July 28, 2017

7/28/2017

Good Morning,
It looks and feels more like spring on the mountain today. A little after 10:00 AM the winds started to pick up and the rain moved in. Looks like it'll be hanging around the rest of today and early tomorrow. There wasn't much temperature variance yesterday, as our high only tagged 64 degrees and our overnight low remained a mild 57. What few showers we witnessed on Thursday only amounted to 0.22" of liquid precipitation.

An appreciated gift, and a wonderful interpretation of Mt. LeConte scenery.

Rain, wind, and cooler than normal temps can all lead to hypothermia, even in late July in these mountains. Please pack the appropriate layers to get up here safely and as dry as possible. Sometimes, that precip just finds its way into every crevasse, in which case we are always happy to sell you one of our styling apparel pieces to help get you dry...from shirts to flannel pants and hoodies to socks.
A big thank you to a kind and thoughtful Miss Avery for her gift this morning of the hand drawn picture seen above. I'd say she absolutely nailed the beautiful details of this place, featuring a grazing deer in front of a lush spruce-fir forest. If we have the pleasure of hosting this young and talented individual in the future, maybe she'll intrigue us with another great depiction of our mountain.
Thanks for stopping by the site, and should you hit the trails, try and stay dry!

4 Comments

doug y link

7/28/2017 02:49:48 pm

Another question about which trail is the best to take up to the Lodge reminds me that it seems to be a question that has no correct answer. But for someone who hasn't had the opportunity to try more than one, or any, of the trails leading to the Lodge perhaps those of us who have can offer suggestions. Many prefer the Alum trail. I prefer Trillium. Different trails for different reasons. Considering the recent improvements to the Alum trail I would recommend it, if I were asked. And it is the shortest trail up and down the mountain and in my opinion, which I think is shared by at least a few other people, it offers the most spectacular views, especially above the "bluffs". From the trailhead to the bluffs one generally would not be without plenty of others out hiking. The thing to remember about hiking anywhere is that it's the journey that is the destination.............................

Carl

7/31/2017 08:05:28 pm

Alum cave is the shortest and i think the most strenuous because of the rapid elevation gain.Please get checked out by your MD as with any hike before you make this climb.Hidden heart problems are killers.

RAW

7/28/2017 09:18:03 pm

Great drawing!
Would be great to see some more crew photos!

John Carson

7/30/2017 07:24:06 am

The facilities all seemed to be in fantastic shape. Our cabin had been recently repaired; new steps to the dining hall; everything was clean and organized. The crew was wonderful (especially hard working Allyson). Our annual trip to the lodge is the highlight of my year - whatever the weather!

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