I Do Love Those Fluffy Clouds

5/10/2013

Apparently I was doing the wrong "sun dance". After correcting my mistake, this is what I saw.

The white fluffy clouds hanging in that beautiful blue sky is exactly what my soul needed. Chris took a jaunt out to West Point and captured this picture of Cliff Tops. The crew were throwing on their shorts and tank tops to get maximum exposure of vitamin D. Lord knows I need to, my doctors wonders why I have an extremely low level of vitamin D. One thing we have learned up here, take it when you can get it. I can now apologize for my whining. That happens when my seasonal affective disorder kicks in. The high yesterday reached 54º with a low of 42º. The llamas should have a beautiful day for traveling today. The sun came out this morning and put on a beautiful show. All is right on Mt. LeConte

Juanita

5/10/2013 12:09:29 am

Wish I was headed up there today it is going to be beautiful.

John

5/10/2013 01:10:23 am

I spent a few months on LeConte in 1977. I had a dream about being in the kitchen last night and it brought back great memories. I hope to get back up in the fall. Say hello to Tim if you see him. A friend from Syracuse.

Dennis

5/10/2013 01:40:48 am

Enjoy the morning! Wet stuff pounding Nashville and headed your way.

Ryan--La

5/10/2013 02:04:12 am

Morning Dennis, Raining cats and dogs in south Louisiana also. Love going up there with my gal and doing the 4th of July 10/K every year. Allyson, morning to you also. ? for you, do you ever get the feeling that everybody knows you but you don't know everybody that goes up there? P.S. morning to you also Steve D.

Steve D

5/10/2013 03:12:23 am

Ryan--La-
Good morning to you Ryan,we are visiting family in western New Jersey this weekend, so I will check out a local trail on a smaller mtn here. Being in the woods on any mountain is good, but will miss being on LeConte this week! Have a good one all!

Mark

5/10/2013 07:48:22 am

Steve , are you hiking in high point or stokes forest? They have great trails

Paul B

5/10/2013 02:21:42 am

Beautiful photo. How do you get out to West Point for that shot? I know Bull Head leads down that way, is there a side trail up to this point? My brother and I are staying at the shelter in about 10 days planning on doing the Rainbow Falls-Bull Head loop and was wondering if this is an attainable view or only for the skilled bushwacker.

barrie b

5/10/2013 02:39:00 am

Paul B, I was wondering the same thing.

tomk in SC

5/10/2013 03:09:55 am

As you walk down Alum Cave, while it is still mostly flat near the top just above Corner Ledge (cable and great photo op above the point where Alum Cave passes below Cliff Tops) there is a hint of a trail that falls off to the right. Follow that ridgeline to West Point. Eventually, as you look over your left shoulder, today's image appears. Might want to wear jeans. It's not quite a shredder, but it's not the Boulevard either!

doug y

5/10/2013 03:08:45 am

I was very glad to read the comments regarding children on the trail and that many were of the same thought(s); On future hikes, wherever they may be, it will be the first thing I do or mention if I encounter young children, or anyone who appears to be struggling or poorly prepared. I believe that I owe it to them. Debi: that's an excellent idea: let the younger ones carry the water and that surely will impede their hiking speed ! I haven't had the privelege or opportunity to work at the lodge as a crew member, yet, so I cannot honestly say that I wouldn't get bored up there on rainy days, etc. I'd love to find out, though ! It IS the place to be, for me, in any sort of weather. I chuckled a bit with the comment about guests becoming unruly if inebriated after dinner, etc. On my first viist I drank far too many glasses of wine and had to be helped to my cabin. I think I could have made it alone, but two crew members thought better and I thanked them for their assistance. Hope everyone has a great weekend. G'day.

Tony Ga

5/10/2013 05:00:52 am

LOL! I thought of you when I read the drinking and unruly ( I know you were not unruly) comment the other day, but I was trying to be on my best behavior and bit my lip. Looks like another weekend working around the house for us. Maybe we'll get a sunny Saturday next weekend so we can visit the mountain. Good day my friend.

Brian N bama

5/10/2013 04:49:57 am

Can't wait, can't wait..tomorrow we come up for the night!! Hi, my name is Brian N bama and I'm and addict (for Mt Leconte)...can't get enough of this place. HAPPY TRAILS...

Tony Ga

5/10/2013 05:01:56 am

Looking forward to the pictures you post to Facebook of your trip. Enjoy.

Debi

5/10/2013 08:26:05 am

Hopefully you have great weather Brian. Have a great time with the guys. Hope you got your wife a awesome mothers day gift. hehe! We'll be waiting to hear of your adventures. Allyson, great pics today. Glad the sun is shinning on you. Soak it up!!

AndreaC

5/10/2013 08:02:01 am

Anyone have any advice for making the trip with young children? We've done backpacking trips but not since our four kids were born, all 6 and under. We are hiking the at to icewater springs the first night, then the rest of the boulevard trail route a second day to the LeConte shelter, then down alum cave trail.

Debi

5/10/2013 08:35:00 am

Bring a lot of snacks and go slow. Start early and take a lot of breaks. 4 under 6, you will have your hands full. But try to make a game out of it. Tshirts at the top, candy bars at the time. Bribe if you have too. But could make a lot of happy memories. Get them enthused about it. Make fancy hiking sticks and talk and read books about it. Good luck and have fun!! I would also dress them in a bright color shirt so there easy to keep track of. That's what I did with my kiddies when they were little when we went to amusement park. Even though they won't be too far out of reach its just good to catch your eye real fast. Red, orange, yellow.

Debi

5/10/2013 08:36:18 am

Opps top, not time

AndreaC

5/10/2013 09:40:15 am

Oh and we already discussed bright clothing! We will be carrying in packs at least one, usually two and sometimes three of them, but we are still aware of the danger of a wanderer. And since I was blessed with all girls, they will be sporting a whole bunch of pink!

AndreaC

5/10/2013 09:02:42 am

Thanks Donna! Candy bars are a great idea! Are there any danger issues we should be aware of? Have read many trail descriptions but I've learned in the past, they don't compare to the real experience of God's wilderness! Lol.

AndreaC

5/10/2013 09:04:10 am

Debi, not Donna. Sorry!

Debnfl

5/10/2013 09:06:08 am

Good afternoon top of the mountain people! So glad you've had some sunshine. White puffy clouds look really awesome from up high.

Ron Adams

5/10/2013 09:39:29 am

Funny, Doug, about having to be helped to your cabin. Brought back memories of my first overnighter up there..........I drank many glasses of wine at dinner, and a crew member came to refill my glass again, and I said, no, I have had enough. I still recall to this day his response: "you ain't drivin' anywhere tonight, are you?" I meekly said no, and so I got another refill.

Rexanna

5/10/2013 01:52:26 pm

Good story, Ron! :)))

Ron Adams

5/11/2013 05:42:28 am

Thanks, Rexanna. It is a good story, and a true one. One of my good memories from the Lodge.
Of course, the only problem with drinking so much wine is the effects; around midnight I went out to go to the restroom, and when coming out in the wind, snow, and sleet, I got disoriented and headed in the general direction of downhill. Fortunately after a few yards, I figured out I was going in the wrong direction and righted myself.
So many great memories at the Lodge..............wouldn't trade them for anything.

Beckham party of four

5/10/2013 04:34:26 pm

Had a great time 5/7-5/9! Fog, hail, but still awesome and good for the soul. Came up trillium left on bullhead. Jealous of your sunset but we will be back!

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