Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants and to serve them one's self, so as to have somewhat left to give, instead of being always prompt to grab? It is more elegant to answer one's own needs, than to be richly served; inelegant perhaps it may look to-day, and to a few, but it is an elegance forever and to all. Emerson
Morning, It was gorgeous yesterday and looks to be much of the same today. The snow has just about melted off. The high was 46 and the low was 36. It was 42 and a bit hazy at observation. I had a nice hike down Alum yesterday morning. I met Tim at the trailhead and he was kind enough to help me do some chores around town before hiking back up in the afternoon. Thanks again, Tim! I relaxed all afternoon and watched the meteor shower for as long as I could stay awake. It was a very calm evening on the mountain. I have all my winter accessories and am just waiting on the snow. I received my skis yesterday (thanks Tom!) and had my buddies hike up my snowshoes this weekend. I was looking at my photos from my trip last MLK day and can't wait for it to begin! Safe hiking! 
I feel like the Summer Caretaker. C'mon, winter!!!
Rod
12/14/2011 01:30:32 am
I wish I had a larger version of that photo. It would become my dual monitor background at work. It's beautiful!
edwinnia
12/14/2011 02:14:53 am
Emerson is one of my favorites! Beautiful picture!
Danny
12/14/2011 02:38:43 am
Thanks for the updates JP...I evny your job. Want to talk east Tennessee weather?
Woody
12/14/2011 02:48:54 am
Nice skis the likes of which the Mountain has never seen. The 1942 vintage skis hanging on the wall in the dinning room are interesting to use. Too bad someone has damaged them.
Lyndzi
12/14/2011 05:53:49 am
Just had to tell you guys how much I enjoy the site. I live in England and visit this site every single day it fills me with both joy and inspiration. The pictures are just awesome. Oh how much I want to visit irl, one day I promise I will. The site was introduced to me by my very good friend Doug who has spent many happy days at LeConte Lodge over many years. He tells me of all the trails, sights and animals he sees there. His love of this place has rubbed off on me and I am well and truly hooked. Thank you to everyone and I wish you all a Very Happy Christmas.
Tony Ga
12/14/2011 05:58:44 am
Merry Christmas to you Ms Lyndzi!!!
Carol
12/14/2011 08:54:35 am
The weather looks great. those are some fancy skis. Raining here in Illinois. I envy your job and your weather.
Greg Donahue
12/14/2011 12:41:45 pm
Hey JP this is Greg. Coming up Saturday with nephew and girlfriend. Is there anything you need?? Also they are looking at buying t-shirts do you have any left for 2011 and how much will they be?
Tom
12/14/2011 02:05:05 pm
That pesky south east ridge that has been denying us winter here in our region of America seems poised to finally give way over the next 10-14 days, and winter will be upon us.
Jean Paul
12/14/2011 09:29:06 pm
Correction Woody- The mountain sees backcountry tele skis every winter. There are several prime places within the park to "earn your turns". The slide area on the Boulevard is one of my favorites... I don't think there's anything virgin about LeConte except the snow itself.
JP
12/14/2011 11:13:43 pm
Rod,
Jean Paul
12/15/2011 02:14:50 am
JP,
Bill Witherspoon
12/15/2011 02:46:30 am
Just remember.... when you ski downhill you have to carry them back uphill to your cabin ! :)
Jean Paul
12/15/2011 04:02:08 am
Bill,
Doug Y.
12/16/2011 03:19:58 pm
My good friend Lyndzi is from England, not New England; big difference. Comments are closed.
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