We need help with the airlift!

3/16/2010

Digging out the propane field

Yesterday brought a brief moment of sunshine. It was not clear enough to fly, but it certainly helped the crew. We are currently on stand by to see if things clear up. The low last night was 22 with a high of 30 degrees with a 1/2" of new snow. We now have 34" of snow. We are now looking for people to help with the airlift up top. If anyone is interested in helping please contact me thru the contact page. You must be able to hike 5 miles in deep snow conditions. We have limited amount of space, so please contact me before hiking up. We need people that could hike up today, if possible. Everyone else, please keep sending the positive vibes our way, it seems to be working.

Some of the crew having fun while the sun was shining.

Ron P. Metcalfe

3/16/2010 03:05:07 am

Oh, what I wouldn't give to have some crampons and something to keep the snow out of my boots. Of course, the kids might wonder where I was when the got home from school today, but I would have loved to be there to see and help.

Sunshine is coming. Hope the weather fairs up enough soon.

Ron P. Metcalfe

3/16/2010 03:07:48 am

Now, if you can strap us to one of those cargo nets, or have the chopper drop us off, I'll go get them out of school right this second and you'll have six extra helping hands. :)

Colin

3/16/2010 03:25:34 am

I hope you get the sunshine you need soon. Great job on the new blog, the pictures are great! Good luck with the Airlift!

Lauren

3/16/2010 03:30:58 am

I like the "Meet the Crew" Page. Thanks for sharing the pictures of what is happening right now on the mountain!

Jeanie

3/16/2010 04:02:27 am

Wish we could be there to help!!! I'll keep the prayers going up and hopefully the blessings will come down on you and the crew soon.
I know you will have some great stories to share about this year's start! love the photos! thanks for sharing!!!

John

3/16/2010 05:45:19 am

Thanks for the pictures, very exciting to see whats going on up on mt.leconte

Lamar Thompson

3/16/2010 06:59:09 am

Wish i could get there. I'm wishing warming sunshine to help you with the snow removal.

Renee Ryan

3/16/2010 03:16:00 pm

Good Luck with the airlift.I hope the weather clears up soon.I am really enjoying this new blog and the photos are terrific.I'm looking forward to visiting this page for the upcoming spring and summer and beyond.Have a great season!

Doug Y.

3/17/2010 05:41:05 am

Again, just wondering: Do the llamas start their thrice-weekly trips up to the lodge the first week ? I would imagine that the snow might affect them this first or second week. Got to see this sight, too.

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