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12/11/2013

 
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Was everything so beautiful so bold? Annie Dillard
Morning y'all,

It's a gorgeous morning up top. The high yesterday reached 36 degrees. The low was down to 13 degrees. It was 25 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received an inch of new snow. I would expect the trails to be pretty slick. It was chilly enough yesterday afternoon that some treacherous ice was forming on my way to Cliff Tops. I would recommend Microspikes if you intend to reach the summit today. The forecast looks like there will be more clear weather and cold temperatures, so please be prepared.
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Top photo: Snowstorm! Above: Coated cabin porch!
The mountain received some snow yesterday, around mid-morning. It hit with fury, weather with intention. The storm enveloped the mountain, a whole new character was revealed. The winds picked up, the trees were coated before I finished my cup of coffee. I turned off the radio and went out onto the back porch to feel the storm rage. There is nothing like new snow. Perhaps it is because the snow reminds me that anything can be made new again. This is important.
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Great sky.
It feels like it's been a while since I've seen snow, although it's really only been two weeks. Yet another case of calendar time feeling irrelevant up here. The days stretch out with no distractions or society to hide yourself in, just a barren simplicity. Chop wood, carry water.
Missy
12/11/2013 12:54:13 am

Idyllic.

dani
12/11/2013 01:05:57 am

Bucolic - the country life I yearn for ! More now at 60 than ever before.....JP , enjoy my friend.

Ronnie
12/11/2013 01:07:44 am

Like we have said before the weather can change so fast in the higher elevation. JP enjoy the snow and stay warm. Has the bear been around in the last day or two?

Debi
12/11/2013 01:25:39 am

Brings back memories of filling the water bottles.

Diane
12/11/2013 01:29:09 am

I so enjoy your posts. Thank you.

Wanda
12/11/2013 01:34:28 am

Thank you for the great photos and thoughts each day. Greatly appreciated!

Ron Metcalfe
12/11/2013 01:56:24 am

JP,

Could you please share with us one day something about the logistics of where you stay? Are you in one of the crew cabins? Does your cabin stay warm even in bitter cold and gusty winds? And can you have a warm shower?

Thanks,

Ron P.

James
12/11/2013 05:35:33 am

Have been interested in coming to the lodge and spending the night for a couple of years now. Finally broke down and book the trip.
Booked for Sept of next year. With all the pictures being posted am
really exited about making the hike up the mountain.

Tracy G
12/11/2013 07:57:13 am

James, I made my first trip to the lodge for an overnight stay last September. I will never forget it. It was amazing!!!!!!! Enjoy!

James
12/11/2013 10:03:47 am

Thanks Tracy. Looking forward to it.

doug y link
12/11/2013 06:12:41 am

A warm shower at Leconte Lodge !? Now there's an interesting mental picture ! If only the lodge was open during the winter. Yeah, I know there's many reasons why it is not, involving logistics and other matters, and particularly the safety of hikers and guests. I used to tent camp at Elkmont campground throughout the winter and absolutely loved the experiences, but then they up and closed it for the winters; Again, I've heard many reasons for doing this, none of which made it any more easy to understand; Sure, you can go to Cades Cove or over to Smokemont, IF they haven't closed the roads. Regardless, today's snowy photos, as usual, are quite nice to see, even if they do make me wish to be up there right now; I'll tell you what I think about it being closed: wait for it........wait for it .........
Good day all, especially to anyone who is this very moment out on some trail !!

Pat N
12/11/2013 11:50:54 am

We enjoyed viewing the white coating of snow from Gatlinburg!


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