Synopsis: Wake up crazy early! Climb from Ingraham Flats to summit crater--wander around to find true summit, Columbia Crest, quick celebration at the summit! Head back to Ingraham Flats, deal with painful blisters all the way back to Camp Muir, walk back to the parking lot, … [Read more...]
Mount Rainier Day 2: Camp Muir to Ingraham Flats
Alternate title: A day full of skills training, high heart rate, and a late-day freak out. After packing up all our gear Sunday, and a smooth day 1 on Monday, going from Paradise Visitors Center parking lot up to Camp Muir, I woke up on Tuesday, May 11th feeling surprisingly … [Read more...]
Mount Rainier Day 1: Paradise to Camp Muir
Alternate title: The Long Schlep :) Hike: On Monday May 10th, 2021, we set out on day 1 of a 3-day "hike"--more of a "climb" but we'll go with hike--from the Paradise Visitors Center parking lot, to Camp Muir. Camp Muir is about halfway from the base (at Paradise) to the … [Read more...]
Hiking Devil’s Bathtub, Virginia
Hike: "Devil’s Fork Loop Trail is perfect for the true back country enthusiasts who are willing to get their feet wet." (Source) After hiking Black Mountain, KY, and having lunch in Big Stone Gap, VA, Joel and I were going to head home--but when planning this trip, I … [Read more...]
My New GoPro
My dear husband got me a GoPro Hero9 for Christmas! (and this post is about 2 months in the making!) I have been wanting one for years, but hadn't specifically asked for this, so he truly surprised me with this gift! He also added the accessory kit, so I have many … [Read more...]