March 06th, 2017

3/6/2017

This, we said, was our life, watched over, allowed to go where we wanted. We said we'd come back some time when we got rich. We'd leave the others and find a night like this, whatever we had to give, and no matter how far, to be so happy again. William Stafford

Morning y'all,
It's a beautiful, misty morning up top. The high yesterday reached 45 degrees. The overnight low was 29 degrees. It was 32 degrees and cloudy at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation. The trails are in great shape. Get out and enjoy this characteristically Smoky day!

I had a great weekend enjoying the company of friends and am prepared to head down the mountain early tomorrow morning. I still have to pack up my cabin, finish off a few closing chores and then I'll be ready to get moving. Thanks again to everyone who brought me smoothies, fresh veggies and other treats that made my stay at an incredible place even more special. I've made a lot of memories this season and look forward to the next few chapters. I'll be spring caretaking at Carter Notch Hut for the AMC, then I will be headed to Crag Camp to caretake for the RMC. If you care to keep up with my ramblings, follow me on Instagram @walasiyi_jp. Enjoy the Great Smokies for me!

29 Comments

Susie Atwrll

3/6/2017 08:14:33 am

Safe travels! Enjoyed your daily postings and can't wait to get back up there in April.

TwistyP

3/6/2017 08:27:59 am

Wishing you safe travels and fulfilling experiences!

Sue W.

3/6/2017 08:41:25 am

Thanks for another great season of insightful musings on the Smokies, JP. Enjoy your summer. May the wind always be at your back.

Kellee Tipton

3/6/2017 09:09:06 am

have really enjoyed your daily posts! me and my friend will be coming up march 22nd for our first stay in the cabins! we are super excited.and a little apprehensive. .safe travels! will miss your updates

W. Graves

3/6/2017 09:26:24 am

Thank you for filling my mornings with visions of the Smokies. Good luck to you!

Kat

3/6/2017 09:29:55 am

Thanks for all the updates. I have to admire anyone who can sit on a ledge like that. I am terrified of heights, I crawl to the edge

norman (ga.)

3/6/2017 05:53:18 pm

Looks like "Big Foot" photoshoped on the ledge to me. Have a great summer, JP.

Linda Burgin

3/6/2017 09:55:02 am

Good luck on your next adventure, JP! Happy trails! 🌞

Kay

3/6/2017 10:45:20 am

Have enjoyed your postings this winter!! Best to you in your next adventures. What about Grace??????

Charles Kellner

3/6/2017 10:55:43 am

Always enjoy your posts. I don't comment much, but wanted you to know I really do enjoy them. Have a great Spring and Summer, hope to see you back in late fall and Winter next go around. Take Care!!

Steve D

3/6/2017 12:00:31 pm

I had a great hike up on the Alum Cave Trail yesterday. So good seeing you JP before you left. What a good thing to have your friends there. I have managed to get up there every winter JP has been there-6 now. Keep coming back! If anyone needs any encouragement to get out there and do some hiking-that was my 60th hike up to LeConte in 6 years and I am 66 years old. Just shows you can do it at pretty much any age. I love it up there. Happy Trails everyone!

Sherleen

3/6/2017 12:22:36 pm

I have enjoyed visiting with you on the mountain via your blog.I will miss reading it. I wish you safe adventures ,enjoyable safe days . and God speed..

Bob & Ann

3/6/2017 12:23:05 pm

JP - Thank you for another winter of wonderful posts from high on LeConte. Your words and images have brightened our days. Can’t wait for your return next winter! In the meantime, best wishes for great happiness on all your upcoming adventures. Love, Bob & Ann

Pat N

3/6/2017 12:35:01 pm

Wishing you the very best!

Uncle Gary

3/6/2017 09:49:30 pm

Pat, I bet that we will see you at the lodge this season. JP, happy trails.

Sharon S

3/6/2017 01:12:15 pm

Will we see you on LeConte next winter?

Dar

3/6/2017 01:39:31 pm

Thanks for keeping watching on our beloved mountain this winter JP, be safe in your travels.

Linda H

3/6/2017 02:21:46 pm

Kellee no need to be apprehensive ,eat breakfast ,start early ,pack for all weather & plan accordingly(water,snacks & broken in footwear etc) and it will be more than awesome!! JP & Grace ,may you be very blessed on all your travels & thanks for a great blog.

Steve

3/6/2017 06:28:35 pm

Thanks for watching over our mountain through another winter! I think it might "watch over" you too. Best wishes in your travels.

Dorothy

3/6/2017 06:29:58 pm

I've enjoyed so much being up top vicariously through your daily posts. I'll certainly miss your great photographs and writings. "May the road rise to meet you ... "

Tammy (Tx)

3/6/2017 06:30:15 pm

LOVE that picture! Has to be a catch as to how you managed to get out there on that ledge. From the backside perhaps?? Many happy, fun and new adventures to you during the coming seasons! Hope to see you back up at the lodge as caretaker this next winter. Here's to many beautiful days ahead for you!

Rick

3/6/2017 07:01:05 pm

JP your posts are a big part of our winter.
Can't wait until next season to read more of them.
Thank you
Be safe

elktonbrant

3/6/2017 07:36:20 pm

Happy trails to you...until we meet again.
Happy trails to you... keep smilin' until then!

Melissa C

3/6/2017 08:21:38 pm

I ALWAYS enjoy reading this blog with you have the reins. Safe travels JP! Till next time...

kihm

3/7/2017 12:45:34 am

I really enjoyed your daily posts. It kept me informed of what goes on up there in the winter. My husband and I will be making our first trip up there in April. We are really looking forward to the trip and the overnight stay up there. I hope we have good weather and a beautiful sunset. I will keep up with your posts next winter. Enjoy your upcoming adventures.

Glenn Hultz

3/7/2017 09:05:58 am

Thanks for another great season on the blog, JP - you have no idea how much it helps us all! Happy trails & hopefully we'll hear from you for many seasons to come!

ric

3/7/2017 09:29:27 am

JP has left the building...
may the rocks be small, the roots be flat and the spider webs be high. enjoy.

Fred

3/7/2017 11:49:28 am

JP as always I've enjoyed your post and will look forward to next winter. Take care and enjoy life.

Richard

3/9/2017 09:55:16 pm

We will miss your inspiration! Good luck in your upcoming travels and look forward to seeing you back on LeConte next winter - hope we will get to meet you one of these days!

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