Not having internet service at home significantly limits our ability to post on our blog regularly. But we are still here! Here are a few pictures from our more recent adventures:
Several weeks ago I was able to climb Tolmie Peak with a few friends. It's a climb that I have wanted to do since last year, but the trail is only open from late July until late September/early October due to snow. It was worth the wait!!! It was a GREAT climb with spectacular views. We started at the trailhead at Mowich Lake, in Mt. Rainier National Park. From there we hiked on trails, gaining elevation as we enjoyed the forest views....
Then we came to a meadow that was full of beautiful mountain wildflowers:
Then we came to Eunice Lake....If you look closely at the top of the ridge you can see the fire lookout tower at the top of the ridge, just a little square-ish speck. That is where we were headed; a long way up!
As we climbed the ridge and gained more elevation, Mt Rainier came into view. It was SPECTACULAR:
The higher we went, the better the view. This is Lake Eunice with Mt Rainier in the background. The picture doesn't do it justice; the water of the lake is glacial run off and it was an incredible blue, and so clear that even when we got to the fire lookout tower you could see logs and rock at the bottom of the lake. Unfortunately, with the sun I couldn't get a picture that depicted it.
Finally, the fire lookout tower!
We enjoyed lunch on the tower, and as we relaxed fog rolled in. It was fun to watch it swirl and move, but it obstructed our view of the mountain!
Great Hike!
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