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Dear Reader,
Welcome to the second issue ofThe Call, which is all about the star feature of both our
community and the entire Blue Ridge area: the Unbelievably Great Outdoors. For centuries,people have headed to these hills for escape, adventure, relaxation, and reunion. In this
issue we introduce you to our Top 10 adventure destinations, as well as some of our members
favorite natural attractions found right here, within our 6,200-acre property.
As BRMC continues to grow, our appreciation for this exceptional land grows with
it, informing the planning of everything from community events to amenity timing.
Sustainability-, family-, and future-focused ethics are in place to preserve our National Park-
grade backyard for generations to come; programming is designed to bring members closer
to nature and each other; and amenity planning is increasingly centered on celebrating what
we have: an incredible property, wonderful people, and a bright future. The heart of BRMC is
already coming together, with the Park and Pavilion at Watson Gap; while the many fire rings,
natural overlooks, camping sites, and trailheads hidden across the property help us discover
its soul.
With the economic situation creating uncertainty in the marketplace, the Blue Ridge
Mountain Club management team is focused on safeguarding both the community experience
and our members investment. By not over-burdening our existing membership with costly
fees and assessments, and allowing landmark-amenity construction to take a short-term
backseat in favor of more affordable and prudent solutions, like Outbound and our Play
Now! program (which will give BRMC members access to the best golf, skiing, spas, and many
more outstanding Blue Ridge experiences right away), we can continue to offer a debt-free and
secure community experience.
Steady progress is our overture and creating value is our creed. Keep reading to find out
why Blue Ridge Mountain Club is considered the Best Value in the High Country by locals andprofessionals alike. Keep tabs on membership and community developments via our website
(www.BlueRidgeMountainClub.com), and learn more about our Play Now! program (coming
this winter!).
Happy reading, exploring, and adventuring!
Sincerely,
Jim PittsGeneral ManagerBlue Ridge Mountain Club
Few places symbolize genuine adventure like these legendary mountains, which is why Blue Ridge Mountain
Club (BRMC) takes great pride in ensuring members are truly outtted for life here. Outbound, BRMCs adventure
program, is already getting families up-close and personal with our National Park-grade land, and will eventually be
based in Watson Gaps fully-stocked Outtter adjoining the General Store . Download the Watson Gap village plan.
Photography courtesy of Todd Bush and Brian Gomsak
Cover photo of BRMC campsite by Todd Bush
Top 10 Blue Ridge Experiences
1) The best view: Linville viaduct and Mile High Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
2) The best hike: Prole Trail at Grandfather Mountain
3) The best walk: Bass Lake Trail
4) The best drive: Blue Ridge Parkway from Blowing Rock to Linville Falls
5) The best picnic spot:BRMC overlook6) The best trout shing spot: Watauga River
7) The best outtter: Footsloggers (Boone or Blowing Rock locations)
8) The best waterfall: Linville Falls
9) The best lazy river:The New River at Todd, NC (River Girl Adventures)
10) The best adventure river: The Nolichucky (Wahoo Adventures)
F e a t u r e d E x t r a o r d i n a r y
THE BLUE RIDGEA Legendary Escape
The Blue Ridge Mountains are synonymous with many things: escape, adventure,
rejuvenation, communion, peace... These mountains have received all with an inherent
challenge to rise above mere survival the prize being an extraordinary life in harmony
with natures many moods and seasons. That the Blue Ridge Mountains are a legendaryescape is irrefutable; and that Blue Ridge Mountain Club resurrects the spirit that made
them so legendary is undeniable. Here is our selection of signature Blue Ridge experiences
the whole family will enjoy!
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ANNUAL OUTBOUND EVENTS Fall Appalachian State Football Program Awetumn Camping Fall Golf Excursions Winter X-Mas Trees & Tubing Winter Ski n Skate Spring Hatch Trout Fishing Summer Water Rafting Adventure Summer Zipline Challenge
Outdoorsy, adventurous, future-
focused Discover the best value in the
Carolinas for genuine mountain living
www.BlueRidgeMountainClub.com
This year, get Outbound! Play, explore, andadventure with the BRMC communityEvery season offers fantastic options fordiscovering the Blue Ridge, Blowing Rock,and their unbelievably great outdoors.
New River Fly Fishing, Boating,Biking and More! Join us where fun
and shing ow atwww.rivergirl.com
For your next North Carolina or
Tennessee whitewater rafting
adventure, choose Wahoos, the
areas oldest and nest...
www.wahoosadventures.com
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Brians FavAdventure:Full-moon campouton GrandfatherMountain ridge inpretty weather
Brian Baldwin
FootsloggersBrianBaldwinshoppedatFootsloggersforfteenyears beforemanagingthe
BlowingRockstorefor thelastve. Atrue-bornadventurer,Briansvariousescapades
havegivenhima deepappreciationforsmart,high-qualitygear,while experienceslike
hikingGrandfatherMountaintop-to-bottominone ofthe worststormsofthe winter(80mph winds!)havekindleda warmthwithinhimthatpeople feelthemoment they
walkintothe store.
Footsloggers,whichhasbeen aroundforover40 years,startingwithitsagshipin
Boone,is atrue-BlueRidgeoutdoorand travelouttter.Carryingeverythingyou could
possiblyneedfor excursionsbig orsmall,shortor long,nearor far,Brianboilsthe
secretstoFootsloggerssuccessdownto thesethree:
A ready-for-anything attitude and welcoming comfort food make Blowing Rock theideal basecamp for exploring the many wonders of this vast and breathtaking area.
#1. Know Thy AreaKnowing what youre talking about when selling outdoor survival gear is supremelyimportant lives can depend upon it! Having lived to tell the tale of many tangles
with nature, Brian and the rest of the Footsloggers staff are not only experts inassessing what gear is best for any outdoor adventure, they also know this area likethe backs of their hands. Wondering where to nd a kayaking or rock-climbingguide? Or just want some advice on the most scenic, not-too-extreme hiking trails?Footsloggers is as ready to point you in the right direction as to ensuring youreready to face anything Mother Nature tosses in your path.
#2. Sell Only Good StuffStocking only the highest quality items takes much of the guesswork out of shoppingat Footsloggers. Founder and General Manager Jason Berry has always taken a hands-on approach to running this outpost; selecting and tweaking inventory as necessary,
and ensuring that anything you purchase from Footsloggers will stick by you, nomatter what you put it through. Staying abreast of the industry at buying shows is allpart of keeping the store ready for each new season. This unwavering commitmentto quality has garnered a devoted following for Footsloggers, and earned them therespect (and, often, heartfelt thanks) of many an adventurer.
#3. Love Where You LiveFootsloggers devotion to the Blue Ridge area is essential to surviving in small,tourism-driven towns. The infectious friendliness Blowing Rock is known for ischampioned by people like Brian, who treats every patron, new or seasoned, like anold friend. A warm reception and referrals to other local businesses whether for abite, a good nights sleep, or a personalized adventure is all part of the good naturethat keeps Blowing Rock so beautiful, according to Brian; People have worked reallyhard to keep Blowing Rock small and tight-knit, with all the elements people want outof a mountain community. We all love the place and really put our best foot forward.
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Nothing works up an appetite like excursions in the
great outdoors, and no place is as ready to satiate your
hunger and thirst upon your return as Six Pence Pub.
Blowing Rocks local English Pub, Six Pence counts patrons
from as far as Raleigh and Charlotte among its regulars,
who come for the warm atmosphere, comfort food, and
outstanding selection of beer, wine, and spirits the biggest
in Watauga County. Head Bartender Erik Christoferson
refers to the ctional bar from the televesion seriesCheers when asked to describe Six Pence; Were the place
where it doesnt matter who you are, man or woman, you
can sit down at the bar and feel safe; and at pretty much any
time, youre going to meet somebody you can talk to.
In talking to long-time and rst-time visitors to
Blowing Rock, Six Pence gets rave reviews for friendliness
and food. Classics like Fish n Chips, Bangers n Mash,
and Shepherds Pie have made devotees of many, while the
prompt and attentive service is always remarked upon. Six
Pence is especially a destination for beer acionados, with
Erik going out of his way to ensure a wide variety of beer
types are available, from high gravity to micro breweries. Of
course, being an English Pub also means carrying classics
like Speckled Hen and Hob Goblin. You wont nd any
domestics on draught here (bottles only), but with an array
of imports from California to New York, there is much to
discover for adventurous taste buds.
As a place that serves traditional favorites all year
round, it makes sense that Six Penc e is also as reliable
as postal service come snow, rain, heat, or gloom ofnight, its always open, and serves food later than any
other establishment in Blowing Rock (until 10:30 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday, and until midnight on Fridays
and Saturdays). The recent addition of patio seating offers
another opportunity to enjoy the comfortable climate, and
adds bright and airy to its usual description of warm and
cozy. For a decade, Six Pence has enjoyed a happy existence
on Main Street, and will be there, come rain or shine, to
welcome you after your next Blue Ridge adventure.
Best Breakfast SpotKnights on Main Street, a classic diner featuring full-blown southern breakfasts
of biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon,omelets, pancakes the works!
Great Rainy DayActivities Shopping on Main Street
Fireside reading at Watson Gap Pavilion Blowing Rock Arts and History Museum
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Erik Christoferson
Eriks favweekendactivity:Hiking withmy four kids,followed by
dinner atBistro Roca
Head to Footsloggers in Blowing Rock for s portswear and light hiking gear:921 Main Street, Blowing Rock, (828) 295-4453Hit up the Boone location for more rigorous adventures like rockclimbing, camping,and paddling: 139 S. Depot Street, Boone, (828) 262-5111 Six Pence Pub, 1121 Main St, Blowing Rock, ( 828) 295-3155
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There are two opposing sides to Blue Ridge Mountain Club; one
soft, one rugged; one mild, one extreme; one tame, one wild.
They could easily be at odds. Yet like the summer and year-round
residents of this area who mix and mingle as equals, there is an
earnest harmony and grave respect between this land in all its
moods and its inhabitants, in all their living patterns human orotherwise.
BRMC Wild AreasWe call them parks, yet similar to Americas great National Parks in terms
of the size of our property, remoteness of our creeks, and land protected
in perpetuity, there is no mistaking the pristine wilderness of Blue Ridge
Mountain Clubs undeveloped areas. Linked by a vast network of hiking
trails, all BRMC property owners have privileged access to a wealth of scenic
natural wonders, and endless opportunities to experience our
Unbelievably Great Outdoors.
Elk Creek Park Boundary creekway with both private
and public access Largest waterway on the property Delayed harvest shery, stocked annually Light shing pressure
Laurel Creek Park Boundary creekway, shared access with neighboring communities Native brook trout shing Star attraction: the Blue Hole a natural swimming hole with
rope swing and diving rocks Creekside family campsites with platform cabin tents, cots,
re ring, water, cooking shed, and restroom Vehicle accessibility
Dugger Valley Park Creekway and valley encompassing over
1,000 acres of land and approximately 5 milesof pristine mountain streams
Native brook trout shing Top threshold at Watson Gap Pavilion Star Attraction: Dugger Creek Cascade
approximately 120 vertical cascade in fourdistinct waterfalls
5 miles of trails ranging from easy to strenuous Various campsites and tent sites with
re rings and outhousesDownloadCOMMUNITYMAPS HERE
Hunter Dan Park Enclosed valley with braided stream
terminating in a stocked shing pond Future site of sporting center with limited
hunting permitted
The Tame& the Wild
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DuggerValleyPark
laurel Creek Park
Watson gaP Park
elk CreekPark
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Regardless of the economic climate, one unwavering pillar oftruth where property is concerned is the importance of location.
Lying directly on the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, off the
most protected and scenic roadway in the country the Blue Ridge
Parkway, a home at Blue Ridge Mountain Club is as immutable as it
is timeless, and as enduring as the mountains themselves.
Homesites From $125KProperties at Blue Ridge Mountain Club give families room
enough to create gardens, hang a tire swing, strategically place a
gazebo for sunsets, or simply leave the landscaping to the practiced,
serendipitous hand of Mother Nature.
Watson Gap Cottages From $399KFeaturing stone foundations, timber beams, cedar siding and
shingles; as well as spacious outdoor living areas, room enough for a
ten-person dining table and plenty of guest beds; our sophisticated,
designer-decorated model cottage is a home for generations.
Model cottage open daily for visits!
AwetumnCamping
This fall, leave the peepers on the Parkwayand venture into our Unbelievably GreatOutdoors for some wilderness campingat the most awesome time of year. Visit
www.BlueRidgeMountainClub.com or callHarrison Herbst at (828) 295-8667
ext. 5912 for more information!
Answer thecall today
(828) 295-86671155 Main St, Blowing Rock N.C.www.blueridgemountainclub.com
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