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First Rescue

3/24/2010

 
The season has really started off with a bang. We hiked up in 24" of snow, the airlift was delayed by four days, and we had our first medical evacuation. Lifestar flew in from Sevierville to pick up a patient that had stayed in the shelter on Saturday. He was complaining of  an elevated heart rate. Tuesday was the first day the weather cleared off enough to fly him out. The park rangers hiked up and took care of him until they could get him off the mountain. The patient seemed to be doing well when they flew him off. I have not heard any news since. 
I have had a few questions about how many people hike up in the snow. You would be amazed. It seems that more guests hike up in the snow then the rain. The weather conditions are improving. Yesterdays high was 34 and the sun was shining. We had an inch of snow melt. We now have 18" on the ground. Hopefully today will bring more sunshine. I hope so because my laundry is frozen to the line. 
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Anne M link
3/24/2010 01:50:21 am

I was sorry to hear the Boulevard is closed and guess it will be through Monday when we wanted to hike out that way. Oh well, there's always next year. Your blogs have been wonderful. Not only does it provide useful information but it adds to the mounting excitement and anticipation. I'm really looking forward to the trip this year. Thanks for adding to the experience.

Jacque J. link
3/24/2010 01:58:30 am

Good morning.Glad the medical rescue went okay.Hats off to the park rangers for all they do for the park and its visitors.Hope you get alot of sunshine today and your laundry thaws.Ha!Ha! Have a great day!

Ric
3/24/2010 04:58:57 am

We're REALLY looking forward to coming up to the Lodge this Saturday. Hey - if anyone's reading this, not heading up soon and is feeling left out, we did have a few of our large group back out for various reasons. As a result, there's one 5-person cabin available for this Saturday. Call the reservations line if interested.


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