 We are not going in circles, we are going upwards. The path is a spiral. Herman Hesse Morning y'all, It's a beautiful, clear morning up top. The high yesterday reached 28 degrees. The overnight low was 16 degrees. It was 19 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received 4 inches of new snow, bringing our total to 7 inches. The meltwater equivalent of that new snow was .48 inches. It looks as though it will be a phenomenal day, get out and enjoy it!  Top photo: Wolf Father and Wolf Son. Above: Snow angel at High Top!  Steph and Billy sailing at Cliff Tops. I had a great time exploring the mountain with my pals yesterday afternoon. I always relish these long, winter days when the roads are closed. We saw more bobcat tracks and voles than fellow hikers. The flurries were flying and the wind was drifting snow all around us. Ice was forming around our jackets and beards, lending an arctic quality to our micro adventure. The wind was most intense at Cliff Tops, while the snow was ideal consistency for snow angels at High Top. If the weather projections are correct, I'll be skiing tomorrow morning before I hike down for Mountain Mist. Snow days are the best days.  Ice Beard Champion of the Mountain.
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Lee Anne Williams
1/21/2016 09:44:20 am
Beautiful! I have been to LeConte in these conditions. Tried to eat lunch while being pelted with ice. People don't realize just how fun it is to explore during the quietness of a winter day! Have done winter hikes all over the Smokies thanks to my dad. Forded streams in Feb. taking shoes off and running through and not feeling my feet on the other side until shoes and socks were back on! Happy Trails!
jackie gabriel
1/21/2016 10:28:45 am
Love all the pictures! Great blue eyes. If I could, I would bring up lots of chocolate for all of you. Stay warm. :)
debnfl
1/22/2016 07:32:52 am
Great photos! We moved to the north Georgia mountains in Blairsville from Florida because we love the mountains. Its a cold windy day today. Stay safe where you are! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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