"WRE" (remove nospam) wrote in message
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Actually, the highest point in the east is Mount Mitchell in western
North
Carolina at an elevation of 6684 msl

"BTIZ" wrote in message
newsuOsd.176865$bk1.148755@fed1read05...
really... that's going to be news to everyone in New England.. LOL

It's true. In fact there's four other mountains in the same area (Black
Mountains) that are higher than Mt. Washington. I'm a native North
Carolinian, still reside here, and have been up on these mountains many
times. Like you said, they are still small compared to the Western
mountains, but they shouldn't be taken lightly. If you fly into them they
don't move any more than they do out west!

What makes Mt. Washington really unique is that it has the most extreme
weather conditions. I believe the highest recorded wind velocity was
experienced the 231 mph! Also, unlike the North Carolina mountains,
where trees exist at the peak, Mt. Washington rises above the treeline. This
makes the ascent the top very dramatic and it just feels higher than it
really is.

I just visited Mt. Washington for the first time last year. Anyone who is
interested in weather (most pilots I hope!) should make it a point to check
it out if you are ever in the area. There is a substantial charge to drive
up, but I found it well worth it. You can also take the cog railway straight
up the side too.

-Trent
PP-ASEL