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Aug. 30, 2014

8/30/2014

 
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Frequently you're presented with the juxtaposition of the modern and old on LeConte. We begin to take it for granted, but it's not every corner in America you see an old, weather-beaten, wood-shingled shed next to a solar panel.
Good afternoon from the top of LeConte.  We've been in a nice weather pattern as of late.  Friday was dry and beautiful most of the day with a high of 71 and low of 54.  We've had a few more clouds today, but are still enjoying some afternoon sun.

While Labor Day is a bit of an exception with most schools taking a breather, we notice fewer children staying overnight on the mountain.  The army of youngsters on leave during the summer has been drafted back into school, their backpacks repurposed to tote textbooks rather than trail mix.

The crew noted an exception to that lack of children today during lunch when a girl stopped by to visit.  It proved a pretty interesting conversation, as many up here turn out, and I learned a lot.  Donning a Tinkerbell shirt (of Peter Pan fame), she has been exploring around the lodge grounds with an omnipresent magnifying glass--"looking for clues."

She told us she hiked up to LeConte Lodge to stay last year
, but she was only two-feet tall then.  I mentioned that she must be eating right because she had apparently doubled in height this year.  I continued that she better watch out because she may show up at the lodge next year at eight-feet tall if she continued to double--and that would present problems for ducking through all our doors.  I think that prospect perplexed her a bit.

Further, I learned that she and her family had explored Myrtle Point earlier in the day.  I told her that was a pretty nice hike, but it would be easy for Tinkerbell, who could just flitter about anywhere she wanted on LeConte.  The little girl countered, "Yes, but not if she got her wings wet."  I agreed that was wise planning because wet wings are always a possibility on LeConte and could slow down even the fittest fairy.


You meet all sorts of nice and interesting people on the mountain, and today was no exception.  I hope you're one of those nice and interesting folks who get to come up and see us.  Happy trails.

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norman
8/30/2014 07:20:17 am

wish i could, but will have to stay here in Ga.

doug y link
8/30/2014 07:36:44 am

Nice story Nathan. I think that when I'm up there on the mountain at the lodge that I sort of "flitter" about soaking it all in because I am transformed when I'm up there. It's just a magical atmosphere for me personally, and I do believe many others are similarly affected. I don't actually believe inn spirits, but when I'm comfortably situated in a rocking chair at one of the cabins or elsewhere I am overcome by the atmosphere that permeates the place !

Debi
8/30/2014 01:24:24 pm

I wish I was Bewitched. I'd snap my fingers and be up there in heartbeat.

Mike
8/30/2014 01:33:05 pm

Dang Nathan, you are good!

Jamie
8/31/2014 01:18:52 am

Weather was nice yesterday and we had a nice hike up and down via Alum Cave. Purchased two t-shirts and left them laying in your office though :(

High on LeConte
9/1/2014 08:45:33 am

Jamie,

Please contact our office in Sevierville, and we will try to get that squared away for you. It's likely we restocked the shirts when cleaning the office. Perhaps we can send some down by llama. Let us know. Have a good day.

Nathan

Melissa from Alcoa Tennessee
8/31/2014 01:46:57 am

Nathan, it was a pleasure talking to you once again today! This marks my third spontaneous hike up with outstanding weather and views! Dad and I might just need to keep the spontaneous hiking alive as we've been blessed with outstanding days on the trails! I'm thankful to live a lil over an hour away from Gatlinburg and thankful to have gotten to experience this mountain three times thus far with my dad! I'm sure we'll be hiking back up again sometime in 2015, and I understand from our conversation that this is your last season on Leconte! Thank you for all your work on our beloved mountain and I wish you happy trails in your new adventures to come! And I can't end this post without saying.... Go Alcoa Tornadoes! And our Tennessee Vols!
Farewell!

High on LeConte
9/1/2014 08:47:35 am

Melissa,

Thanks for the kind words. Also, thanks for bringing good weather again. Three trips and all of them in good weather puts you in rare company on LeConte. I appreciate you stopping by.

Nathan

Jamie
9/1/2014 11:22:50 am

Thank you!


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