Back on the Trail
After way too long away from the trail due to knee and foot issues, this summer involved a series of Seattle-based hikes to figure out what was still possible, and hopefully get in shape for a road trip and a backpack or two. Each hike was carefully (conservatively) selected to push things a bit further, but not so much that it flared things up again. Also in the selection criteria was coolness, smoke free, and decent weather. Karen joined for some, and Tom went solo on others. First up was out of the Sunrise area of Mt Rainier ... Mt Fremont Lookout. A spectacular day, and it did wonders for the soul ... getting above treeline and communing with our old friend (Mt R). We were on the early end, so crowds weren't significant. The timed-entry permit system for that area of the Park probably played a role, too. Fremont Peak and Lookout The mighty Mt Rainer Next was Annette Lake, near Snoqualmie Pass. It wasn't anything spectacular, but ...