Charles Stockstill and the 1987 Skunk #1

Charles Stockstill is a respected certified ganjier, cannabis educator, and advocate with over 20 years of hands-on experience in cultivation, sensory evaluation, and cannabis culture. Known throughout the industry as The Old Man of the Mountain, Charles has dedicated his life to elevating the cannabis experience beyond recreational use—bringing connoisseurship, craft appreciation, and community education to the forefront of the conversation.

Charles is the founder of The Old Man of the Mountain, a unique hashish tasting and terpene experience that travels the Northeast and beyond, offering immersive events designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of cannabis terpenes, concentrates, and traditional practices. He’s been featured on multiple cannabis podcasts and regularly collaborates with industry events like NECANN, where he leads terpene tastings and sensory sessions that educate both enthusiasts and professionals.

In addition to his work educating and curating cannabis experiences, Charles has also been an outspoken advocate for responsible cannabis consumption and progressive policy, even providing testimony in support of on-site cannabis consumption legislation in Maine.

Blending deep cultural roots in cannabis with a unique curatorial approach—much like a sommelier in the wine world—Charles continues to push the boundaries of how people think about, taste, and talk about cannabis.