 The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness. I got the world, as it were, by the nape of the neck, and held it under in the tide of it's own events, till it was drowned, and then I let it go down stream like a dead dog. Vast hollow chambers of silence stretched away on every side, and my being expanded in proportion, and filled them. Then first could I appreciate sound, and find it musical. Thoreau  Top photo: Home sweet home! Above: Red pines along the Boulevard. Morning, It was a grey day up top. The high was 41. The low was 35. It was 36 and hazy at observation. The mountain received 1.27" of rain yesterday. It was one of those day that I felt (perhaps accurately) like the only person for miles around. ps: Happy Groundhog Day! I bet Phil didn't even realize there was a winter! On another note, I miss laughing at Bill Murray's awesomeness.  CommentsJames W 02/02/2012 9:17am
Perfect weather to reach the summit! cant wait to get back up!! enjoy your day JP Kent 02/02/2012 10:34am
What is the total snowfall at Leconte Lodge so far this year? JP 02/02/2012 6:35pm
The answer is definitely not enough. Somewhere depressingly under 10 inches. Chris D 02/02/2012 11:22am
Concerning yesterday's topic regarding rule breakers. Seems the root of the problem stems from people just not playing attention and/or being wrongly advised by others. Here are only a few examles from a few recent examles from post. LeConte is located with in a national park, not a national forest. There are major differences in the rules and regulations between the two of them. Working the system regarding reservations, that speaks for it's self. Buying LeConte t-shirts on the mountain in February, it (All regarding the lodge )is closed down. The point is don't base a trip off bad information or your be breaking the rules and even know it. Check with a knowledgeable source be for heading out. H Clark 02/02/2012 3:24pm
Chris D - It was not indicated or implied that LeConte was part of the National Forest. The post referenced the Red River Gorge area, not LeConte. We all realize the differences regarding camping in the two areas. Chris 02/02/2012 5:27pm
Please read the last post from yesterday. Apparently some do not. Seems some took my post as an attack which it was not. There is just some inaccurate information posted from time to time which may mislead some folks. People need to check with park service before heading out if unfamiliar with park rules and regulations. marilyn 02/02/2012 2:01pm
Just wanted to clarify, Chris, that I was not saying you can buy shirts on Leconte. I know the lodge is closed now and I think I indicated that. I was just saying that the office in Pigeon Forge is not closed now and their website is not closed. I know they usually have leftover shirts from the previous year as I've seen them in a big tub in the Leconte check in office on the mountain when I go up in September every. Was simply saying a phone call or internet connection could be made to determine if there are shirts for 2011 available if the person who inquired wanted to go that route. Otherwise he'd have to wait until they release the 2012 shirts which probably isn't until the season officially opens in March. Would not want to be accused of giving out bad information. Chris 02/02/2012 3:16pm
Please read further back. It was stated to get a shirt on top earlier in the postings. Was not pointing fingers just advising folks to plan ahead and get accurate information to avoid issues. Jim Anderson 02/02/2012 2:18pm
Ah, I remember that view all to well. Looks like a view from the the boulevard trail. Look closely and you can see the slide on the back side under Myrtle point. Ron Adams 02/02/2012 3:27pm
JP, I loved that movie with B. Murray, Groundhog Day. Funny one. And speaking of winter, a friend told me today that the groundhog predicts 6 more weeks of winter,and I said, how can we have more of something we have yet to have?!? In Indiana we have had virtually no snow, no winter; such a disappointment, as LeConte's lack of snow this year has been for you. Rob H 02/02/2012 8:23pm
Have you even been able to use the snow shoes JP? I guess you can pack them up for the winter. Do you know any snow statistics for Leconte and the possibility of getting serious snow in Feb and Mar? JP 02/04/2012 9:00am
Rob, Kathy M 02/03/2012 1:18am
Love the picture of Mt Leconte. I miss seeing lots of snow on that mountain, unfortunate for you , that you haven't had much snow. Looking forward to great pictures tomorrow. Makes me miss that hike looking at all your great pictures. Enjoy your last few weeks! We still have Feb. and March for snow. The winter is still young. And besides the ground hog did say 6 more weeks of winter.lol There getting bombed with snow out in Denver. Its got to be coming this way(it always does) . But I am enjoying having little snow. No bad roads to drive on. Just waiting for the crocuses to start blooming. Great no snow pictures again J.P. Leave a Reply |  Allyson Virden
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