I tried to capture a bee in the flower, but they would not cooperate. Time is flying by as fast as the winds soaring over the mountain. High on leconte daily post reports. I've seen some miserable dayhikers walking around in shorts and sandals today. As today presses on, increasing cloud cover is expected accompanied by rising winds. These two dedicated team members have been leading, caring for, and maintaining our farm for a combined 30 years.
Once the rain shifted to snow temperatures steadily dipped into the low 20's. 4:30 PM Update: Good Evening, Newfound Gap Road (US 441) will be temporarily closed starting at 6:00 PM this evening on account of the impending Winter Storm Warning. Last I heard, the actual chair used was housed in the East Tennessee Historical Center in Knoxville. Flurries on the furries. Good Morning All, Here we go again. I love seeing all the snow! I've heard this question asked many times. This morning's sunrise proved unique. That being said, use caution and take a little extra time hiking the trails towards the top half of the hill. The afternoon progressed with Netflix and a new book. Yesterday and today have been spent by the crew getting this place ready to open. High on leconte daily post article. After the fires about 10 days ago, the trail crew had to do some tree work to allow safe passage on the popular route to LeConte Lodge.
I often tell people when they visit the mountain, stop and check out the birds. Yesterday's high was 30 degrees, with another bone-chilling low of 15. Change was coming, fast. We enjoyed dinner and turned in to my cozy cabin on the mountain. Spring is finally being felt atop Mt. Anything above 5, 000' could witness accumulation up to 1". Sunset was one for the books! It is still coming down as we speak, and I couldn't be happier. High Winds Hit the Mountain. Soon a revitalized crew will make their annual ascent to perform the long list of necessary tasks to get these cozy cabins ready for an excited group of distant travelers. 5 inches as of now) marks the latest snowfall on Mt. My love for the outdoors helped make that decision quite easy. There have been so many crew members who have come and gone. The experience above 6, 000' can be foreign for many, especially in this day in age, and so our mission is to make our guests as comfortable as possible in a land different from their own.
The 6, 593 team owns a perfect battle record, preventing zombie attacks on Mt. The current snow depth is trace amounts on the mountain. Despite getting tired of the melting and refreezing, working in the slushy mess and being happy when it finally all melted; that dry, powdery snow is one of my fondest memories so far of my first season on Mt. Plus, check out that new tie-dye llama sticker! We worked at the Gatlinburg Farmers Market and I stuffed my face with yummy fresh strawberries. Those 17 rainless days were more often than not gray, but I think we're in for an improvement. It's always a pleasure to visit with them. High on leconte daily blog. I woke up to clear, starry skies, fresh snow and a cloud inversion beneath me! Being prepared in conditions like these is vital, so bring some extra provisions. Trails are clear of snow and ice, but count on having to meander through some mud. Well, we are hanging in there. With that being said, I hope the weather clears up for the big opening tomorrow night.
Our crew, bringing boatloads of service industry experience to this business, are eager and excited to meet you. Yesterday was a mix of clouds and patchy blue skies. It looked like an off Broadway (way off Broadway) production of "The Waltons on Ice" as I slid across my cabin porch toward the kitchen for work this morning--"Goodnight John Boy, pass the snow cream. Zombies, don't tread on LeConte. No October surprise like the three feet of snow we burrowed through following Hurricane Sandy last year (which in truth was nothing but a mere inconvenience compared to what our friends in New Jersey and New York suffered). Currently conditions are cloudy and calm, with a slight chance of an afternoon rain shower. There's around 6 inches on the ground at the moment, which means we have received 2 inches this morning! We haven't seen much as much sun today and are currently in the fog, as of 3 p. There's not really any snow remaining on the ground currently, save for a few patches in shady areas. It's been raining on and off throughout Thursday. I couldn't risk getting my new camera out, so I whipped my phone out and got some great videos! I thought it was such an awesome picture, I had to share. Unofficially, we just reached the 100-day mark left in the LeConte Lodge guest season. To most trees, wind is a song... ".
It may turn out to be a beautiful day on the mountain. They did not seem to be in the mood for a photo shoot. Our helicopter should be rolling into town before long, then it's just a matter of waiting for the weather to break in our favor for some productive hours of airtime.