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March 22, 2017

3/22/2017

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Good Morning,
     After Monday's weather decided to throw a wrench into our airlift plans, Tuesday was our redeemer as we were able to get in several hours of flying.  We still have about a half day's worth remaining to complete this spring's airlift, so our postings regarding lodge ground closures will remain up a little while longer as we dodge the clouds.  There was a great deal of running up, down, and all around the mountain yesterday, so thank you for your patience in waiting for today's blog entry!
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     We began yesterday in the clouds, but shortly after lunch the skies cleared and the temps quickly warmed up.  We peaked out at 58 degrees, quite a change from a week ago, and our overnight low was 28.  The storms that passed through the region last night certainly put on an impressive electric light show.  That's the thing about thunderstorms while living on a mountain...you either have the comfort of watching them pass by on the horizon, or you're in an unnerving situation sitting in the middle of it.  We woke up to clouds this morning, but the sun is trying to regain the upper hand.  Let's hope it does!
     In between flying, the crew continues to organize all of the goods that we've received, and we're preparing the lodge to host our anxious guests once again.  Thank you for understanding the need to delay our opening.  We're excited about closing the chapter on 2017 pre-season preparations soon and welcoming visitors back to the mountain!  Take care and have a great day.
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Lori
3/22/2017 10:34:39 am

Good things come to those who wait! Fly safe!

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norman (ga.)
3/22/2017 10:44:31 am

Enjoyed the video very much. Hoping things go well!! The picture was great also..

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Tammy
3/22/2017 11:20:11 am

I'm really enjoying the pictures and more detailed daily blogs.....and the video today! Thanks for sharing your daily life on LeConte with us. See y'all again this year in late October. Have a beautiful day!

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Bob
3/22/2017 02:36:58 pm

Glad it's all coming together. We are scheduled to stay this Friday night. Is everything still good for our trip? Just saw the mention of delaying the opening. Fingers crossed!

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Phillip
3/22/2017 07:19:22 pm

You'd better call their office Bob !!!

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Gina W Leonard
3/22/2017 04:41:10 pm

When is the anticipated Open Date?

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Carl Buhrke
3/22/2017 05:06:38 pm

How are the trail conditions with ice build up on the Alum Cave route. Want to know if we need clampons or not for our upward hike at the end of the month (march)

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elktonbrant
3/22/2017 05:12:09 pm

Glad you're up and flying. We were in downtown Gatlinburg on Tuesday AM and saw another large helicopter lifting the support beams into place for the skylift. I'm glad it was a good day to get the choppers up in the air and I hope you're getting your last loads today.

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steve
3/22/2017 08:53:06 pm

can someone please tell me what kind of trees with the reddish orange blooms that is on the picture of the blog. thanks, steve

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Peppermint Pattie
3/23/2017 02:40:53 pm

Steve, that is a Mountain Ash tree. It looks like blooms from a distance, but it's actually berries. They are very beautiful.

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Marie
3/23/2017 08:39:13 pm

Those are Mountain Ash trees.

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