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i'm falling hard for every yard of the dream you sold me, dream you sold me.

2/25/2015

 
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Lately, since love had seemed an impossibility, I had steeled myself against it. But I held Claire, and that was that forever. Something was sealed. Desire abides. It is all people have that stands proof against time. Everything else rots. Charles Frazier

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, clear morning up top. The high yesterday reached 22 degrees. The overnight low was 10 degrees. It was 22 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no additional precipitation. There is about 6 inches of varied snow on the ground. I would highly recommend traction devices and full winter gear if you intend to reach the summit. Get out and enjoy the wintry beauty!

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I spent a great day wandering around camp yesterday, planning for my departure and enjoying some quiet time in my cabin. I was still pretty exhausted from my night hike, when we didn't get back up until an hour past my typical bed time. It was a great joy to be reading and planning in bed, watching the snow swirl and trees sway in my skylight. I relish these quiet days, knowing that the majority of my days in the coming year will be spent exhausting myself both physically and socially. It is an ideal opportunity to recharge mentally, recover physically and enter my next challenge with the proper mindset and appropriate confidence level. Just as I miss what is coming next right now, I will surely look back on these quiet, lazy cabin days with a certain nostalgia... the cycles of a life well lived.
Kathy
2/25/2015 01:21:18 am

We had a fabulous experience at La Conte. With our daughter 20 years ago and still talk about our hike today! She went on to hike the AT and PCT after college and is the mother of two boys who LOVE the great outdoors! Your blog is awe inspiring! Keep up the great work that you do! Inspire the next generation with the love of keeping our "wilderness " areas protected! Peace and blessings!

norman
2/25/2015 09:13:51 am

Wow! The AT and the PCT! Great.

Brian
2/25/2015 10:05:12 am

You hiked the A.T. once didn't you Norman ?

Scott
2/25/2015 01:39:18 pm

Anyone know when the Lodge and new season officially start? Thanks

Mark
2/25/2015 04:43:20 pm

Lodge re-opens Monday, March 23rd.

scott
2/26/2015 02:08:51 pm

Thanks Mark

Mike
2/25/2015 08:16:39 pm

JP: Saw on the MSN News that there was an earthquake in the Smokies the first of this week. Could you feel the shaking up there?

JP
2/26/2015 12:19:19 am

Mike,

I did not. From what I've heard it was early in the morning, it was pretty low magnitude (2. Something) and rather far from the lodge. It'd take a 6 or 7 to wake me with the way I have been sleeping lately!

david longley link
2/26/2015 12:28:21 am

Where's the pic from, JP? Looking forward to your visit, by the way.

JP
2/26/2015 01:14:57 am

David,

The top photo is from Alum Cave Trail, just below Cliff Tops. The lower photo is the Bud Ogle cabin, off of Cherokee Orchard Road. I will keep you posted on how my hike goes!


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