April 11, 2017

4/11/2017

Good Afternoon,
It's a tad hazier today, but for the most part we have been spoiled with another splendid sunny day. Yesterday we were able to experience 60 degrees, with a low of 36. We're hovering in the 50s at the moment but we've already hit 62 this afternoon. As far as the snow levels go, it's dwindling down to the shadiest of patches. The ground is still a little bit soggy, but areas are starting to dry out and show green again.

     We just had some midday excitement, as our friends from the National Guard were doing some trial runs with their helicopter and our landing pad. We appreciate all that they do!
     We continue to catch a glimpse of a bear on the outskirts of camp. Please remember to keep your belongings inside and doors closed while you're staying with us. And be sure to take advantage of our metal food storage bins located in the office. Everything we can do as guests and crew to discourage this bear from finding excuses to enter camp is essential for said bear's future well being.
     Have a great rest of the day!

5 Comments

Sherleen

4/11/2017 04:28:19 pm

Thanks again for an interesting blog.Stay well and warm.

Kristi

4/11/2017 06:39:51 pm

Will the llamas be coming uponFriday?

Tammy (Tx)

4/11/2017 10:13:45 pm

I wonder if it's the same bear that hung around camp with JP during his time as winter caretaker this year. Hope it doesn't hang around too much and maybe lose its life. I wish there was a way to relocate some of the "problem" bears out west where there are less chances for them to have an encounter with the human kind, and vast amounts of wilderness. Because some people are just not going to stop approaching, feeding and trying to interact with these bears, or clean up after themselves. They will continue to violate park rules unless hefty fines are laid upon them. The bear should be the last creature that needs to suffer the consequences for these neglectful individuals. I wish we could traquilize and remove these "problem" individuals! LOL

Mike

4/12/2017 07:58:12 am

That bear has probably heard about the delicious hot chocolate and those scrumptious cookies that you have up there. Maybe he wants to buy a sack lunch?

Jimmy Morgan

4/12/2017 03:52:13 pm

I sure was glad to see the Army National Guard Black Hawk on 2/7/17 when they flew in and picked up Skip. Can't hike out with 6 back, 5 front broke ribs and back of his head busted. With winds 60 MPH , gust to 70 they hovered and got him with the cable. They did great. Hiking back up LeConte 4/23/17, hopefully we won't need a Black Hawk this trip.

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