Mongoose
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Is there always a caretaker at Grey Knob? I'm planning a trip for Jan 3-5, Mon-Wed. There probably won't be many people up there during the middle of the week, you think?
Grey Knob Caretaker?
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sli74
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I believe there always is a caretaker there, has been every time I have been up there. Last winter it was a REALLY nice guy named Adam Hale who now works for the GMC. I am not sure he will be back this year however (at least the last time I spoke to him) . . .
Mid-week you have a VERY good chance of having it to yourself. Have fun!!!
I LOVE GRAY KNOB !!!
sli74
Mid-week you have a VERY good chance of having it to yourself. Have fun!!!
I LOVE GRAY KNOB !!!
sli74
nh-trekker
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Greyknob
Heu Goose how ya doin?? haven't seen much activity from you lately?? I only got to head out once last year and that was for 4 days over thanksgiving weekend. Some A**hole tried to break into my house one night when we were sleeping and scared the hell out of my wife (and me) so I figured that I should hang it up until things cool down. What are your plans for next month? I'm heading out on the 7,8,9,10, if you are interested???????
If the caretaker is not there when you arrive he/she will be there by the time you leave. They will sometimes hike out for the day for whatever reason and return sometimes as late as midnight..If they do not show up there will be pay envelopes so you can slip your money under the door.
Talk to ya later, Don
Heu Goose how ya doin?? haven't seen much activity from you lately?? I only got to head out once last year and that was for 4 days over thanksgiving weekend. Some A**hole tried to break into my house one night when we were sleeping and scared the hell out of my wife (and me) so I figured that I should hang it up until things cool down. What are your plans for next month? I'm heading out on the 7,8,9,10, if you are interested???????
If the caretaker is not there when you arrive he/she will be there by the time you leave. They will sometimes hike out for the day for whatever reason and return sometimes as late as midnight..If they do not show up there will be pay envelopes so you can slip your money under the door.
Talk to ya later, Don
David Metsky
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Yes, there will always be a caretaker at Gray Knob. He or she will cover Crag Camp, the Perch, and the Log Cabin as well. During the day they might be roaming, but they'll be there for the evening. I've been up there between Christmas and NY several times and there were always others there, not sure if it extends a bit after NY.
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Mongoose
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Hey nh-trekker, how's it going? I've been starting up my business for a while and havn't had time to get out. Right now my only plans are too hike Jan 3rd-5th. When I take days off, I have to close my business down, so I can't do that too often. I need the time off though. Spending 70 hours a week with teenagers is going to kill me...
David Metsky
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No reservations allowed, it's first come first served. Gray Knob is the most popular in winter since it is the only insulated cabin. On popular weeknds it will fill up, though they are pretty good at trying to cram a few extras in when needed. Overflow usually goes to Crag Camp which can get quite cold and windblown inside, but still fairly comfortable. The Perch and Log Cabin are shelters, with 4 tent platforms at the Perch. They rarely fill up in winter.
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Mongoose
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One winter I took a bunch of mattresses in Crag and made a little insulated cave to sleep in. It was quite nice. 
poison ivy
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The fee is $10 (per person) per night (and worth every penny!)
You can find all the information you want on the shelters at the RMC website
- Ivy
You can find all the information you want on the shelters at the RMC website
- Ivy
giggy
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There should be someone there- I think they head down to lowes store to get supplies every now and then. If no-one is there, it won't be locked or anything. When I started out a few years back -I was always nervous about being shut out due to no spaces left. I have yet to see that happen and had "unofficially heard" they never turn people back. Take that for what is worth and never guareentee it - but thats what I heard. I usually stay in grey knob but have stayed in crag - I don't remember it getting that cold. I think when it was rebuilt a few years back - it was made windproof? Not sure on that though.
David Metsky
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When Gray Knob is truely full they will send folks over to Crag Camp. It doesn't happen often but it will happen, Crag has enough space to cover any eventuality.giggy said:
Crag is definately not wind proof, there's a big whole in the floor for snow and trail debries and the wind just howls through it. It certainly nicer than the old Crag Camp, but not really winterized. Expect to wear most of your winter gear inside (except for crampons) if the weather is cold.
Crag and Gray Knob are $10/night, the Perch and Log Cabin are $5/night. If you don't have cash the caretaker will send you down to Log Cabin and ask you to send it in later, unless it is an emergency.
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peakbagger
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A few gray knob points
The stove in Gray Knob is operated by the caretaker only, the intent is to keep the temp above freezing during supper. Even at that, wood supply is a constant challenge, therefore bringing up a couple of pieces of nice dry stove length hardwood is always appreciated. Note, even if you bring up a cord of wood, the caretaker will tend not to heat up the building much more than above freezing as the combination of snowy and frozen clothes and a warm building tends to turn the place into a sauna, that get everyone's gear damp.
The winter caretaker has a dog this year
If you get to gray know early, dont spread your gear out all over the loft and then take off to go climbing.
The prior caretaker was known to enjoy a Guniness.
The stove in Gray Knob is operated by the caretaker only, the intent is to keep the temp above freezing during supper. Even at that, wood supply is a constant challenge, therefore bringing up a couple of pieces of nice dry stove length hardwood is always appreciated. Note, even if you bring up a cord of wood, the caretaker will tend not to heat up the building much more than above freezing as the combination of snowy and frozen clothes and a warm building tends to turn the place into a sauna, that get everyone's gear damp.
The winter caretaker has a dog this year
If you get to gray know early, dont spread your gear out all over the loft and then take off to go climbing.
The prior caretaker was known to enjoy a Guniness.
SherpaKroto
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Other caretakers from the past have enjoyed a nice single malt. I always bring up 3 2x2 pieces of kiln dried hardwood. Not a lot, but it makes a difference to the caretaker, and burns nicely. Also - tips are VERY well received. Those folks bust their butts for...us. IMHO, there is no finer place to gaze down into the valley than the Quay early morning, or in the evening.
