Good morning fellow LeConte lovers. Chris and I made our final ascent, as LeConte employees, yesterday. It was a gorgeous day for a hike up. The trail is in great shape. There are only a few spots at the top that are a little slick. Just take your time and you won't need to worry about any type of ice traction. We are expecting another beautiful day at the top, today. The high yesterday was 47º with a low of 28º.
Only seventeen days left of the season. Chris and I took our time on our way up yesterday. We reminisced about all of our hikes up the mountain. Chris said we had to wait for the descent stories on our final descent. I decided that my least favorite hike up the mountain was in 2010. The first hike of the season and I had about 50 lbs on my back. The crew hiked up in about 2 feet of snow. I remember being so worn out by the time I got to the top, I stepped in a snow drift up to my waist and Chris had to rescue me. I didn't have the energy to crawl out. I told Tim the next time it snowed like that, at the beginning of the season, I was not hiking up until it all melted. Luckily, we didn't have to test that threat. My favorite hike up was when I made it up in my personal record time. I made it up in 1:54. I was pleased with myself. Of course, my loving husband had to hike behind me to tell friends we encountered why I didn't stop and talk to them. Chris's personal record is 1:24. I guess I have some training to do to catch up to his. I do plan on attempting it again, when I come back to visit. We are gearing up for a busy day on the top. I am sure there will be a lot of day hikers out and about. It is a great day for a hike. Come see us and get some of our famous hot cocoa.
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gwen
11/8/2014 11:48:18 pm
We are so excited, we are hiking up next Thursday for our first time and I hope these knees are forgiving! We plan an early start. My husband was curious how y'all know you have a rescue out on the trail. I understand during the day when there are plenty of hikers about but what about those night rescues, how did y'all know to go out?
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Gina
11/8/2014 11:48:54 pm
Love the photo! I bet that was very bittersweet for yall yesterday. Glad you had a great day for it. I did MT Cammerer yesterday and the weather was perfect.
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jeand
11/9/2014 12:16:48 am
Love the picture and the story. Reading again of your last days as managers makes me feel sad. I just started reading this blog about 2 years ago and of course the two of you have been the "ramrods" for all my tuning in, Hope you have a great time on your new adventure and look forward to reading your comments on this blog as readers rather than authors. You will be commenting won't you?
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Pat N
11/9/2014 12:52:03 am
Fun photo and stories...enjoy the next 17 days :)
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Linda B
11/9/2014 02:37:13 am
Gosh---- going to hate to see both of you gone ---- we have enjoyed all the posts and all the pics for so many yrs--- and then enjoying your friendship and getting to know you ---- rick and I wish you well in your new "food venture" and I can tell you he is one of your best customers !! You should write a book about hiking to leconte---- with pics----- hope to see you both in the coming months when you are off the mountain !!!!!
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Madge Fly
11/9/2014 04:41:39 am
Nathan, I wish you God Speed on your new endeavors. You have a God Given gift in being able to tell the truly interesting stories of all your adventures and of the happenings on Mt. LeConte. May you consider writing a book or possible more of your experiences. Be careful in all your travels and God Bless.
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Cp
11/9/2014 05:33:26 am
Here's to a beautiful two weeks of (hopefully) smooth sailing and stress-free celebration! Y'all have done an excellent job with our beloved LeConte and I know you pass into equally competent and caring hands. Enjoy the Thanksgiving season! And we will see you on the flip side.
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Matchesmon
11/9/2014 06:30:29 am
Thanks for all the wine servings and sleepy nights. Live long.
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11/9/2014 08:41:18 am
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16123753@N04/sets/72157649148086165/
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Missy
11/9/2014 02:12:14 pm
Thanks for sharing your pics. Sure looked like fun.
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Steve Rhodes
11/9/2014 12:34:56 pm
Chris, Allyson and Nathan--I wish all three of you so much happiness as you hike into new journeys. You have touched so many lives, mine and a number of my friends. Thanks to each of you. Salaam and shalom!
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