Life On LeConte
 
    Warmer temps have brought the rain.  there's already been .25 inches of rainfall and more on the way.  It doesn't look like it will be cold enough for snow.  It's 37 degrees on the mountain today.  The high was 41 with a low of 21.  There is still 6 inches of snow still on the ground but the rain should wash most of that away.
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Window In the shack,1-19-10
  I got out yesterday in the sunshine to take some pictures.  The reflection in this window is one of my favorite images on the mountain.  I revisited this spot to really take a look at the contrast between the weathered wood and the window.
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Downed Tree On LeConte,1-19-10
    This is one of many downed trees on the Mountain.  Damaging winds have brought down many live trees this winter.  The trail crews will have quite a job clearing trails all around the park.
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Sunset, Mt. LeConte,1-19-10
    And another fantastic sunset last night.  The clouds rolled in thick as the sun went down.  But they held off long enough for a nice view at the end of the day.
 


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Jane Brewer
01/20/2010 7:43am

Last night's sunset is another of God's masterpieces!

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Connie Houk
01/20/2010 8:31am

It takes a love of nature to see the things you capture in your pictures. The reflection of the trees in the window glass is great!

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01/20/2010 10:32am

Beautiful pictures as usual and what an Awesome sunset!

"The heavens declare the glory of God...Psalms 19:1"

So true!

:)

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01/20/2010 10:38pm

I'm so excited! We are leaving tomorrow around 5 pm and heading to Gatlinburg for the night. We are staying in a hotel tomorrow night and will hopefully grab a bite at Pancake Pantry and then head to Alum Cave TH! So, come Friday night we will be atop LeConte.
This is the mountain that got me into backpacking, and now I will finally get to look out at the rest of the world from atop it!
Can't wait to meet you Doug and maybe enjoy a cup of coffee or something.
So, how are they trails now? Im figuring they are pretty muddy-ish....
See you soon!

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