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Holy Crap. 102 MPH winds on top of Grandfather Mtn 2 days ago. VT grad

meteorologist records his hike and winds. Amazing video.
Amazing the weather change from beginning of hike to summit of mountain.

Standing at summit, on ice covered rocks, in 102 MPH winds. What could go wrong?

[Post edited by Stork at 11/29/2021 3:19PM]

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Posted: 11/29/2021 at 3:12PM

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Holy Crap. 102 MPH winds on top of Grandfather Mtn 2 days ago. VT grad -- Stork 11/29/2021 3:12PM

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