"Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain-passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action. Even the sick should try these so-called dangerous passes, because for every unfortunate they kill, they cure a thousand." John Muir
Mt Rainier is 14,410 ft
25 icy glaciers hang from it's flanks
August 15, 2007
Rob and Rachel, Dave and Allison
6 mile hike to Mt Fremont Lookout
See trail map
Before the hike, Rob, Dave, and Allison do a quick 3,000ft mountain bike descent down a nearby Rainier haloed ridge on loamy singletrack that made grown men cry sweet tears of joy.
Trail to heaven
All made possible by the grace of an angel named Rachel aka. shuttle driver.
Mtnfever
The hike made us feel small, and our worldly problems even smaller. Memories made from time spent with great friends in the company of huge mountains are never lost.
At the destination of our hike, a classic 30's era fire lookout greeted us. Apparently the great pacific northwest storms of 2006 blew the roof off. The original roof could be seen half a mile down the mountain side.
Looking a little suspicious
Departing Shot
1 comment:
Those are pretty spectacular pictures. I can't believe how clear the atmosphere looks up there!
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