March 20, 2024

Good Morning,

Happy official first full day of Spring! It was another superb day of flying on the mountain. We managed to wrap up provisioning yesterday afternoon for the 2024 season. That means beginning today, safety protocols have been lifted and visitors can now mosey through lodge grounds once again. Please note, that the Lodge is not providing visitor services just yet, as there’s still a great deal of prep work taking place before we open our doors on Monday. Water will continue to be available at the natural spring, but not the spigots. Hikers will notice that we have a great many materials staged for improvement projects, not just for completion this week, but over the coming months.

Thankfully it isn’t as frigid atop the mountain this morning. No single digit readings or sub-zero wind chills expected today! We’ll start out below freezing again, but it will feel warmer sooner for everyone as the bright sun ascends into clear skies. Temps could reach the upper 40s this afternoon. Winds will put a chilly damper on conditions though, gusting as much as 35mph over the peaks. So layer up and watch for patchy ice on trail if starting up the mountain early.

A special shout out to everyone on our team who helped make this year’s airlift a quick, efficient, and smashing success once again! Always an exciting time made possible by the efforts of many dedicated and hard working people.

Have a great day.