March 25, 2024

Good Morning,

There’s a spotlight focused on Mt. LeConte to start this Monday. Or is it just the incredibly bright “worm moon” taking place this month? Seriously had to check if the solar panels were drawing power from it. Winds have picked up speed during the night, and that will be one of the major storylines…aside from our reopening…these next couple days. Hikers will get to bask in mild temps and partly cloudy skies if out and about today, with rain expected for much of Tuesday. Winds will continue to increase in speed, hitting an apex of 80mph gusts tonight and into tomorrow.

Despite the High Wind Warning, park roads accessing Mt. LeConte remain open at this time (save for seasonal Roaring Fork), but visitors should not be surprised if that changes on account of the conditions. Still, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for guests with reservations to take the shortest and quickest route up and down the mountain early this week. Especially since downed trees are still an obstacle on a couple trails.

Now that we’ve got that vital info out of the way, it’s on to what everyone is really excited about. By now, most LeConte Lodge enthusiasts are aware that 2024 marks our 100th Season in existence (1st=1925, 2nd=1926, 3rd=1927…1934=10th…..2024=100th). Not to be confused with the 100th Anniversary set to place next summer. So to help us celebrate all year long, it only makes sense to offer a range of merchandise speaking to this season’s significance. Specifically 2024’s edition of the now decades-famous “I Hiked It” shirt, only available up here to those courageous enough to claim it.

There’s no doubt that climbers of Mt. LeConte will wear this apparel with pride, and that anyone with any hint of familiarity to LeConte Lodge will immediately recognize the famous look. SO…it’s time to unveil the official shirt of the 100th Season!



Drumroll………



(Bubbling anticipation and brow sweat)………



Cymbal crash!!!