I hope you will all click on the link and watch this awesome video that the crew put together in their spare time. Hwy 441, Newfound Gap Road is still closed due to snow and ice. I love the fact they experienced the same weather I am experiencing today. People say i'm crazy, doing what i'm doing. Best to safely enjoy the former and stay clear of the latter. Walking down the lodge steps, I noticed the lack of boards on the dinning room doors. Standing there as the sun illuminated the eastern flank of Clingmans Dome, I couldn't help but to think about the future - the changing of the season….
I expect we'll be hopping busy this weekend with a good forecast in the works. She is a beast, thru hiking the AT in 46 days. Skies remained clear early into the night, affording a fine view of the full moon rising just to the right of High Top. Hopefully just in time for another sunset... All in all, it was a great commute to work. I actually walked up and down Alum Cave yesterday afternoon, and the upper half was pretty dicey. We are currently socked in and listening to the sound of rain drops on the roof tops. Mount leconte daily blog. This morning's temperature observation also marks the high for the period, coming in at 28 degrees.
I hope you have good things in store this weekend. Its another socked in soggy, wet, windy morning at 6593'. Skies will be a mix of clouds today, but enough sunshine might help the peaks see the 40s this afternoon. The high was 67º with a low of 50º. Good afternoon from the top of Mt. You can usually hear their chicks if you stop and take a rest at the bluffs.
As the snow melts, trails are sure to turn slippery and slushy. Yesterday was a cold windy day up top with wind gusts upwards of 35 mph blowing light snow around the lodge. We may have not seen some of the four legged creatures, but our winged friends put on a show. Sunday afternoon will witness clearing of skies and an end to turbulent weather, offering much more pleasant conditions for exploring the outdoors. 2 mile above Arch Rock. High on mount leconte. The temperatures are in the teens. The high winds recorded were 38 miles an hour. Truth is we were established in 1925 as the training base for an ultrasecret zombie defense force. The mountain top is once again glazed over in fresh powder.
If the road closes after guests have already gotten on the trail, we will of course provide updates and work with the NPS to determine the best means for guests to hike down and reclaim their vehicles after their stay. Friends from Maryville, TN brought fresh veggies and fruits as well as steak and gingerbread for desert. We have heard that the Park Service is going to attempt to work on Rainbow today. The rain makes it hard to weed eat. That's a good thing because if that diva dog met up with the bear I saw a few days earlier--my money's on the bear. The overnight low was a measly 21 degrees, compared to the bitter cold temps we have seen. Yesterday marked day one of what could be a lengthy stretch of cloudy confines. Today will be a day for exploring the mountain! There's around 6 inches on the ground at the moment, which means we have received 2 inches this morning! Before long the place will look and smell squeaky clean, ready to entertain the first of the season's guests. We have made some lifelong friends and I am grateful for them all. High on leconte daily post bac. It's almost like they had green shag carpet installed outside while I was gone.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the lodge in better conditions. Looking at the forecast these next couple weeks has made this much apparent... everyone needs to do their favorite happy sun dance. If you have a bee allergy, it would be wise to bring an epipen with you if you hike up (not that we've had any stings to date as far as I know). Plus, check out that new tie-dye llama sticker! If you plan on hiking the mountain today, be sure to bring your rain gear and some dry clothes! You can buy them online or at the lodge. We greatly appreciate all of his efforts in keeping an eye on the place, in addition to keeping the magic of the mountain alive and well through vivid photography and powerful prose. It is known as the "eye of the needle". See you in a few days and Happy Hiking. 4 inches of rain yesterday, and the wind howled constantly through the night. We stayed in the clouds all day. Good Morning, It was another splendid Smoky Mountain day to kickoff the New Year. 2 inches) this morning, and we are now looking at around 3" of snow around camp.
Yesterday signified the last llama trip of the season with Alan and Chrissy Householder at the wrangling helm. We'll keep you posted on the conditions up top and any changes regarding the major roadways. I hiked down Alum to meet my Haley Bug before 441 closes with the incoming snow! It was one of the most vivid rainbows I have seen in my time on the mountain. High winds blew snow around yesterday morning as if I was in my personal snow globe. Regardless of what the weather decides to do, the COVID-19 health and safety protocols implemented by the NPS at the lodge remain in effect. We hope you find the information provided here both helpful and enjoyable. Le Conte excelled at finding a place to rest in many a travelers heart. These conditions are nothing to sneeze at, so please don't be fooled by the delightful arrival of spring happening below.