When we topped out on routes in the Linville Gorge, there was no trail and just a thick forest of rhododendron to fight through. We used to call it Rhodo Hell. At least though, no thorns.
That's a lot of green for this time of year.
rhododendron - I think they stay green. With that said we have a lot of trees budding up because of all this warm weather.
Great way to bring the year to an end!
It was so much fun but freaking cold!