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angel
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So, it's not a skiing TR, just a trip to Cataloochee Ranch a few weeks ago. After hiking up to Hemphill Bald, I really wanted to ride their horses up there. They have great horses and they're not "deadheads". They will keep you on your toes and hopefully, off your butt! I like that!







At the top of the bald...







The ski area....







Little cabin we stayed in....



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Nice. How long was the ride? My daughter wants to do that.
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Looks like fun! The fall colors are beautiful.
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2slikstix, 3-3 1/2 hour ride. Is your daughter already riding? The horses we rode were a bit skittish because there was some logging going on at that time along the trail, but I think they have quieter, more calm mounts. We registered as advanced riders, but I saw some small children on quiet horses.
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really cool---another thing to do
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Nice TR, looks like a fun trip!
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Go back now and you could ride horses and snow on the same day!
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I'm guessing that's around the early part of the 2nd week of October,correct?
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Skipanther, yes, it was the second weekend in October. How did you guess?
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Just a hunch,but it seems there is spotty color around that elevation and part of NC in early October!
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