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11/6/2010

The snow seems to have tapered off. We awoke to 8.5" of snow this morning. It was so peaceful around camp. The low last night was 15. Guests stayed in bed under their warm blankets until we rang the breakfast bell. It is currently 16 degrees at 8:30 this morning. Today is going to be a great day for a good book in front of the heater. The high yesterday never rose above 22.

Jerry Roberts

11/6/2010 01:50:19 am

Thanks for the photos

tom lundberg

11/6/2010 01:55:38 am

there is just a trace of ice on the tops of vehicles and on the roof down here in the county this morning...

Jeanie L.

11/6/2010 02:05:48 am

BEAUTIFUL!!! I wish we were there!!! Will you be making any snowcream today?

Joyce R

11/6/2010 02:30:30 am

The second picture is a new take on your postcard!

Debby

11/6/2010 02:40:46 am

How are the trails leading up to the lodge, especially Alum Cave? I am planning to bring a group on a day hike on Sunday.

Laurie Leslie

11/6/2010 02:54:24 am

My 11-year old son has now decided he wants to be a Mt. LeConte caretaker when he grows up!

Thanks for inspiring some career aspirations! Stay warm...

Bill Yeadon

11/6/2010 03:09:12 am

Breathtaking

Dave W

11/6/2010 03:30:27 am

Our group of five hiked down a snow covered Alum yesterday. We enjoyed the serenity of LeConte and appreciate the cheerful and attentive staff. Making the first tracks down while not meeting a single hiker was like walking through a Christmas card. The snow covered canopy over the rhododendrons was especially beautiful. Roads were closed when we reached the trailhead and our adventure was not complete. We gave a stranded hiker a ride to Newfound Gap as we retrieved the second vehicle. The car was overloaded so two of us elected to walk down the highway towards Gatlinburg until the car picked us up. It was especially peaceful walking down the snow covered road, without tracks, and observing wildlife far more abundant than along the trails. Another unique experience capped our LeConte journey. Suggestion to fellow hikers: If you're planning a trip up, and HWY 431 is closed, then try Trillium as a backup. Also, those bottom bunks are pretty chilly right now and the top bunks get hot.

Joan Grey link

11/6/2010 05:19:25 am

This looks like a 'Real' winter wonderland , so beautiful...

Joe Morrison

11/6/2010 05:21:20 am

Amazing photos. It's hard to believe how quickly the weather can change on the mountain. Both grown sons and I were up there on Monday and Tuesday - hiked down Alum Cave Trail to blue sky and temps in the 50s and 60s. As always, we throughly enjoyed our trip to LeConte Lodge - thanks to everyone for your warm hospitality.

Mary & Pat

11/6/2010 07:27:24 am

We were there too, on Tuesday. It is amazing the difference.

11/6/2010 10:06:14 am

These pictures are spectacular! I was there on October 22nd and meant to tell you how very much I enjoy your blog and the photos. I would have been another one staying under the warm blankets this morning too!

hamp

11/6/2010 10:52:08 am

Would love to come up there!

Carla Jones

11/6/2010 12:14:31 pm

All I can say this is breathtaking !!!!

Terry

11/6/2010 12:17:09 pm

We also had the honor of enjoying LeConte in the snow this year but our experience was in the spring. We had hiked up Alum and came back the Boulevard breaking trail along the way. As it was said, it was like being a part of a Christmas card. An experience that I'll treasure for the rest of my life.

Barbara

11/6/2010 12:18:38 pm

WOW!!
This is awesome!!

Marisa Long

11/6/2010 01:21:56 pm

We are sooooo blessed to have the Smokies. No matter if in the spring, summer, fall or winter.We have to do everything we can to make it healthy again and keep it that way :)

Robin Johnson

11/6/2010 02:05:26 pm

Any advice? coming up on monday I hope. Do you think they will have the road open to reach alum cave trail head? I know access to some of the other trails are closed for the season. Usually come in October but this was only reservation I could get this year. have been up every year for 12 overnight visits since 2000 and seen maybe an inch of snow or it melted off after it fell but nothing like 9 inches! Want to be prepared as much as possible. I know you guys are in heaven on earth up there right now, enjoy the snow! Snuggle!

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