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March 7, 2017

3/7/2017

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Good Morning,
     The LeConte Lodge staff would like to thank JP and Grace for another wonderful stint as our winter caretakers.  We wish them the absolute best in their travels and endeavors in the coming year.  It’s hard to believe JP has been holding the off-season fort down for six (!!!) winters now.  There’s no doubt readers of this blog would enjoy seeing Mr. Krol back for another six!

     Between now and Opening Day (March 20), there will be increasing activity among lodge and airlift personnel in camp, but this is a good time to remind everyone that the lodge is still closed for business until we officially reopen.  It is also worth noting that this year will see some changes to our Airlift protocols.  Unlike in years past, portions of the lodge grounds will be off limits to hikers during Airlift.   When we expect to fly, signs and caution tape will be at each of the lodge access points, with personnel on-hand to answer questions and direct hikers as to when it is permissible to retrieve water and use restrooms.  Once the lodge crew reports to the mountain, please keep in mind that you run the chance of not being able to access camp as normal until Opening Day.  As it stands, we are adequately staffed to conduct our Airlift operations, as we handle such matters internally.  Cliff Tops and High Top will of course remain open to all visitors.
     We will continue to remind everyone of this change through our various channels until Airlift is complete.  Thank you all for understanding our prioritizing of everyone’s safety - staff and guests - during this time.  Have a wonderful day and stay dry if you’re exploring the woods today!
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Hepatica are signaling the arrival of Spring around the base of the mountain.
8 Comments
Darlene
3/7/2017 09:58:34 am

Thanks JP for such a wonderful season. Thoroughly enjoyed you
blog. Enjoy your off season and looking forward to hearing from
you again next year..

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Marilyn
3/7/2017 10:07:08 am

Have a great and safe airlift! Looking forward to meeting the 2017 crew.
Leconte is always on my mind.

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Pat N
3/7/2017 10:09:44 am

Beautiful and informative... Thanks and best wishes to Grace and JP and the staff as they begin a new season.

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Sharon S
3/7/2017 01:34:22 pm

The only time I'm not thinking about a trip to the Lodge is when I am there!

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Jeanette Meyer
3/7/2017 01:48:24 pm

Enjoy your Spring & Summer endeavors JP & Grace and have a great season 2017 Staff on Mt. LeConte. The wonderful pictures have me thinking of the beautiful Smokies and life on top of Ole' Smoky! Jeanette

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doug y link
3/7/2017 03:43:41 pm

I have told many people about the Lodge and on few occasions even right here in London, KY. I have met people who have stayed there or knew about it and wished to go. I always encourage them to if they haven't and when I tell folks I meet of the place I usually give them the www.highonleconte.com address. I happened to type that in on my laptop a few minutes ago and I have to give much praise to the new site with its scrolling scenes around the Lodge ! That is a great site and it described the Lodge as being just below the summit of Mt. LeConte quite correctly. Lovely site. Nice to look at ! G'day

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norman
3/8/2017 06:38:10 pm

you got that right Doug

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Gina McAlpin
3/9/2017 09:26:11 am

Is there any news on when Bullhead will reopen?

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