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Dear Reader,
Welcome to the second issue of The 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 and
professionals 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 Pitts
General Manager
Blue 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 outftted 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 Outftter 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: Profle Trail at Grandfather Mountain
3) The best walk: Bass Lake Trail
4) The best drive: Blue Ridge Parkway fromBlowing Rock to Linville Falls
5) The best picnic spot: BRMC overlook
6) The best trout fshing spot: Watauga River
7) The best outftter: Footsloggers (Boone or Blowing Rock locations)
8) The best waterfall: Linville Falls
9) The best lazy river: The NewRiver 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 RIDGE
A 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 legendary
escape 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, and
adventure with the BRMC community
Every season offers fantastic options for
discovering the Blue Ridge, Blowing Rock,
and their unbelievably great outdoors.
New River Fly Fishing, Boating,
Biking and More! Join us where fun
andfshing fowat www.rivergirl.com
For your next North Carolina or
Tennessee whitewater rafting
adventure, choose Wahoos, the
areas oldest and fnest...
www.wahoosadventures.com
Brians Fav
Adventure:
Full-moon campout
on Grandfather
Mountain ridge in
pretty weather
Brian Baldwin
Footsloggers
BrianBaldwinshoppedat Footsloggers for ffteenyears before managing the
Blowing Rockstore for the last fve. Atrue-bornadventurer, Brians various escapades
have givenhima deepappreciationfor smart, high-quality gear, while experiences like
hiking Grandfather Mountaintop-to-bottominone of the worst storms of the winter
(80mphwinds!) have kindleda warmthwithinhimthat people feel the moment they
walkinto the store.
Footsloggers, whichhas beenaroundfor over 40years, starting withits fagshipin
Boone, is a true-Blue Ridge outdoor andtravel outftter. Carrying everything youcould
possibly needfor excursions big or small, short or long, near or far, Brianboils the
secrets to Footsloggers success downto these three:
Aready-for-anything attitude andwelcoming comfort foodmake Blowing Rockthe
ideal basecampfor exploring the many wonders of this vast andbreathtaking area.
#1. Know Thy Area
Knowing what youre talking about when selling outdoor survival gear is supremely
important 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 in
assessing what gear is best for any outdoor adventure, they also know this area like
the backs of their hands. Wondering where to fnd a kayaking or rock-climbing
guide? 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 youre
ready to face anything Mother Nature tosses in your path.
#2. Sell Only Good Stuff
Stocking only the highest quality items takes much of the guesswork out of shopping
at 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 fromFootsloggers will stick by you, no
matter what you put it through. Staying abreast of the industry at buying shows is all
part of keeping the store ready for each newseason. This unwavering commitment
to quality has garnered a devoted following for Footsloggers, and earned themthe
respect (and, often, heartfelt thanks) of many an adventurer.
#3. Love Where You Live
Footsloggers devotion to the Blue Ridge area is essential to surviving in small,
tourism-driven towns. The infectious friendliness Blowing Rock is known for is
championed by people like Brian, who treats every patron, newor seasoned, like an
old friend. Awarmreception and referrals to other local businesses whether for a
bite, a good nights sleep, or a personalized adventure is all part of the good nature
that keeps Blowing Rock so beautiful, according to Brian; People have worked really
hard to keep Blowing Rock small and tight-knit, with all the elements people want out
of 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 fctional bar from the televesion series
Cheers 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 frst-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 afcionados, 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 fnd 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 Pence is also as reliable
as postal service come snow, rain, heat, or gloom of
night, 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 Spot
Knights on Main Street, a classic diner
featuring full-blown southern breakfasts
of biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon,
omelets, pancakes the works!
Great Rainy Day
Activities
Shopping on Main Street
Fireside reading at Watson Gap Pavilion
Blowing Rock Arts and History Museum
six Pence Pub
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Erik Christoferson
Eriks fav
weekend
activity:
Hiking with
my four kids,
followed by
dinner at
Bistro Roca
Head to Footsloggers in Blowing Rock for sportswear and light hiking gear:
921 Main Street, Blowing Rock, (828) 295-4453
Hit 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
P e o p l e & P l a c e s P e o p l e & P l a c e s
Blue Ridge
Mountain Club
r e c omme n da t i on s
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 or
otherwise.
BRMC Wild Areas
We 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 fshery, stocked annually
Light fshing pressure
Laurel Creek Park
Boundary creekway, shared access with neighboring communities
Native brook trout fshing
Star attraction: the Blue Hole a natural swimming hole with
rope swing and diving rocks
Creekside family campsites with platformcabin tents, cots,
fre ring, water, cooking shed, and restroom
Vehicle accessibility
Dugger Valley Park
Creekway and valley encompassing over
1,000 acres of land and approximately 5 miles
of pristine mountain streams
Native brook trout fshing
Top threshold at Watson Gap Pavilion
Star Attraction: Dugger Creek Cascade
approximately 120 vertical cascade in four
distinct waterfalls
5 miles of trails ranging fromeasy to strenuous
Various campsites and tent sites with
fre rings and outhouses
Download
COMMUNITY
MAPS HERE
Hunter Dan Park
Enclosed valley with braided stream
terminating in a stocked fshing pond
Future site of sporting center with limited
hunting permitted
The Tame
& the Wild
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Dan Park
Dugger
Valley
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laurel Creek Park
Watson gaP Park
elk Creek
Park
Mountain
Dreams
Regardless of the economic climate, one unwavering pillar of
truth 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 $125K
Properties 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 $399K
Featuring 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!
Awetumn
Camping
This fall, leave the peepers on the Parkway
and venture into our Unbelievably Great
Outdoors for some wilderness camping
at the most awesome time of year. Visit
www.BlueRidgeMountainClub.com or call
Harrison Herbst at (828) 295-8667
ext. 5912 for more information!
Answer the
call today
(828) 295-8667
1155 Main St, Blowing Rock N.C.
www.blueridgemountainclub.com
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offer in any state where prior registration is required. This information and features and information described and depicted herein is based on proposed development plans, which are
subject to change without notice. Actual development may or may not be as currently proposed. No guarantee is made that the features, amenities, or facilities depicted by an artists
rendering or otherwise described herein will be built, or, if built will be the same type, size, or nature as depicted or described. 2011 Blowing Rock Resort Venture, LLC
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