Good Afternoon,
Oh, sweet sunny skies. Where have you been all month? Anyone looking at this week’s forecast has to be licking their chops at the potential for some grand outdoor exploration. After a stormy Memorial Day, capping off what has been perhaps the cloudiest and rainiest month of May on record (15.5” so far), it’s a huge relief to look at the coming days that show simply sunshine. It’s one thing to be a guest overnight and deal with the dreariness for a day or two before returning to your sunny abode or place of comfort. Consider what our dedicated crew has to endure at times for weeks on end when unrelenting clouds decide to stick. If there’s a crowd more delighted to witness blue skies and a bright shiny overhead for more than a few hours, it’s these folks! Temps feel fantastic at the moment. Anyone working up a sweat on the ascent will find some cool reprieve as soon as they surpass 6,000’ of elevation. Temps this week are going to hit highs close to 60° most days, and overnight lows could easily dip into the 40s. So even though that sunshine will feel toasty in the lower elevations or during the climb, an extra layer or two will be appreciated once your body temp adjusts or at night enjoying a sensational sunset. Assuming the forecasts don’t throw us a curveball this week, plan on swapping that rain gear for wide brimmed hats, sunscreen, shades, and plenty of electrolytes. We can confirm that even after Monday morning’s deluge, Alum Cave and Trillium Gap remain the only two trails completely clear of obstructions. It’s highly possible that those other paths accessing the summit and already waiting to be cleared by NPS trail crew have since seen a few more downed trees added. So continue to use caution if choosing to pursue Rainbow Falls, Bull Head, Boulevard, or Brushy Mtn trails anytime soon. Have a great day.
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