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12/28/2011

they do not sweat and whine about their condition/ they do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins/ Whitman

Morning,

Winter is back! Yesterday morning was truly miserable. It was 33 and raining with high winds until about 10, then the temperature dropped enough for the precipitation to turn into SNOW! The high was 33. The low was 14 and it was 14 and clear at observation. There are about 4.5" up top. The trails are sure to be treacherous and icy, so be careful.

I stayed inside yesterday morning to avoid the hypothermia conditions. Once it turned to snow, I hiked down Alum Cave and met a few friends who will be watching the mountain for me for a few days. I hiked back up with them and we settled in for the evening. I'll be on a short backpacking trip for the next two nights, so the blog won't be updated until the afternoon of the 30th. Safe hiking!

Top photo: Greg navigates the snowy evergreens on the Alum Cave trail. Above: View from the back porch this morning.

Paul B

12/28/2011 01:00:22 am

Ahh, snow! Makes me want to get out the yaxtrax and start trekking! Nothing but sloppy mud on the trails here in southern Ohio. Enjoy your trip. You know we will want photos and a full report of course.

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5/30/2012 09:37:49 pm

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Patrick Barlow (Maryville, TN)

12/28/2011 02:22:54 am

Thanks for showing us new pages in God's "World Around Us Book" each day. They are a blessing! Safe trekking..enjoy but hurry back!

Matches

12/28/2011 05:35:20 pm

I don't think god has ever been mentioned in this. It's just life plain and simple.

Don

12/29/2011 03:01:46 am

God is mentioned with every picture that is posted.

Vicki

12/28/2011 02:25:34 am

I wish I had that view from my back porch!

David Burka

12/28/2011 03:40:18 am

Considering a trip to top either thur or fri.
Ice bad via alum cave trail???

Donna Davis

12/28/2011 05:03:32 am

Thanks for sharing. Always enjoy the updates! I volunteer for the Park and would LOVE to be up there right now! Sounds like you burn the trails quite often!

Dana O

12/28/2011 06:53:03 am

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening R. Frost

Felice Austin

12/28/2011 07:10:05 am

you set my goal for 2012, to get back to heavens gate in my heart. Thank you...I needed this so much, it was/is a lifeline

Debi link

12/28/2011 08:35:08 am

Oh the snow!!!! I told u it would return. Have fun hiking. They are beautiful pics. So weird Tennessee has snow and Michigan does not. It looks really nice in the pictures.

Tom

12/29/2011 12:34:11 am

TN does not have snow, only the tallest of the mountains have the snow because of their elevation. The climate of Mount Leconte is more comparable to some areas in southern Canada than actual TN. However, the mountain will actually get more snow than most of Canada, do to the elevation, and the effect it has on storms.

Rae

12/29/2011 12:24:01 pm

I shall remember my passport, the next time I am there.

Marilyn

12/28/2011 09:16:06 am

Awesome pics with the snow. We had about 2 inches in central Indiana yesterday but its all but melted now. Envy you on my favorite place in the world. Haven't been to all the world...just parts..but it would still be my favorite. Looking forward to hearing about your backpacking experience and what you saw. Keep up the great pics and blog. Happy New Year!

Carbajals (Slidell)

12/28/2011 12:33:26 pm

That's a nice backside Greg!

Mom

12/28/2011 01:55:18 pm

Be safe honey! Have fun on the hike...

Doug y.

12/29/2011 09:35:22 am

I particularly enjoyed the view looking across the lodge grounds down into the valley below; I won't be able to make it up there this winter but a year from now I should be a frequent visitor; Knee surgery in the spring, but that'll only slow me down for three or four weeks; hope to get some cancellations for Sept thru Oct, but I do have Nov 18-20 and hope to bring a friend; Have a good New Year JP; what a great location at which to bring in the new year !!

Carol in TN

12/29/2011 01:36:34 pm

Hey, Doug Y. Maybe we will be on Leconte at the same time. My husband, my brother and I are on the waiting list for the second week in Sept. I'm having some knee problems too, thankfully not requiring surgery, but saw an ortho doc today & I certainly plan on being in shape if we get a cancellation for that week. I've never been on Leconte & I can't wait!

12/29/2011 09:49:20 am

Going up via Alum Cave 7am Friday :)

Jeremy

12/29/2011 10:06:52 am

Do you mind giving a trail report? I plan to go up Saturday.

12/29/2011 10:05:58 am

I plan to come up via Alum Cave on Saturday. Weather is looking sweet so far! Any particular snack you'd like me to bring?

Andrea M.

12/29/2011 02:42:48 pm

Yea! Finally some snow for you, JP! Hopefully, it will still be there to enjoy when you get back up top. Be safe!

alan

12/29/2011 11:15:10 pm

Love you JP, Hope all is going well on your outing.

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