High On LeConte
  • Home
  • Daily Posts
  • LeConte Team
  • FAQ's
  • Trail Guide
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer

when i left my home and my family, i was no more than a boy...

2/12/2012

 
Picture
Wisdom crieth in the streets and no man regardeth her; yet she teacheth temperance and forethought, justice and fortitude; than which men can have in their life nothing more profitable.
Morning!

It's been a glorious 24 hours on top. The high was a balmy 16 degrees. The low was -4 degrees. It was -4 and clear at observation. The mountain received 7 additional inches of snow yesterday, bringing our grand total to 8". It looks like there are some knee deep drifts, so be cautious on the trails. DO NOT HIKE UP UNLESS YOU HAVE GAITERS!!! AND DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT BLUE JEANS!!! Unless, of course, you want to lose some toes. Then you can wear blue jeans.

It looks like 441 is still closed. Keep an eye on the Park Service's twitter feed for the latest updates. Remember, don't try to be a hero! This summit will continue to be here for some time. You will not if you exercise poor judgement.
Picture
Top photo: The shelter in some wintry weather. Above: Elizabeth & Kathryn on Cliff Tops.
Picture
High point!!!
Sandra
2/12/2012 01:32:05 am

So glad you finally got that snow you've been waiting for! Great photos! Maybe now you can actually feel like the WINTER caretaker. Enjoy!!

Wayne
2/13/2012 11:01:08 pm

God's beauty sure has a way with Nature and LeConte. Keep the pics coming!!

Pat N.
2/12/2012 01:45:37 am

Ahhhhhh, finally snow and more snow making you"officially" the Winter Caretaker! Great pics and loved the Channel 10 video.

William
2/12/2012 02:32:38 am

I think it was Kathryn I passed by at Leconte yesterday. You are right about the gaiters. A traction device helped me out yesterday, too. Stay warm and enjoy the snow!

Bill Yeadon
2/12/2012 02:34:27 am

As much as i love LeConte I don't think I want to spend the night in the shelter at -4.

Ron
2/12/2012 06:17:40 am

Hey JP I saw your response...no prob...what veggies and types of crackers and cheese? See ya next Monday

JP
2/12/2012 09:30:55 am

Ron,
Any kind of fresh spinach or broccoli adds some variety to my staples up here. I like spicy cheese and any type of triscuit. STRONG coffee is always a plus too! Let me know when you'll be up closer to the date and I'll be not to venture far from the lodge so we can meet.
Thanks so much!

Debi link
2/12/2012 01:07:30 pm

Looks like your having fun now.Enjoy!!!


Comments are closed.
    Picture

    LeConte Lodge

    Welcome to the official blog of LeConte Lodge. We hope you find the information provided here both helpful and enjoyable.  Thank you for visiting the site, and we hope to see you on the mountain!

    Online Store

    Archives

    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010

    RSS Feed

For current GSMNP road and trail information, visit the Park's Twitter page, official website, or call 865-436-1200 and follow the prompts.

Picture

Picture

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture