First Day For Guests

3/21/2011

Food store room at the beginning of the season. I will take a picture as it empties out. It is amazing how much food is in there at the beginning of the season.

Today is the day the guests start arriving. It is always and exciting day waiting for the season to officially begin. The weather is not looking so inviting. It is currently socked in. The low last night was 33 with a high of 44.

Jacky Jay

3/21/2011 01:32:05 am

Just courious about what the cost of food and supplies are on the first delivery.

Charlie

3/21/2011 01:32:25 am

Can someone give me Alex's e-mail? I wanted to get reports from his European hiking, but when I went back and looked for it, I can't find it.

Charlie link

3/21/2011 02:00:04 am

Alex's email is xanthamus@gmail.com We got a first email a couple days ago. He is leaving for Paris on 3/23. Said we might not hear again for awhile. If you send me your email address I'll forward the one we got. My address is williamsmarilyn17@yahoo.com. If you don't get in touch with him to begin receiving his emails let me know and I'll forward any we receive until you do get in touch with him.

Nancy Maners

3/21/2011 04:24:23 am

And the most exciting part.....I'm gonna get to help eat some of that food. I can't wait!!!!

Pat N.

3/21/2011 04:50:40 am

Wow...to be back in Michigan looking at this picture gives me a wonderful feeling. My heart is as full as the food storage room! Thanks for allowing us to help with the airlift. What an amazing experience with an amazing group of volunteers and crew members! Happy First Lodging Day!

jay

3/21/2011 05:45:41 am

Best keep the door closed from those pesky mini-bears.

Rich

3/21/2011 06:22:24 am

Hiked up on opening day last year with my son Landon and we have longed to return everyday since. Couldn't make it this year but we will be there in spirt. Hope to hike up for the day later this year if we can make it to the area. Enjoy the mountain and eat an extra cookie for Landon.

John B

3/21/2011 06:42:54 am

That is amazing the amount airlifted and stored away for a season on the mountain top!

Is there a mid season airlift for resupplies on things that cannot be packed up the mountain or does this one handle it for a complete season? Also, how many people do you host in a season with all these provisions, if you do not mind me asking?

Thank you for supporting this blog, it lightens my heart every morning to keep up with you all on the mountain.

TonyGA

3/21/2011 07:21:59 am

Man that looks like a lot of work.

Juanita

3/21/2011 07:46:25 am

Oh my goodness. Somewhere within all of those supplies is my lunch for my very first hike to LeConte in June. Do you use fresh or canned chicken for the chicken salad sandwiches?

Jerry

3/21/2011 07:51:00 am

It don't matter what kind of chicken they use. When I get to the top of LeConte I'm so hungry I could drink the juice from one of them cans of chicken!

Lana

3/21/2011 08:24:22 am

Jerry disgusting! I think I just threw-up a little bit in my mouth! Yuck!

Regina W

3/21/2011 08:36:39 am

Ewwww Jerry.

Nice pictures of the storehouse. Can't wait to see it dwindle on the blog. How exciting the start of the new season is. Hope to see you all end of summer. Until then I'm stuck in Ohio. GO BUCKEYES!

Stephanie Duffy

3/21/2011 08:42:23 am

Can't wait to see you all next week Wednesday!We have been following the blog for about a week now. Thanks for all your hard work getting everything up and running. We are hoping the weather improves soon.

Juanita

3/21/2011 08:47:30 am

LOL! Jerry you are a charming. I know some widow women in Coral Gables I could introduce you to.

What is a buckeye anyway? One of our neighbors here in North Carolina told me that if I put a buckeye under a dog's head while he is sleeping, and then put the buckeye under my pillow while I am sleeping that we will both have the same dream. Is that true?

sandee link

3/21/2011 09:01:30 am

Tonya- I agree that looks like a lot of work!

Jerry- ewwwwwwww lol

Juanita, it's true, you'll both dream that your head hurts! ;)

Allison- Thanks for the picture,, I love seeing the "inner" workings of the lodge!

Jerry

3/21/2011 09:10:05 am

Don't be so grossed-out ladies. You eat the chicken that's been soaking in the juice don't you? Besides, it's rich in sodium, just what your body needs after a long sweaty hike. Plus, it's chicken flavored and not just salt flavored. Maybe you'd prefer canned tuna?

Rachel

3/21/2011 09:11:03 am

@ sandee...
I needed that!

@ Regina...yes, go Buckeyes!!

Allyson...great blog and pics! One day, I will make it up there!

Mitch McKay

3/21/2011 10:02:49 am

What happened to that delicious beef pot roast you served in the past?
However, anything is good after the hike. See you in June.

Pat M

3/21/2011 11:14:19 am

I cannot imagine trying to figure out a grocery list for the season. I have a hard enough time just planning a few meals at a time for my family of three - LOL! Thanks for a peek at how things work "back stage"!

kelly

3/21/2011 11:41:16 am

Juanita - when in June are you going?

Kristi Harrison

3/21/2011 12:16:44 pm

We hikes to the top of Mount Leconte today for opening day. My mom and dad wanted To hike Mount Leconte for their40th anniversary. So my Children and I took the
Today. It was awesome. Perfect weather. The new shorts look great too

HClark

3/21/2011 03:38:59 pm

Preparing for an April trek to LeConte as a day trip. Today, hiked to the Hensley Settlement in the Cumberland Gap National Park via the Chadwell Gap trail. Approximately 10 miles with side trips and an estimated elevation gain of 1,900 feet over a 2.9 mile section.

Last week, hiked approximately 7 miles in the Red River Gorge with the final mile on pavement back to the parking area.

Prior week, hiked in the Daniel Boone National Forest in southern KY. About 8 miles over a trail with easy changes in elevation.

Should hike LeConte ASAP before expending remaining energies on other trips.

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