3 State Century

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I think the official title actually is 'Three State, Three Mountain Challenge'. I've never done it but I've heard good things about it. I had it in my list of possibilities for this year but I just found out that a good friend's wedding is that day so I guess I'll have to aim for next year instead.

As far as weather goes, unless it rains, it will be pretty warm. I'm guessing a daytime high for that time of the year will be in the 80's. But, when you start in the morning, it will probably still be a little cool. Also, it's cooler in the mountains and the decents can be kind of chilly. I would recommend dressing in layers so you can add/subtract as needed throughout the day.

Have fun with this! It's a great ride and you will love the scenery!

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I was actually a little more worried about the humidity. I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills and do a whole lotta stuff in the cold so I'm not too worried about that.

skibum-where do you ski? My friend that lives in TN is an old skibud of mine though since she's been there she's been concentrating more on whitewater boating. I think she said she went somewheres around there but that she was lamenting the lack of info about where to go!

doc-is your baby a pointing griffon? Sure looks like it. They are such great dogs!

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There shouldn't be too much humidity in May, especially up in the mountains so you should be okay with that.

As far as skiing goes, I haven't done any local skiing since moving to Atlanta from Virginia several years ago. All of the places within a reasonable driving distance are a little small/crowded for my tastes. These days, I tend to hop on a plane and head out west somewhere to get some skiing in.

I stumbled on a link that has some info on the resorts in the southeast if you want to pass it on to your friend.

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Nope. She's a Bouvier Des Flandres. She has a relatively short haircut because we are in the south and she is a snow girl. Plus, they have hair not fur so you've gotta cut it anyway. The breed she looks nearly identical to is the black russian if you're more familiar with those.

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By the way, what is a pointed griffon? It's not listed in the AKC

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Apparently the official name is the "American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon". A couple of Pika's best friends are griffons. Her friends are brown, but I guess they come in a number of colors. I swear she learned to point from them. It's really cool to watch them "work".

http://www.awpga.com/fr_wirehaired_p...g_griffons.htm

Oh, dogs dogs dogs! Can't imagine life without them!

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