Morning y'all,
It's a windy morning up top. The high yesterday reached 45 degrees. It was incredibly pleasant in the sunshine, barefoot porch walkin' weather. The low last night reached 21 degrees. It was 27 degrees and overcast at 7am observation. The mountain received no new rain or snow. There is still about 3 inches of crunchy snow up top. I'd still be sure to pack microspikes, there are quite a few tricky spots on the trails with all the melts and thaws we've had lately. Enjo
Michael Brown
2/10/2013 12:44:41 am
It's been nearly 20 years since I was there. Coming back before I'm too old to make it is definitely on my bucket list.
T-wayne
2/10/2013 12:55:51 am
Woke to 20-25 mph winds with gust to 35 here in southern middle TN. Hold on tight, it's on the way!!!!
Dee
2/10/2013 02:27:47 am
We are up against the TN/KY line and I think we maybe going to oz today. Windy is an under statement.
Steve D
2/10/2013 01:17:32 am
Michael-Come on back! My Dad hiked it when he was 70, and I always said "if he can do it, I can do it!" So I started last year when I was 61, and didn't know I would absolutely fall in love with it and can't wait to get on that mountain now!
KC
2/10/2013 01:31:04 am
is it safe to assume We can still access US 441 to get to the MTN? Which was should we "go" in? Cherokee or Gatlinburg.
Gina
2/10/2013 01:41:43 am
You definitely cant go in through Cherokee, major road outage due to a large mudslide 2/10/2013 05:02:24 am
You can use 441 from Gatlinburg to the Newfoundgap parking lot. That will give you access to the Alum and Boulevard trails. The road between Newfoundgap and Cherokee won't be open until this summer.
Bill Drummy
2/10/2013 01:38:21 am
Beautiful winter photos...we will be up there on Spring Break...hopefully amidst spring alpine flowers.
Barbara Brooks
2/10/2013 02:10:00 am
I never knew about the mountain until a few years ago and i am 56years old. I wat to get into good enough shape to come and visit just one time before i die.I hear it is a very hard trek and i want to come during the winter time to see it in all it's glory.
tomk in SC
2/10/2013 02:46:36 am
Barbara,
H Clark
2/10/2013 11:55:54 am
Barbara, my first trip to LeConte was in May 2009 at age 59 and was tempted to turn back at Alum Cave. However, after a brief rest at the Cave, I completed the hike. Since that time, I've made 13 additional trips to the mountain on all six trils.
Mary F
2/10/2013 09:49:28 pm
Barbara, I "discovered" LeConte Lodge in 2009, I was 61 years old, from that point forward I was determined to hike up. In 2010 I secured an overnight reservation, the night before I was to hike, I broke my pinkie toe! I hiked up Alum and down the Boulevard and I have been hiking it multiple times a year since! You can do it, and it is so well worth it!!
tnb
2/10/2013 04:46:57 am
You never know true love until you experience it. Love this mountain.
hrtn
2/10/2013 05:04:13 am
Darling b, you are a work of art. I can't wait!
Ryan--LA
2/10/2013 07:24:08 am
Old, what is old? Your age is just a date on the calender to let you know how long you have been around. Don't dwell on the calender, your as old as you feel. Margret Stevenson probable didn't think about her age, witch aloud her to climb Leconte 718 times. The calender tells me I've been around for 47 years, don't feel it though. When I'am on my way to the top and huffing and puffing with 20 lbs on my back, I stop take a break and think of Miss Margret.
Mike j
2/10/2013 12:32:10 pm
Ryan--LA, I like and agree with your comment about OLD. I had the pleasue of meeting Margret Stevenson a few times over the years while hiking up to LeConte. She was a great lady and loved LeConte. When huffing and puffing on my way up the mountian I do the same as you. I stop for a break and think of Ms. Margret and it always seems to give that extra shot of energy to continue on to the top. Ms. Margret and LeConte will always have a special place in my heart and I never climb the mountian without thinking of her. She should be an inspiration to all of us that hike LeConte.
Ron
2/10/2013 12:27:18 pm
I,m 66 and hike up to LeConte more than once a year winter summer. Up and down by a little after noon . You are never to old if you stay active . Just kick butt.
Sharon AL
2/10/2013 02:37:42 pm
JP, hope you're safe up there tonight. Just heard 441 from Gatlinburg to Newfound Gap is closed due to trees down from high winds!! It's been really windy here today in north AL!
m ha
2/10/2013 05:45:11 pm
I love the mountains at spring when seem full of singing birds.
Debi
2/10/2013 08:30:20 pm
Doesn't matter what age you are, just do it. Sorry I sound like a Nike commercial. That wind up there is going to melt alot or the rest of your snow. Just noticed here, its very windy this morn. Melt snow, melt! I think were getting our March weather a little early.
m ha
2/10/2013 09:52:34 pm
I am sorry only 120 years old It is very much I am the end NOT problem It is not need to matter.
m ha
2/10/2013 10:12:22 pm
It is democracy NOT dic.....
m ha
2/10/2013 10:15:08 pm
This part is NOT right ....
m ha
2/10/2013 10:24:04 pm
You can think about yourself not more... or others. Comments are closed.
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