April 8, 2017

Sunset from the lesser sought after, Apollo Overlook.

Good Afternoon,
     It's shaping up to be a beautiful day in East Tennessee!  The cloud cover is spotty, and the sun is fighting hard to to break through and begin the melting process.  We saw a little powder loss yesterday, and we started with 7" remaining on the ground this morning.  Our high ended up reaching 28 degrees, and our low point this morning hit 17.

Purple and Gold shine through the trees as alpenglow turns to dusk while ascending High Top.

     The warming trend is on its way, but in the meantime, traction devices are still ideal for visiting the mountain.  Once the sun shines unabated, the remnants of winter should start to run off this peak in a hurry.  Anticipate waterfalls to be gushingly glorious and creek crossings to be a tad higher once it does.
     Have a great weekend!

White bristles adorn the summit of Myrtle Point as the sun fades.