January 14th, 2019

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Good Morning,

It’s currently 26 degrees with 1” inch of snow on the ground. Light is beginning to trickle through the cloud cover. Overall, the mountain is very calm.

24 hour temperature range | High: 31 Low: 25

*US Hwy 441/Newfound Gap Rd from Gatlinburg TN to Cherokee NC is temporarily closed due to snow/ice.

Stay up to date on road conditions here: https://goo.gl/HikrMr

NOAA 7-Day Forecast 
Mountain - Forecast Weather

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Old blue dangled quietly at my side, illuminating the path away from the lodge. The cloud covered ceiling overhead displayed gentle hues of blue. It was enough to inspire a walk around the mountain. I slowly disappeared into the haze.

On the cliff tops I admired an armor-clad fir tree. I found myself inspired, yet again. The steadfast resilience of nature was like nothing else I’d seen. The wind picked up slightly; a nearby evergreen creaked in agreement.

I blew out the old lantern and made for home.

Onward,
Seth

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"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind.”

Horace Mann