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December 24, 2017

12/24/2017

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Good morning,
 
It’s currently 30 degrees and cloudy up top. Yesterday’s high was 46 degrees, with an overnight low of 27 degrees. We received .8” of rain yesterday. Expect icy trails, with these cooler temperatures.
 
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The mountain appeared unchanged from days’ past - clouds blanketed everything. A thin layer of frost reminded me that I wasn’t living a repeat of yesterday. It was a new day, a different day. I continued my routine and prepared for sunrise.
 
Hot rooibos tea in hand, I hiked toward Myrtle Point. Above, a colorful light seeped through a tear in the dense cotton cover. Curious of what the sunrise may bring, I chose a high vantage on the point. As the sun rose, more tears in the fabric appeared. I knew my window to capture the shot wouldn’t be long. I released the shutter. I recomposed for another shot…
 
…the hole was already patched.
 
Onward,
Seth
 
P.S. – I hope you all have an excellent Christmas Eve.

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“You are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you.”  -John Muir
11 Comments
caner Dave
12/24/2017 11:30:43 am

Merry Christmas.

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Jill
12/24/2017 11:49:24 am

Merry Christmas Seth! Look forward to your posts and enjoy seeing the mountain through your senses.

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Mark Wilson
12/24/2017 12:00:47 pm

You are living the dream. Merry Christmas.

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Mary Lynn Stakelin
12/24/2017 01:10:10 pm

I love reading your daily postings. The hike up to My LeConte is wondeful. Hope to make it again soon

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Sherleen
12/24/2017 08:14:23 pm

You have me smiling. I bet it will be white for you Christmas Day. Merry Christmas Seth . :-)

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Sharon S
12/24/2017 08:54:13 pm

I did a double-take at today's photo. It looks like a painting. Beautiful! Happy Christmas to all!

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Pat N
12/24/2017 09:53:34 pm

Wishing you a glorious Christmas on the mountain!

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Karen
12/24/2017 10:24:13 pm

Happy Holidays to you. Enjoy your posts and pics!

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Don Daniels
12/25/2017 06:46:08 am

Merry Christmas Seth from Patti and Don, Myrtle Beach, SC,

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Sherleen
12/25/2017 10:30:19 am

MERRY CHRISTMAS Seth. :-)

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shirley
12/31/2017 10:08:36 am

This is the first time I have viewed this website. Truly enjoyed the pictures and writing. Our family has hiked all the trails that lead to Laconte (more than once). It will always be one of our favorite places. My husband and I spent our 25th wedding anniversary at the lodge in March of 93...have reservations for March 29th for our 50th,,,can hardly wait! Thanks for your post

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