Tuesday 10/12/2021 I consider it a rare day to see a high summit clear of clouds. Being an avid hiker, I have seen so often clear skies in the valleys and clouds which appear to cling to summits, obscuring the view that we seek. The high summits of the mountain range cause in interruption … Continue reading Pinnacle Peak Trail
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Mount Rainier National Park
Monday 10/11/2021 I visited the park once around 10 years ago. It was a drive through visit with time for a one hour hike. The cloud ceiling was low and I did not see the mountain at all, but the lower misty views were enticing. I think of this Park as one grand mountain, … Continue reading Mount Rainier National Park
Ashford, Washington
Sunday 10/10 Snow is forecast in the mountain passes today. We chose a route which follows the valleys in the rain, and will not tow the camper with snow on roads. On the drive out of Portland Oregon, the GPS route we are following is interrupted by closure of Interstate 84. Really ?? While … Continue reading Ashford, Washington