Hello, Gatlinburg.

1/16/2011

High 29, Low 20.

I seen about 25 people walking around up here yesterday (all with good gear.), a busy day after not seeing anyone for almost 2 weeks! Mohona, the crew says hey. Clothing, I am almost always wearing a Patagonia Capilene 4 Base Layer shirt, Similiar off brand long johns (cant turn around far enough to read tag). Rei Taku Pants, Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket, and when it's brutal out there, the north face ice down jacket, this thing is too huge for backpacking but, when it's blizzardly it's awesome. I have a pair of neos I use sometime when walking somewhere and dont want shoes all wet, but they always come loose for me when its muddy, saw some 'forty below' overshoes yesterday that looked really impressive, haven't looked into them yet. geargeargear... I have the chance to run down the mountain and spend the night in town and be back tomorrow, I'll see you all then.

Mohona

1/16/2011 02:30:09 am

Hey thanks and tell the crew Hello, I miss them and wish I was there. Absolutely beautiful pictures....awesome

Debbie

1/16/2011 02:31:51 am

Thanks for the update and pictures. Have a safe hike down the mountain and enjoy your time off in town.

Jody G

1/16/2011 03:15:32 am

Man you really have taken this blog to another level. Thanks for all the cool pics, video and info. Have a good hike down and back up.

Edwinnia

1/16/2011 04:15:21 am

Thanks again for some beautiful pictures! I really enjoy your blog each and every day! Have a great time in Gatlinburg.

sandee link

1/16/2011 04:19:10 am

Hope you have a great time in town, be safe! Love the sunset? pictures, beautiful!

vicky watkins link

1/16/2011 06:00:57 am

i have taken inner city kids to leconte 4 or 5 times. love the place. just discovered this blog today and have to say have i never enjoyed one more. pictures are great and it's fun to hear about the extreme weather. more about your daily activities would be interesting too. have a safe winter. vicky

Ken T

1/16/2011 06:04:44 am

Allyson, while searching for the llamas film, we found your photo blog. It was beatiful and nicely done. We can readily see why you won awards !! Thanks for all you do...live life to the fullest.

See you in April, Ken and Harriett

Jimmy Rowlett

1/16/2011 08:21:32 am

Thanks for the pics. We are coming up there next weekend and staying in the shelter. Again thatnks for the updates!

Jimmy

Pat M

1/16/2011 11:16:20 am

Thank you again for all the gorgeous pictures. Have fun on your day off!

Pat

Bob Brooksher

1/16/2011 01:07:08 pm

My son and I just returned to Georgia after a beautiful hike and stay at the shelter. Thanks for the input on trail conditions.
Upon return to the Alum Cave parking area around 3 pm today we found a pair of expensive Leki trekking poles laying in a parking spot. It looked as if someone had leaned them against their car and driven off. We turned them in to the Oconoluftee ranger station. I know a lot of LeConte hikers read this blog so hopefully they can be recovered by the owners.
Thanks again for the great posts and pics. It was really nice to experience the beauty and deep snow up there for a couple of days.

Jeanne

1/17/2011 02:51:34 am

Thank you for the phenominal pictures and detailed reporting of life on top of the mountain. You have a quite a sense of humor and I enjoy reading your blogs. The best blog ever!

Jackie

1/17/2011 01:35:18 pm

Thank you so much for giving us another look at our wonderful world. Never knew just how beautiful it could be here... Safe and warm days to you, till spring.

Becky Smith

1/27/2011 12:43:00 pm

I really enjoy your blog and the pictures. Thanks also for the tips on good clothing for winter treks up LeConte.

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