February 04th, 2016

2/4/2016

If you don't have a challenge, find one. George Sheehan

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, clear morning up top. The high yesterday reached 45 degrees. The overnight low was 25 degrees. It was 26 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new snow or precipitation and there is no more snow remaining up top. The trails are sure to have a bit of ice on them, but I doubt that Microspikes are necessary. Get out and enjoy this beautiful day!

February is my favorite month. I am stuck in job limbo, waiting to hear about employment opportunities for the spring and summer. Although this isn't the most comfortable scenario, it is challenging in the right ways. It pushes me to think about what kind of experience I want out of this summer. Desperation leads to some great day dreaming. I am looking into a big hiking trip with my pal Billy and there is nothing that thrills me to the bones like the prospect of another great expedition. The big joys of adventure are on the horizon and for the time being, I get to wonder about wandering while on my peaceful mountaintop. Sometimes, life feels grander than we let ourselves believe.

11 Comments

Paul B

2/4/2016 08:45:22 am

JP, any thoughts about returning again next winter to take care of the lodge and enlighten us with your photos and insightful writings?

2/4/2016 09:47:20 am

Paul,

I'm looking at Spring and Summer first, but I am always keen to return... Haven't said no to a winter so far...

papaw lg

2/4/2016 01:54:18 pm

live today,plan tomorrow! great job,Thank you JP.one day at a time.

tgb link

2/4/2016 09:02:18 am

J.P.you aren't going to New Hampshire again this yr.when you leave Mt.Leconte?A beautiful place we camped in the White Mountains in 1998 and the Green Mountains of Vermont and that is where I got into Covered Bridges,Love them.HAGD

2/4/2016 09:46:33 am

tgb,

I am not sure yet... looking at job opportunities all over the place. I am looking at taking the summer off for a big trip, so we'll see...

Scott

2/4/2016 01:04:06 pm

I live in N.H and hike the White Mountains all the time. I was in TN 8/2014 to hike and stay a the Lodge on LeConte nice place I will be back 8/2016 for a week to hike in TN.

tgb link

2/4/2016 10:52:31 am

J.P.ten four and sounds like a good idea.Go and do while you are young and in good health because one day you want have that option.I am 79 and Carl is 85 and we still hike(not long strenuous )ones any more but Nov.14,2015 we went as far as Alum Cave to ck.it out since the work over and it was sooooomuch better I am tempted to try LeConte again but afraid I'm a little too old.LOL

Tammy ( Tx )

2/4/2016 11:51:49 am

Good for you, tgb (and Carl)! It always warms my heart and puts a smile on my face when I read that folks at your "young" age are still hiking the trails of Leconte and enjoying the outdoors! That "challenge" referred to in JP's quote of the day could be you attempting another hike to the top!

Richard

2/4/2016 12:50:29 pm

Nice to read all those quotes from George Sheehan! He is a spiritual mentor to all of us marathon runners, isn't he?

Dispatch

2/4/2016 03:10:35 pm

Hey there JP! Nice to read your posts again. Park Dispatch has a message for you. Call when you can.

Leah

2/4/2016 07:49:35 pm

Are the Leconte T-shirts still available during the winter months?

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