Airlift??

3/18/2014

This is the kind of sunrise we like to see when we are supposed to have an airlift. We are waiting for the helicopter to fly in from Atlanta. Unfortunately, Atlanta is experiencing heavy fog. You never know how things are going to play out when you are relying on the weather to make it possible. Today will be a waiting game. We WILL be ready as soon as the pilot says "It's a GO". It is currently 30º on the mountain. Maybe this extra time will allow it to warm up a bit. It can get a bit cold under the helicopter.

Someone asked for a picture of the shirts. As soon as we get the shirts on the mountain and get them unloaded, I will post a picture. We have some really cool items for sale this year. Some of the items can be seen on the lodge website. Check out http://www.lecontelodge.com/store/.
We even have the Hudson Bay blankets available for purchase. They are only for purchase from our online store.

I hope to have some pictures of airlift for you tomorrow. In the mean time we are eating our pancakes and waiting patiently for the word to start. At least we have a beautiful day to enjoy on the mountain.

3/18/2014 01:02:01 am

Once the airlift is complete, when do the Llamas start their trips to the lodge?

High On LeConte

3/18/2014 01:31:13 am

Al, hopefully they will start up on the 26th.

3/18/2014 09:09:36 am

Thanks for your response. We're headed that way this Summer.

Pat N

3/18/2014 01:51:14 am

I'm tasting those pancakes!

TracyG

3/18/2014 01:52:03 am

Hoping you have a great airlift today! Have a great season!

Lynn

3/18/2014 01:58:05 am

I live in Atlanta (brookhaven) and as I was putting out my feeders this am I looked up to watch the clouds. And I saw blue sky! Will let you know how things are looking down here if needed but you will probably know about the helicopter long before I can do my weather report! Guess it also depends on which part of this massive city they are taking off from. See you a few days into June!

doug y link

3/18/2014 02:10:44 am

We have your gray skies and fog up here. I was once blessed by an old African witch doctor so I'll go outside and chant some to keep this dreary weather north of the Smokies so the airlift can proceed. I am impressed with what must surely be an enormous logistical accomplishment in planning and executing the lift ! Good luck.

Gilmer

3/18/2014 11:29:40 pm

Who cares what the weather is in KY?

beckie L

3/20/2014 02:06:33 am

Gilmer, your comment is a great example of why the comments continue to be closed. How freaking hard is it to be nice as has been asked.. repetitively! Jeeez!

Barb

3/18/2014 02:39:33 am

Family of 5 leaving Minnesota tomorrow and climbing to LaConte on opening day. Any opinion if we should bring along those ice stabilizers or just waterproof hiking boots enough?

Tom S

3/18/2014 03:01:55 am

Barb, It's better to bring the ice stabilizers along and not need them than to not have them when it gets icy. I went up Trillium Gap Trail 10 days ago and there was about 100 feet of solid irregular ice covering the entire trail near the top.

Standing Bear

3/18/2014 04:10:20 am

Yes, you should always be prepared for any kind of weather hiking. The Smoky Mnts. are notorious for dramatic changes in the blink of an eye. Good luck with the are lift Allyson, hope all goes safe and peaceful. I've experienced three myself so know first hand how crazy it can get. ~ Peace to All

IN Tony

3/18/2014 04:54:12 am

What is the timetable for having the water pump near the office turned on? Thanks

3/19/2014 01:27:31 am

It should be on this weekend. The spring is running fine. If the pump is not on, you can go to Trillium about 30 ft an the spring is on the right.

Kent

3/18/2014 07:01:02 am

Yep, I can imagine swirling chopper blades would add an extra nip to the air.

Good luck with airlift and I hope the start to the 2014 season goes as smoothly as possible. :)

Fred

3/18/2014 08:10:59 am

The forum doesnt seem to be used much. Most everything seems to take place here.

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