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12/22/2011

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for. Epicurus

Morning,

It was a mild, rainy day yesterday. The high was 47. It rained consistently from about 10-noon, then on and off for the remainder of the day. There was .74" of rain. The low was 38. It was 44 and clear at observation. It sounds like there's a good chance for PM showers, so be prepared.

I had a nice hike in the rain down Alum. My trusty umbrella kept me dry for the trip. I got some lunch in town (Thanks for the early Christmas gift, Chris & Allyson!) and then hiked back up Rainbow Falls. The rain just about quit, which made for a warm hike up. I can't believe that I was able to hike up the tallest peak east of the Mississippi in shorts and a t-shirt. A day before winter solstice, no less! It is officially unusually warm. I'll be indoors reading, finishing some projects and taking a well-earned zero day.

12/22/2011 12:30:53 am

Good morning JP, Hope your day goes well!! I know rain is boring up there!! but maybe someone is telling you to get a day of rest!!! I hope you enjoy it!!

tomk

12/22/2011 12:33:11 am

So when did you go to Mount Mitchell?

RSully

12/22/2011 12:49:47 am

Highest peak east of the mighty Miss does go to Mt Mitchell in the Black Mountains of Yancey County, NC. In fact, LeConte checks in at #7. Clingman's Dome and Mt Guyot in the Smokies and four of the peaks in the Blacks are taller. If you get a chance, the Black Mtn Ridge trail is quite a challenge that gets about six of the top ten. Apologies for the geography lesson. Wish I could get to spend as much time up there as you do. Enjoy!

Devin R.

12/22/2011 12:51:50 am

@tomk - he was referring to LeConte. While Mitchell is the Highest peak east of the Mississippi, LeConte is the tallest from base to peak.

@JP - We're running about 10 degrees warmer than normal here as well. 82 for a high on December 22nd is pretty ridiculous. And while the rain has stayed away thus far, it looks like we'll have a rainy Christmas...5th year in a row for Tampa.

Stay Safe.

Devin R.

12/22/2011 01:18:24 am

(I love the new web format guys!)

Here's a quote from the Smoky Mountains NP Website:

"Mount Le Conte towers to 6,593' from a base of 1,292', making it the tallest (but not the highest), mountain in the East."

tomk

12/22/2011 03:37:04 am

He who take leap of faith from precipice jump to contusions!
I stand corrected. I completely missed the distinction between tallest and highest and I have read and I celebrate that LeConte IS the tallest. Another win for LeConte! Take THAT Clingmans!

Debi link

12/22/2011 04:14:08 am

Love the qoute. Be thankful for what you do have instead of what you don't. I tell my kids that. Happiness is what your make of it. Live for the day. Lifes too short. Enjoy!

David Scott

12/22/2011 03:58:18 pm

I think the the best way to describe it, is to say Mt Leconte has the biggest relief from base to summit. Saying tallest is a bit confussing. Hope you get to ski it before long.

Mark V

12/23/2011 01:07:04 am

6,593'...does this include the 5' stack of rock yet? Is it up to 6,598 yet?

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