Sunshine for the Mountain

10/18/2013

"Wilderness is not just a place..... It is also a state of being." - Gerald May

I thought I would let the photographs do the talking. The guests were treated to a glorious display of color this morning. The sun was rising above us while the clouds were nestled into the valley below.

The high yesterday was 51º with a low of 35º. All in all, it was a wet day up top. Today is looking like it is going to be one of those

Debi

10/18/2013 12:57:03 am

Ahh, no fair, way too many nice pictures you put on today. How to choose one for my screen saver of the day.

Ronnie-Tn

10/18/2013 01:07:07 am

Just Beautiful pictures. I can't wait to get up there. Plans are for next week.

doug y link

10/18/2013 01:10:41 am

Chessboard in the sky.........................

Ryan in Green Bay

10/18/2013 01:25:42 am

Any word on who the winter caretaker will be this year? That is right around the corner. Hopefully JP is able to do it again. He has a way with words and making the mountain come alive. Happy hiking everyone

10/18/2013 01:29:07 am

Ryan,

I plan on returning sometime the week before Thanksgiving!

So freaking excited!

Hi Chris & Allyson & Crew! SO glad you guys are back on the rock!

Ronnie-Tn

10/18/2013 01:46:55 am

Can't wait for you to be back JP. I know your are pumped up and ready for another adventure. I guess the crew on top are ready for this season to end. This year has not been the best with all the rain and shut down. See you in Nov.-Dec.

elktonbrant

10/18/2013 03:24:49 am

EXCELLENT! We LOVE Allyson's insights and photos March-November, and we equally LOVE your photos and insights November-March.

Holtknoblady

10/18/2013 02:41:00 pm

We are just too lucky JP to have you return to us for another season and care for our mountain. Hope your time in the Whites/Greens has been good for you. Dont forget to bring the muses with you - I look forward to enjoying your writings again!

Donna

10/18/2013 01:37:21 am

Very happy to learn that you are returning JP. Your way with words and images of God's Creation up top of the mountain during the winter is something that I always look forward to!

Bonnie

10/18/2013 01:43:12 am

Enjoy the tables being turned for once! It is gray and dreary down here under those clouds.

Kent

10/18/2013 04:48:50 am

I suddenly got the urge to take a quick trip down in January and experience the mountain in the dead of winter. Not sure it will happen, but it's something to dream about at this point. Might need to invest in snow shoes and a good headlamp. :)

Brian N bama

10/18/2013 10:25:55 am

Now your talking Kent, my son and I have been thinking the same thing.

Kent

10/18/2013 01:10:44 pm

Would be fun. I've hiked up every season but winter.

Brian N bama

10/19/2013 02:18:19 am

I have been up for 2 overnights in the snow, once in the single digits with 20-30 mph winds so wind chill was VERY cold. As I walked into office to warm up, John walked in and said someone had cancelled their reservation. I looked at my son and grinned and said tonight we sleep in lodge and not shelter!! So I paid em and enjoyed. I may have to invest in a new bag : ) wife won't be happy with that. LOL

David Wilt

10/18/2013 07:13:12 am

My wife & will be there next week and can't wait. It will be our first time up there. We don't care if it rains or snows we just can't wait. The pictures you post are beautiful.

Barbara

10/18/2013 11:37:56 am

What a feast for the eyes! Truly inspired.

jack

10/18/2013 11:46:15 am

Who was guarding the lodge during the shurdown !?

Robin M link

10/18/2013 12:00:05 pm

Oh how beautiful! It was so sad to be so close and not be able to visit last week! Please let Nathan know that I have not forgotten about the bakalava and will be shipping a batch to you guys! We gave away the batch I made for last weeks trip to various folks we met all around Gatlinburg! :)

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