Carvers Gap Roan Highlands 2012

**L.D. Cakes** · 02-02-2012, 12:17

Originally Posted by wisenber

Cakes, are you seeing any snow cover on Holston? Mt LeConte reports 0 snow at the moment. If Roan is similar to LeConte (both over 6k), the bit of rain in the lower elevations might make for "some" snow up top, but I'd not expect to see enough snow to warrant a pulk or snow shoes (crampons maybe). It won't be warm by a long shot, but I don't think we'll see the conditions that were around that time last year.

No snow on Holston but lots of mud. I have daffodils about to bloom! Usually the only thing up is the Heliotrope. Unseasonably warm for Feb.

**MedicineMan** · 02-02-2012, 15:18

I for one am very disappointed with the weather.....first time in 14 years at the house the lake is liquid this time of year.

**Ice** · 02-02-2012, 20:54

I'm in! I'll watch for details!

Ice

**Jason in Tn** · 02-02-2012, 22:07

Been talking with LD cakes some wanting to get into this hanging thing. I live just down the road in Elizabethton. May try to make it up to see some of your setups if you do not mind. I want to get some gear for my self soon.

Jason.

**Ice** · 02-03-2012, 19:04

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=USTN0429

**wisenber** · 02-04-2012, 12:27

Do we want to start throwing out some scenarios starting tomorrow?

**Rooster** · 02-04-2012, 13:17

Originally Posted by southmark

Well I discovered how well snow balls work last time.

....I can't and keep it family friendly...

**MedicineMan** · 02-04-2012, 16:22

Highs right at freezing, lows in the mid-teens.
We're looking at a late night Friday arrival or maybe not even until Saturday....so as you create the scenarios give us an idea of where you'll be each night and we'll find you.

**Damjamman** · 02-05-2012, 21:41

Anyone planning on parking at Carver's Gap and staying at RHK shelter Fri nite? (Depending on weather of course)

**Ice** · 02-05-2012, 23:00

I am in. Taking a day off work. How about Saturday's trip? Which way do you guys plan to go?

Remember the weather is always a LOT colder up there than what is forecast for the local area. Current conditions look good.

Of topic, but does anyone object to a dog coming along? No big deal either way.

Ice

Originally Posted by Damjamman

Anyone planning on parking at Carver's Gap and staying at RHK shelter Fri nite? (Depending on weather of course)