 Good morning, It’s currently 44 degrees, partly cloudy and extremely windy. Yesterday’s high was 46 degrees, with an overnight low 37. We received .12” of precipitation. -- I woke in the middle of the night. The wind was blowing through camp with a fury. I’ve yet to hear it howl that loud. The wall’s shook… I faded back to sleep. I woke again. This time, to start the day. The wind was still howling outside. I bundled up and left the warmth of my cabin. Pigeon Forge was visible down below. The wind was catapulting a thick mass of clouds over the mountain, blocking out the sky. I hiked out to Apollo Overlook, almost being blown over in the process. Again, my view was obscured. Happy to have hiked a little bit, I made for camp. I was rounding the corner of the kitchen when I noticed layers of cotton candy clouds off in the distance. The sky above was covered, but from the kitchen door I had an excellent view of the sun’s handy work. Smiling, I pulled out my camera. Cheers, Seth  “For the more limited, if adequate, is always preferable.” – Aristotle
18 Comments
Jeff Arnold
12/23/2017 11:18:11 am
I bet that wind is a little scary at times. I hope you have a good Christmas.
Brenda/ Yaya
12/23/2017 11:45:58 am
The picture is ominous, as if a warning Jadis- the White Witch is approaching. Maybe snow soon, a new and magical world!! Stay safe and warm ( your space seems cozy and invitingly peaceful ) enjoy the holiday with a cup of cheer and holiday song and a cookie or two or three. Much luv. Aunt Brenda / Yaya
Faye Heydasch
12/23/2017 12:25:22 pm
You are such a wonderful writer....I can just feel how it feels to be right there on top of that beautiful mountain.
Will
12/23/2017 02:34:52 pm
About positive I’m climbing up rainbows trail on Christmas to the top. Any advice? First winter hike. I have yak tracks. Poles and everything else. How long will it take to do this and when should I start in the morning? Been reading the blog this month. Enjoy it greatly.
Seth (Caretaker)
12/23/2017 03:32:08 pm
Will,
norman (ga)
12/23/2017 04:35:32 pm
Seth, may I call you Cap? Was nice seeing you carrying JP's skies down the mountain. That was a nice video your friend made. Was good to see the trail and lodge as I remember it nearly 20 yrs ago. The cabin I stayed in wasn't like the employee cabins. Your place is really nice! Would love for my health and age to let me to return. But can keep up with the blog! God bless you.
Seth (Caretaker)
12/24/2017 10:07:24 am
Feel free to call me Cap. It was a pleasure to cross paths!
Jenifer
12/23/2017 06:29:19 pm
You are doing a wonderful job keeping us updated on our beautiful mountain, Seth! I long to be in those mountains daily. And although distance won't allow, your words and pictures take me there! I hope you are not having to spend Christmas alone; I saw that your mom might be headed up soon. Our family plans to hike up in January. Hoping we might bump into you on the trails. Here's a quote for you to ponder this Christmas season: "Oh, these vast, calm, measureless mountain days, days in whose light everything seems equally divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God." John Muir
Jenifer
12/23/2017 06:35:36 pm
Also, we followed the link that someone posted a while back that told your story. Our family was really impressed at your and your friends' work in packing trash out of our beloved mountains. Also impressive was how you conquered the mighty Mississippi! My teenagers were particularly intrigued that you had spent some time in Alabama since that is our home base. You are one interesting guy! Merry Christmas!
Seth (Caretaker)
12/24/2017 09:47:10 am
Thanks!
David Mixson
12/23/2017 07:05:57 pm
I enjoyed the loft in The Laundry the season of 1981. There was 120 inches if snow the winter of '80-'81 and drifts of snow to the roofs of the cabins when I hiked up preseason in March. Tim Line showed me my quarters, the loft and the mattress had an ice cake on it from a leak from the skylight! Heat was from the stove pipe from the room below.
Rachel B
12/23/2017 11:14:47 pm
Absolutely beautiful. I was up there last Sunday. Had the lodge and cliff tops to myself for awhile. Great day 💚
Crystal Lynn
12/24/2017 12:33:08 am
Hey love reading and seeing ur blogs, post.... I'm hiking up tom around 8-9, do u want or need anything. I would b more then happy to bring u anything that will fit n my backpack:)
H Clark
12/24/2017 07:23:05 am
Hiked to the lodge last September. The construction crew planned to replace the lower tiers of logs and reinforce stonework on the office/community room. Just curious how that work is progressing.
Seth (Caretaker)
12/24/2017 09:48:59 am
It looks like that project has been pretty well completed. The reinforcements are in place; though, I don't know the official status of the project.
Sherleen
12/24/2017 08:11:21 pm
Stay warm ...........bet that chimney keeps the room warm............love your blog.......keep on keeping on.......Happy trails...........Onward Seth Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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