Happy New Year from Mt. Leconte.  I am on the mountain to pass the New Year.  I came up the Rainbow Falls trail today and had a wonderful hike.  The trail still has pleanty snow and ice.  Highway 441 was closed today so I wasn't able to get to the Alum Cave trail head.  It looks like there may be more snow over night.  It warmed some today and made all the snow mushy.  The cold tempatures tonight will freeze everything solid.

    LeConte Lodge crew members went to the Tennessee Theatre to enjoy the Avett Brothers in concert.  We had a fantastic time.  It was really nice to get together with everyone in the off season.

    Millie and I had a lovely date.  It was very nice to spend time with eachother.  We had a great time hanging out with crew members Kelly, Alex, Meradith and Katie. 
    I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!