"Brynn, Theodric, and Oren have been tasked with the retrieval of an ancient chalice. In their possession is an old map, that only once atop the highest peak of the range will direct them to its hidden location. The Rangers ascend the highest peak." On October 28th, 2023, we visited Mt. Mitchell, NC. The highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains, and the highest peak of the entire eastern half of the North American continent at an elevation of 6,684 feet. I was able to get two other Rangers to join me for the trip. The travels up the mountain range in late October presented wonderful fall colors, which faded into the alpine mountain elevation, and saw us hiking through dense old-growth forest and moss-coated trees. The temperature began as about 60 degrees and dropped by 10 by the time we reached the summit.




















