Great Day

3/26/2012

The past few days have been cloudy and rainy. It is hard to get the computer charged when the sunshine is not cooperating. We finally have a beautiful day and plenty of rays to charge all of the electrical gadgets. Unfortunately, the thermometer for the outside temperature is broken. We are currently waiting for a replacement. I can tell you that it is going to be a great day for being outdoors adn h

Debi link

3/26/2012 02:47:23 am

Good to see the sunshine coming back.

Erik

3/26/2012 03:18:22 am

Just want to let everyone know that I got engaged on the mountain on Saturday afternoon!!! I popped the question at inspiration point and she said yes (of course!)...Thanks to all the groups of people who got pictures of us! It was the perfect afternoon and I could not have thought of a better place to do it than our favorite place in the world. Wish I could have gotten a night up at the lodge when I sent the request back during the request period, but it still turned out to be the most wonderful day in the world :) We are so very happy to have been surrounded by all the wonderful people who hike this wonderful mountain! Thanks everyone!

pam

3/26/2012 05:09:59 am

Congrats to Erik and soon to be Mrs. Erik! What a beautiful spot to be engaged! May you both have many more wonderful years of hiking together!

Gina

3/26/2012 06:30:58 am

Congratulations Erik! My husband and I were one of the first ones you met going back down the trail after you popped the question. You both looked so happy and her ring is gorgeous. It was a beautiful day that day and my first trip up. The best to you and your fiancee.

Cindy Stewart

3/26/2012 12:04:07 pm

That's really a wonderful story of true love. God Bless.

Robin

3/26/2012 10:39:42 pm

Congratulations Erik!!

Laurita

4/1/2012 03:28:33 pm

Congratulations again! You make a beautiful couple. My sister and I met you at inspiration point and I think took the first picture. We have been enjoying including your story in our tales of our Mt LeConte adventure!!

Paul B

3/26/2012 06:20:54 am

I have asked this question during the winter and we came to the conclussion that the peaks in this picture are West Point and Balsam Point. Since our 10 year vet Allyson is back I thought that I would confirm one last time. Are these peaks which are prominent in so many of my sunset photos West and Balsam Points?

Rod

3/26/2012 02:15:27 pm

Definitely West and Balsam Point. Though, the picture was taken from within the restricted area next to Cliff Tops. I noticed that several photos over the course of following this blog, are taken from this area. I'm not worried about the LeConte caretakers going in there though. If anyone knows how to respect the land, it'll be them.

Paul B

3/26/2012 09:54:31 pm

Thanks Rod. Makes sense that it is in an area that I have not been to since my photos from Cliff Tops are more to the left with the sun setting right between the peaks.

High On LeConte

3/26/2012 11:40:06 pm

Rod,
You are correct on the two peaks. That photo was taken a little further out then the restricted area. We accessed it from the Alum trail. We respect the Park Services notice and don't go out to that area around Cliff Tops. I am impressed that you know the mountain so well. After 10 years, I am still discovering the wonders this mountain has to offer.

Pat M

3/26/2012 02:07:24 pm

Congratulations and Best Wishes for a wonderful life together!

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