Hoist Rescue on Grandfather Mountain After Hiker’s Significant Fall

Last Updated on August 16, 2026 6:56 am Around 12:00 Saturday, Linville-Central was advised by Avery County 911 Communications of a hiker who had suffered a significant fall while hiking on Grandfather Mountain. With assistance from Linville Volunteer Fire Department, EMS Avery, Avery County Emergency Management, Crossnore Volunteer Fire Department, Banner Elk Volunteer Fire & … The post Hoist…