December 03rd, 2015

12/3/2015

The present Is too much for the senses, Too crowding, too confusing- Too present to imagine. Robert Frost

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, hoarfrosty day up top. The high yesterday reached 42 degrees. The overnight low was 14 degrees. It was 15 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation yesterday. I am sure that the trails are a bit icy today, so be prepared for some slick conditions. Get out and enjoy this beautiful day!

Top photo: Our first glimpse of the sun in days! Above: Sun setting on upper Alum.

Colours, West Point.

The light and colours coming up Alum last night were special. They felt especially warm and vibrant after three days of rain and clouds. All other concerns drop away in the face of this beauty.

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Just before the final climb on Alum.

9 Comments

Shelli Kolash

12/3/2015 08:35:12 am

Beautiful. Can't wait to see this in person next September

Ron Kiser

12/3/2015 08:44:43 am

Wow, beautiful sunset. Going to share!

Raz Theo

12/3/2015 09:24:36 am

JP - I'd be interested in your estimating how many miles you run on the various trails of LeConte during a winter season.

12/4/2015 08:37:10 am

Raz,

I've got a general idea... I just came down with a cold, so I'll be resting up for a few days. I already miss it!

Tammy ( Tx )

12/3/2015 10:37:38 am

Beautiful pictures today and the quote from Robert Frost is so spot on for today. The present IS too confusing, too crowded and hard to imagine right now in so many ways. So, I let my mind wander to the past times I have spent and future days I will spend in the quietness of the Smokies and it gives me peace, as I'm sure it does to all who post here.

From yesterday's post...Tenderfoot, thanks for the kind remarks, I'm glad you read the blog. It was such a memorable experience on so many levels more than just finally getting to see what so many others have seen, the top of Leconte and the lodge. And to Norman....you CAN walk a 100 miles, maybe just in shorter increments! Have a Blessed day!

paddle

12/3/2015 12:41:29 pm

See you on top in a week from tomorrow.. Can't wait

Kellie Walls Sharpe link

12/3/2015 02:20:34 pm

so beautiful! so jealous !!!

elktonbrant

12/3/2015 04:13:17 pm

Those are incredible views, but I hope I never have to witness a sunset at the top of Alum Cave Trail (especially if we're on a day hike).
My wife and I are glad you're back for another year, JP. We're rooting for you to have snow... which leads to easily traceable bobkitten tracks.... which leads to bobkitten him/herself!

Charlotte

12/6/2015 09:50:45 pm

I was thinking at home watching the beautiful awesome sunset,how wonderful it would be to see it in the Smokies from Cliff TOPS.Thank you so much for sharing.

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