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December 30, 2017

12/30/2017

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​Good evening,
 
It’s currently 20 degrees outside. The high yesterday was 32 degrees, with an overnight low of 14. We still have snow on the ground, with plenty of ice on the trail up top.
 
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After a long night, I woke. My body preferred to stay where it was, but I knew the sun would soon arrive. I hadn’t brewed coffee in over a week. The Sumatra roast gave me the boost I was looking for. Caffeinated, I happily made moves for sunrise.
 
Sunrise without a doubt, spoke for itself. Like the Marshall Tucker song – Fire on the Mountain, the world burned with beauty. Beyond satisfied, I made for the lodge.
 
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As you can tell, my morning routine took a different direction after sunrise. I forewent the blog, made a broccoli omelet, and launched out the door on a mountain loop with another audacious friend. From the lodge, we traversed the Boulevard Trail to the Appalachian Trail. Running Southbound, we bolted down to Newfound Gap. From there, our route descended 441 to the Alum Cave Trailhead. Properly sore, we commenced the mental battle back to Mount Le Conte.
 
Physically spent, I delayed the blog further. Rest and recovery became a priority. I would get the blog out at some point…
 
...with an over-filled bowl of jambalaya, the urge to write finally arrived.
 
Onward,
Seth

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Sandy Giddis
12/30/2017 07:24:14 pm

I love your pictures and hope you don't mind me sharing them with friends. used to work in the Park and miss it very much. You have the best spot for all pictures, look forward to your posts daily!

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David Mixson
12/30/2017 07:27:33 pm

The apex of the dining room points to Polaris, the North Star.
Crew member 19i1-1983

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Meg W.
12/30/2017 07:56:06 pm

Yes!

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Chad Forschino
12/30/2017 08:13:07 pm

Seth,
Beautiful! Thank you for capturing a moment in time (again).... to share. The pictures are worthy of coming to the site regularly. Happy New Year!

Blessings....

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Yaya
12/30/2017 09:44:08 pm

" Here comes the Sun, (doo doo, doo,do) and I say, It's alright."
Beatles 1969- Abbey Road
Onward Seth

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Peppermint Pattie
12/30/2017 11:40:48 pm

WOW !

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RJnLA
12/31/2017 01:03:01 am

I would love to see a time lapse video of one of these beautiful sunrise.Great job Seth.

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Jon
12/31/2017 08:36:59 am

Wow, Seth! How many miles was that?

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Tammy (TX)
12/31/2017 09:33:19 am

We were up at Newfound Gap yesterday as well. Wished we had timed it right to see you coming through. It was windy, bitter cold and icy up there.....at least for this Texan! Funny how the weather was so different on opposite sides of the TN/NC border this particular day. Hopefully, you had the best of both worlds on the Boulevard and AT. Happy New Year's Eve!

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