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March 2010

Ron P. Metcalfe hiked to LeConte Lodge via the Alum Cave Bluff Trail. Above the halfway point, probably 85% of the trail was snow covered, but passable. Below the Upper Steps, the snow was slusy, but above it was cruncy in the morning, and a bit slushy in the afternoon. I used a pair of YakTrax for most of the upper 1/4 of the trail. Extremely varying weather conditions over the next five days, so it may get better or it might get worse.
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Mt. LeConte views from the Gatlinburg Bypass
Mt. LeConte views from the Gatlinburg Bypass		 Evidence of recent wind damage - Newfound Gap Road was lined with wood chips from ground up trees and limbs
Evidence of recent wind damage - Newfound Gap Road was lined with wood chips from ground up trees and limbs		 Ron P. Metcalfe at the trailhead at 9:00 AM
Ron P. Metcalfe at the trailhead at 9:00 AM		 IMG_0425.jpg
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West Prong was running swiftly due to lots of snow melt up high
West Prong was running swiftly due to lots of snow melt up high		 Half of the trail at the lower elevations was slushy snow, the other half was muddy
Half of the trail at the lower elevations was slushy snow, the other half was muddy		 Most of the woods still had 6 to 12 of snow
Most of the woods still had 6" to 12" of snow		 Blue skies and sunshine above.
Blue skies and sunshine above.
It was around 30 degrees at the start of the hike, but felt much cooler in the shade.
It was around 30 degrees at the start of the hike, but felt much cooler in the shade.		 Shorlty before Arch Rock the sun began hitting the trail.
Shorlty before Arch Rock the sun began hitting the trail.		 Early mornings are always so beautiful as the sun breaks through the trees.
Early mornings are always so beautiful as the sun breaks through the trees.		 Sun reflecting on the creek.
Sun reflecting on the creek.
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Suzette 15-Mar-2011 00:30
We're headed to Mt. LeConte on March 27, 2011. I'm hoping the snow isn't quite as deep this year - we are traveling with our 4 boys - ages 4 to 13. Thank you for the pictures and comments. We are very excited for our first hike!
Guest 24-Mar-2010 14:55
Ron,
Enjoyed seeing your pics. I own the same little camera & find it does the trick when traveling light. I love the Alum trail in snow - it's my fav. Have 25 trips in the book myself. Have been following Doug McFall's blog(he's been the winter caretaker) & he really had a great snow year up top! If you've not seen his pics, you might want to take a look - has a fine camera and good eye. I couldn't work out getting up there - he had lots of company - so I enjoyed seeing your photo hike. It'll have to do till I get there.
Judy, Nashville
renee bodden 23-Mar-2010 00:51
enjoyed your hike in the snow! thank you for sharing! i read your other hikes, probably a good things the kids didn't join you on this one! have you spotted any wildlife yet?
Guest 22-Mar-2010 14:20
What was the location of the pic with t-shirt? Gatlinburg by-pass? Enjoying your photos. Info for Doug: We have a large Canon EOS with zoom, etc. but now carry a Panasonic Lumix digital/10x camera for compactness and ease. Bought last fall at Sams Club but carried elsewhere.
Guest 21-Mar-2010 15:32
Thank You! Down here in Texas missing the mountains!
Doug York 21-Mar-2010 13:03
I've enjoyed your photos, Ron; I see that you use a Canon PowerShot; I am about to purchase a second, small digital camera rather than carry my Nikon D70; Although I have degrees in civil/mining engineering and education, I'm an amateur when it comes to photography; I need to learn more about transferring photos to a computer, etc. I just want a small(er) camera to take so I can share my trip with friends and coworkers; Perhaps we'll meet sometime on the trail or at the lodge; I'll be there April 4th & 5th, July 7th & 8th; thanks again for your photos. D.Y.
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