Gatlinburg Real Estate Blog

Significantly earlier than usual, we have had the first major snow of this season high on Mount LeConte which overlooks Gatlinburg. Here are a couple of pictures that I took while viewing a new Pigeon Forge property that I will be listing very soon:  and the close-up via my telephoto lens: Although the weather looks like it may be cooler than usual, our Gatlinburg area real estate market appears to be heating up somewhat. Stay tuned for good news about October Smoky Mountain residential real estate sales statistics!!

Significantly earlier than usual, we have had the first major snow of this season high on Mount LeConte which overlooks Gatlinburg. Here are a couple of pictures that I took while viewing a new Pigeon Forge property that I will be listing very soon:  and the close-up via my telephoto lens: Although the weather looks like it may be cooler than usual, our Gatlinburg area real estate market appears to be heating up somewhat. Stay tuned for good news about October Smoky Mountain residential real estate sales statistics!!

In case you haven't heard, Mt. LeConte had it's SECOND accumulating snow last week.  I've been on the mountain when there was ice and promised myself I would NEVER do it again.  Unless you have the proper gear for ice the trail is treacherous and no fun at all for an amateur like myself.  If you want to see what we didn't run into during our wonderful hike just two weeks ago, please click here . Gatlinburg (other than Mt. LeConte!) won't likely be a winter wonderland until later in the season (usually December/January is when our first accumulation of snow arrives).  If you were thinking about hiking Mt. LeConte, might I suggest waiting until the spring??  If on the other hand you were considering purchasing Gatlinburg area real estate there may never be a better time.  Call or email us for current market information and where the best opportunities can be found.

In case you haven't heard, Mt. LeConte had it's SECOND accumulating snow last week.  I've been on the mountain when there was ice and promised myself I would NEVER do it again.  Unless you have the proper gear for ice the trail is treacherous and no fun at all for an amateur like myself.  If you want to see what we didn't run into during our wonderful hike just two weeks ago, please click here . Gatlinburg (other than Mt. LeConte!) won't likely be a winter wonderland until later in the season (usually December/January is when our first accumulation of snow arrives).  If you were thinking about hiking Mt. LeConte, might I suggest waiting until the spring??  If on the other hand you were considering purchasing Gatlinburg area real estate there may never be a better time.  Call or email us for current market information and where the best opportunities can be found.

They even provide proof of the date of your visit! Yes, I made the hike last Saturday! It's been several years and more than a few pounds gained since I have hiked to the peak of Mt. LeConte (pronounced "Leycont"). This lodge is only accessible by foot but the truly spectacular views are well worth the effort!! The fall colors don't show up in this photo but they are remarkable in person!! The North Carolina side of the National Park Steep cliffs that we (not having rapelling gear) walked around... The operators of the lodge obtain their non-perishable supplies once a year via a giant helicopter freight drop that takes several trips and a few hours while the perishable supplies are brought up by llama once a week.  Although I don't have a picture of the llama trek yet I do have several that I took from 2006 of the annual helicopter drop operation: For an idea of the size of this beast, note the two men standing to the left... A closeup of the big bird And ...

They even provide proof of the date of your visit! Yes, I made the hike last Saturday! It's been several years and more than a few pounds gained since I have hiked to the peak of Mt. LeConte (pronounced "Leycont"). This lodge is only accessible by foot but the truly spectacular views are well worth the effort!! The fall colors don't show up in this photo but they are remarkable in person!! The North Carolina side of the National Park Steep cliffs that we (not having rapelling gear) walked around... The operators of the lodge obtain their non-perishable supplies once a year via a giant helicopter freight drop that takes several trips and a few hours while the perishable supplies are brought up by llama once a week.  Although I don't have a picture of the llama trek yet I do have several that I took from 2006 of the annual helicopter drop operation: For an idea of the size of this beast, note the two men standing to the left... A closeup ...