November 1, 2023

Good Morning,

November wasted no time in bursting on the scene with a wicked dose of winter. As skies cleared and winds shifted from the north, the mercury took a nose dive during the night. Coffee pots are giving it their all this morning to combat the 7° temps outside, while windchills certainly have it feeling about -10° with their icy gusts. Thankfully this is the low point for the rest of the week, as temps will slowly climb out of the chilly cellar over the next few days and leveling out in the 40s by the weekend. Warm layers from head to toe are a must for all travelers today. Have the traction devices handy just in case the abrupt freeze caused recent rains to glaze over the trails.

With just three weeks to go in the season, the clock seems to be ticking faster each day. We have just a few days remaining before the daylight savings time change on Sunday. Guests are still being served supper at 5:30 PM, but beginning Sunday, guests will eat at 6:15 PM after enjoying a potential sunset at Cliff Tops. That also means hikers will have daylight much earlier in the morning. All other lodge service hours will remain the same these final three weeks.

One last reminder that today is the final day for folks who received 2024 reservations last month to remit payment. After today, any unpaid slots will be returned to the general pool for rebooking. Phone lines are likely to be busy the next several days with those eager to snag a possible cancellation.

Have a great day.