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December 14, 2017

12/14/2017

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Good morning,
 
It’s currently 21 degrees and clear. Yesterday’s high was 30 degrees, with an overnight low of 6 degrees. The winds have subsided and we still have 4” of snow on the ground.
 
Access to Alum Cave Trailhead is now available via Hwy 441. Expect plenty of ice on the trails up top.
 
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I woke to a clouded world. Yesterday’s incredible sunset paired with evening glimpses of the Geminid Meteor Shower left me content with the haze around me. None the less, I poured a cup and marched into the morning light. Oblivious to what lay ahead.
 
​I arrived at Apollo Overlook just before sunrise. The world was grey and my coffee mug was dry. I sat down and began to close my eyes. An orange speck caught my attention. It grew. The clouds whispered around me. I focused on the object hovering above. It continued to grow. I was observing the sun, perfectly filtered through the clouds. Suddenly, the earth was aglow! Prepared for battle, I got into position. The dragon’s fiery breath swirled around me. Lost in the beauty, I never stood a chance…
 
…I was consumed.
 
So it goes,
Seth

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“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”
– Augusta Kantra
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Donna O.
12/14/2017 10:41:08 am

More great pics! Amazing.
Just and FYI to those who frequent this blog: If you want to view the images in a larger form, RIGHT CLICK the image and SELECT "Open in a new Tab"
Then go to that new tab at the top of your browser screen! You can see so much more detail 8-)

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Christy Lockett
12/14/2017 11:13:29 am

we all so enjoy your daily post....thank you sooooo much....what a spiritual journey it must be to spend the winter up there....hope you are keeping a personal journal....maybe you should publish it

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JulieBug
12/14/2017 01:54:56 pm

WOW!!!!

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Peppermint Pattie
12/14/2017 02:23:06 pm

Seth, You are slaying it man ! Do you carry a sword !? Just kidding. Photos are awesome ! I like what you wrote yesterday about the trail being "well used. " Made me smile and chuckle ! I so get it. ;) Thank you. Stay warm up there.

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Bobbie Kyle
12/14/2017 02:25:09 pm

So beautiful!

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Rick Moore
12/14/2017 02:48:56 pm

Amazing picture! Makes me want to be there. I’m assuming this is at Cliff Tops. ?

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Michael
12/14/2017 05:05:00 pm

Enjoying your post immensely. We will have our stay at LeConte in June. I am enjoying the anticipation.

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Gozzlow
12/14/2017 06:26:38 pm

Seth, absolutely stunning photo from this morning. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and views from this morning.

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Diane
12/14/2017 09:31:20 pm

Awesome photos, Seth!

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KnoxBill
12/14/2017 09:46:08 pm

Seth... Once again, you've outdone yourself with another stunning photo... this time of sunset at Cliff Tops. Absolutely amazing! I wish I'd been there to see it in person!

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David Safford link
12/15/2017 09:19:32 am

I climbed Alum Cave to the lodge for the first time on Nov. 21st. What a breathtaking journey. When I reached the top, I realized my city legs and city feet were in a lot of trouble, for my city shoes were slipping all about on the ice and packed snow. When I return, I will prepare more humbly for the mountain. Thank you for your posts, Seth. These take me up in the clouds with you, away from my daily chores in urban Florida.

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Joyce R.
12/15/2017 09:25:15 am

Beautiful pictures. Beautifully worded. Love your posts.

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Chad Forschino
12/15/2017 09:39:04 am

Seth,
I check daily, just to see the pictures. I am sure that most comment to you on how great your photos are, but I had to add my compliments. They are amazing. You have a way of capturing and sharing the beauty you are graced to behold. I will see you tomorrow.
Blessings....
Chad
From Florida

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Rick
12/15/2017 09:52:34 am

God's coloring book

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