"The mountains are calling and I must go."  John Muir

Greetings Winter Wanderer,

You are not like most men. You see, most men seek comfort when the thermometer dips toward zero and the snow starts flying. But that’s not you. The sophisticated man hunkers down at the local coffee shop on these blustery days, but not you. No, you are a bit of a primitive man, a man who embraces the biting cold, just to experience the most silent and exquisite of all seasons, winter!

If this is indeed the man you are, or that you want to be, we invite you to join us for a challenging new years day hike of the most iconic peak within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mt. LeConte (6,593').

Our group will take the classic Alum Cave Bluff trail which ascends 2,763' in 5.5 miles to the summit.  This gives us around 500' of elevation gain for every mile hiked so you'll need some good legs and good lungs!

Winter conditions will likely include ice, snow, wind, clouds, or sun. This is a hike that requires proper prior planning, so get on it!

If this sounds like an adventure you would like to start the year out with then register below, pack your gear, and then head for the summit!

Here's to Living the Adventure,

Doug Brown, Lead Guide

Marty Miller, Assistant Guide