A dayhike to burn the legs. The Mother Mountain Loop, going through some of the lesser used sections of Mount Rainier National Park, packs in around 17 miles and a lot of scenery....we started at Mowich Lake, and jumped onto the Wonderland Trail. The weather was cool and socked in, but better weather to do… Continue reading Mother Mountain Loop
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Backpacking to Olallie Creek Campground
When the high country isn't melted out, but you really want to spend a night in the woods. The Cowlitz Divide Trail is one of the lesser used trails of Mount Rainier National Park. For one, it is located on the far side of the park, near Ohanapecosh and the Stevens Canyon entrance off of… Continue reading Backpacking to Olallie Creek Campground
Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Sunrise
Having scored a thru hiking permit for the Wonderland Trail we set off to tackle the trail. Well......I made it part of the way. I went backpacking on the PCT week before and shredded a couple toes, that never fully healed. By the 4th morning I knew my feet were done. I had an out… Continue reading Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Sunrise