 Good morning, It’s currently 40 degrees and crystal clear up top. We received no precipitation. The 24-hour temperature range: High 40 Low 25 -- I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. The cool mountain air paired with the evergreen undertones told me I was getting close to home. Rounding the bend, the trail leveled out. A Balsam Fir hunched over the trail to see who was coming. We recognized each other, even after eight months of being apart. Smiling, I continued down the corridor. The last junction came into view. A simple wooded sign pointed me in the direction of my dreams. Thankful for the gesture, I didn’t need the guidance. Closing my eyes again, I thought of all things beautiful, strong and wild. The LeConte Lodge came into view. Another smile broke free. My feet navigated the trail automatically; every stone seemed familiar - every stone welcomed me back. Cheeks hurting, I continued down to the kitchen… I was happy to be back. Onward, Seth P.S. - As you now know, I'm very excited to share another winter with you! As always, I'll continue to do my best to share Mt. LeConte through my lens and with my words. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! Cheers!  How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
24 Comments
Tom McLain
11/22/2018 11:41:09 am
Great to have you back. I will follow your thoughts and pictures
Chris
11/22/2018 11:53:38 am
HE'S BAAAACK!!! Glad to have you back sir. Have missed your photos and prose. A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Sue W.
11/22/2018 12:28:48 pm
Welcome back, Sean! Looking forward yo your winter insights on Top of Old Smoky.
Bill H.
11/22/2018 01:37:13 pm
Looking forward to another winter at LeConte. Great to have you returning.
JoAnn Wolfe
11/22/2018 02:06:39 pm
Glad to have you back. Blessings on you during your time on the mountain. I look forward to your posts.
Dan Willard
11/22/2018 02:49:00 pm
Welcome back, Seth! Looking forward to your winter posts!
SC- Anthony
11/22/2018 03:38:27 pm
Welcome back, Good Sir!
Dinah Moss
11/22/2018 04:07:48 pm
So glad you are back! We’ve missed you.
Rick
11/22/2018 04:11:07 pm
Where are you when you aren’t staying at the lodge?
Lynda Randolph
11/22/2018 04:23:09 pm
Happy to have you back. Love you journal and pics!
Sharon S
11/22/2018 04:34:26 pm
Welcome back, Seth! Looking forward to your poetic view of my favorite place on earth.
JP
11/22/2018 04:59:55 pm
Welcome back Seth! Grateful to see our mountain through your eyes this winter ❤️
caner Dave
11/22/2018 06:47:37 pm
I hope you enjoyed the orange on your way down Rainbow last March.
Brenda Jones- Yaya
11/22/2018 06:56:00 pm
The web site appeared , I saw the brilliant beauty of the picture- Seth is back in wonderland!! Mixed emotions- so sorry you missed Thanksgiving with family and friends, but overjoyed you are enjoying another wondrous season on that magical mountain above the clouds. Sending you prayers of peace and joy, much luv - Yaya.
Peppermint Pattie
11/22/2018 06:59:25 pm
Welcome home Seth, and Happy Thanksgiving ! So happy you are back ! Please let your lantern shine ! Many blessings to you, and thank you for looking after The Lodge, and sharing your fantastic photos with all of us. Stay safe and warm.
BAW
11/22/2018 07:18:30 pm
Happy Thanksgiving! So happy to have you back.
Wendy Rocchietti
11/22/2018 08:10:11 pm
Welcome back Seth, have an awesome winter. Sending love and hugs. I hope to be able to come up there one day. I know it will be a hard hike for me but I will definitely give it a try and try my hardest to capture the beauty for myself with my own eyes.
Donna Orme
11/22/2018 11:13:42 pm
Happy thanksgiving Seth! So glad to hear you made it back to the mountain! I know you are excited for another season in that magical, serene world up top.
Tina Rauhuff
11/23/2018 08:15:11 am
Great pictures and words, so glad you are back to share them.
Cathy Minnis
11/23/2018 08:55:09 am
Good moring Seth! That read was so vivid and was a great way to start my day. Welcome back to that little slice of heaven....Mt. LeConte! I look forward to each of your inspiring daily posts. Can't wait to watch winter move across the mountain. Be safe :)
Aunt Sandy
11/23/2018 09:15:26 am
Happy belated Thanksgiving! Glad you made it there safe and look forward to your winter adventure! Love you!
Debra Lamb
11/23/2018 09:51:39 am
Welcome Back Seth!
Hamp Kirkland
11/23/2018 10:37:02 am
I can only echo everyone else’s comments. I certainly am looking forward to your photos as various long term forecasts call for a colder and wetter winter, perhaps more snow ❄️ photos this winter. Thanks as always for the insights of winter on the mountain
MARY ALLISON
11/24/2018 06:20:26 am
i AM SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK AT THE LODGE, HAVE MISSED YOUR DAILY REPORTS AND MOST OF ALL THE PICTURES, WELCOME BACK. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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