The first time I drove up to Carver’s Gap in the winter in search of skiable snow, I should’ve known that “Nordic Nirvana,” as I later called it, was hidden just behind the two feet of spring snow being chewed up by rowdy four-wheelers on the road up Roan Mountain. A crowd of crazies from back in the hollers seemed to rule the roost. I slid back into my 1977 Subaru and drove back to Boone.
via Massif Fun: Skiing the Roans | Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.
It’s one of my favorite places to visit. But, I’ve never been fortunate to see it in the winter covered in snow. It’s on my “Mountain Dreams” bucket list though.
If you want to see what Randy Johnson is talking about check out Mark Peacock’s blog Appalachian Treks. He has a set of posts on Roan Mountain.
Here is hoping everyone’s “Mountain Dreams” come true this holiday season.