Snowball Fight Anyone?

10/29/2011

"Snow provokes responses that reach right back to childhood. "- Andy Goldsworthy

The sight of fresh falling snow makes the kid in all of us come out. Time for snowball fights on the mountain. We have about half an inch of fresh powder and it is still coming down. The low last night was 23 and we are currently at 22 degrees. It did rain all day yesterday, so there is a nice layer of ice underneath the beautiful snow. If you are hiking up today, you will probably want some form of ice walker. For example, yaktrax, micro-spikes, stabilicers, or any other form of in-step crampon. Please make sure you have plenty of warm layers, water, and snacks for you hike up. Take your time and enjoy the beauty.

mika

10/29/2011 01:02:09 am

PRETTY!

Joyce R

10/29/2011 01:39:48 am

Makes me long for a cup of your hot cocoa! Stay warm!

James C

10/29/2011 01:52:15 am

You all are on my "bucket list" for a hike up....I just can't seem to find anyone to come up with me.....lol. Hope everyone up there stays warm and keep the beautiful pictures coming!

Barbara Grove

10/29/2011 02:18:47 am

Your blog is such a gift for those of us who long for an escape to freedom from all the trappings of modern day living. What a gift you are.

Galen

10/29/2011 02:22:36 am

@ James C, James, I live outside Pigeon Forge in Wears Valley. Although i work out of town i am home most week-ends on friday and saturday. Always love going to LeConte. Would be more than happy to hike up with you some week-end if i'm available. Let me know if that might work for you.

Marilyn

10/29/2011 02:22:38 am

WOW! I love the picture with the snow on the steps and the bright warm inviting stove fire inside. Ya'll are SOOO lucky to be where you are every day and not just one day a year like most of us and be able to view the various stages of mother nature from LeConte. Look forward to tomorrow's picture.

Cheryl & Jim B.

10/29/2011 02:47:18 am

Came up the first time on OCT 25th. We enjoyed the clear sky both day and night. Our visit could have not been better. Jim & I were able to capture a spectacular sunset & sunrise both without any haze. Luck was on our side. The lodge experience was wonderful,like being a kid again.

Bryant link

10/29/2011 04:25:45 am

Thanks as always for sharing your images. I look forward to my hike up there in the morning (Oct. 30th)!

Tony Ga

10/29/2011 04:35:53 am

Andy Goldsworthy is my favorite artist. I did a report on his work while I was in college. His work is amazing. If you have never seen any of it google image search it. I think most the people who love this web site work really appreciate his work.

james workman

10/29/2011 04:57:54 am

Ill be in front of that fire Monday night!!!!!!

Bill E

10/29/2011 05:52:17 am

Allyson... love the shot from inside the dining room. All you need are stockings hung by the fire!

Barbara Allbritton

10/29/2011 07:55:47 am

I really enjoy your pictures and news. I want to hike up but am afraid I could not make it. It is on my bucket list. I will have to have a cabin for sure. I want to try and reserve one when you start taking reservations. Please let me know when that is. I live on New Orleans,La. WE come often have a chalet in Gatlinburg.

Barbara

sandee link

10/29/2011 08:20:53 am

great picture from the inside looking out, just where I would want to be, sitting by a cozy fire with a cup of hot chocolate...;)

Bill Yeadon

10/29/2011 09:17:32 am

My 27th hike up and the most beautiful ever with the snow and the sun breaking through finally at Alum. Of course 27 paled in comparison to my friend Keny who wa sitting in the cozy office after his 130th trip. I signed a shirt for him again and told him it was my second time as I signed another one a few years ago.

Alison thanks for the hot chocolate and remember only 26 more till a little relaxation. You have done another wonderful job in 2011.

Bill Yeadon

10/29/2011 09:18:58 am

Sorry Kent not Keny. Still have cold fingers from the trip.

Bill

Donna

10/29/2011 01:39:25 pm

We are hiking up the Boulevard next Saturday and down Alums. Can't wait!

Doug Y.

10/29/2011 01:50:27 pm

Very nice photos indeed, Allyson ! Barbara Grove spoke such truly eloquent words above; It's why I love the Smokies and the lodge;

Sue, Rich, Sue F. and Dave F.

10/29/2011 03:40:51 pm

Terrific time - the Ascent: Alum Cave to LeConte 5.2 miles. Dinner and wine were delicious. Cliff Top Sunset Point 0.6 miles unfortunately had "0" visibility. After dinner it was great hanging out in common room, w/stories, and guitar players and singing. Descent: 6.5 mile Trillium Gap trail, rocky, wet, loved seeing llamas on their way up & Grotto Falls. We had a taxi meet us at the bottom of Trillium Gap Trail so that we could hike up Alum Cave. Highly recommend it.

James C

11/7/2011 02:42:12 am

@Galen, Sorry for the delay in replying, I'm just now seeing your invite. Thank you for the invite to go hiking with me, and I would truly enjoy that. I can be reached at my facebook email (mannknoxtn@facebook.com)to plan a hike. I look forward hearing from you. ~James

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