc]

I don't have a piece of heated gear and am not going to start buying now, so I guess I'll just have to shake rattle and roll New Years!

I showed up at Resaca, Ga, at the end of March to meet up with some guys to go to Texas. It
was about 40 degrees, but it was misting on me, and kind of foggy, all through the North Georgia
mountains. I was freezing and my toes were like popsickles when I got to Resaca... the other guys
had on their heated clothes... I wanted to choke them. It will likely be quite a bit cooler than 40
on a Kiss My Ice ride 

-Mike

[BIG--T]

I don't have a piece of heated gear and am not going to start buying now, so I guess I'll just have to shake rattle and roll New Years!

I showed up at Resaca, Ga, at the end of March to meet up with some guys to go to Texas. It
was about 40 degrees, but it was misting on me, and kind of foggy, all through the North Georgia
mountains. I was freezing and my toes were like popsickles when I got to Resaca... the other guys
had on their heated clothes... I wanted to choke them. It will likely be quite a bit cooler than 40
on a Kiss My Ice ride 

-Mike

Toes like popsickles??  Say a bit cooler? Probably the chill factor will put it well below zero! Then again maybe we'll luck up and have a extra mild day like 60*.