January 17th, 2017

1/17/2017

Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist. Mary Oliver

Morning y'all,
It's a blustery, cloudy morning up top. The high yesterday reached 42 degrees. The overnight low was 37 degrees. It was 37 degrees and cloudy at 7am observation. The mountain received .04" inches of rain and there is no snow up top. There is no ice remaining on the trails. It's sure to be a soggy, quiet day - get out and enjoy it!

I had a great day of relaxation and recovery hanging around the cabin yesterday. Grace and I did some reading, ate some delicious cast iron meals and enjoyed the sound of the world swirling to the wind rhythms yesterday evening. It was the kind of day that makes the mountain feel like an early retirement.

6 Comments

Paul B

1/17/2017 10:30:37 am

As always, enjoyable quotes and photos.
In trying to solve the puzzle of which marker you posted in yesterday's blog I turned to my topo map. I am guessing Mt Sequoyah. Correct? You noted that you went past Tri-Corner. Did you go all the way to Davenport? 30+ mountainous miles in 6 1/2 hours. That impressive. It takes me that long to climb up Rainbow to the lodge.

1/17/2017 11:10:23 am

Paul,

Yes, that seems like a good guess. Honestly, I wasn't checking my map for reference points along the way. The marker is right on trail and I took a quick photo because it reminded me of Mt. Mansfield. I did go all the way to Davenport, it was a joy!

Larry

1/17/2017 01:20:58 pm

Grace is still there after that selfi yesterday! Amazing! Enjoy your post, Kay and I wii make our 3rd hike to the this summer .

Dick K

1/17/2017 08:29:38 pm

My Vote is Bradley Overlook.

Sherleen

1/17/2017 10:03:58 pm

Welcome back to the blog ! ;-) I missed reading news from THE mountain top. Take care and stay well.
God bless

Tammy (Tx)

1/18/2017 09:47:58 pm

Individuality......that's what life is about. I enjoy JP'S fashion sense and seeing what sort of running attire he's sporting in his photos. I for one will not be "teasing" you JP over your choice of attire. Stay true to yourself, but I suspect you always will. 😊

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.

January 17th, 2017

Leave a Reply.

LeConte Lodge

Archives