I've been to Summerland along the Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park a number of times over the years. The first time I visited there, was during my thru hike of the Wonderland Trail. I was exhausted once we got there, we had hiked up and over 2 ridges, and put on over 15… Continue reading Trail Memories: Summerland on The Wonderland Trail
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Fisherman Paths: Deadwood Lakes
Deadwood Lakes was a hike I had heard of from the late Karen Sykes, long ago. She had pushed me to try the hike through our chats, and she gave me the pro tip of finding the "trail" from across the highway, half a mile up the Pacific Crest Trail. It was easy to pick… Continue reading Fisherman Paths: Deadwood Lakes
Trail Of The Shadows In The Snow
Trail of the Shadows is in summer a short loop hike, a great leg stretcher after the long drive to Mount Rainier National Park. In winter it takes on a new look, snowy everywhere but where the hot springs bubble up from the ground. The trail starts across the street from Longmire, having come in… Continue reading Trail Of The Shadows In The Snow
Crystal Mountain Death March
There are those times where the best laid out lazy plans become a death march. And let it be known that a downhill death march is often worse than an uphill one. Your knees will let you know that gem. The plan was a fun day at Crystal Mountain Ski Area on a sunny summer… Continue reading Crystal Mountain Death March
Sourdough Ridge At Mt. Rainier National park
Take your children hiking. As soon as they can. There is no mythical "right" age, and the longer you wait, the less likely they will want to go. We drove up to Sunrise at Mount Rainier National Park on a chilly/windy day at the start of fall in alpine. Kirk told me to take Walker,… Continue reading Sourdough Ridge At Mt. Rainier National park