Gals Weekend in Tieton

My best gals Kate and Christa joined me for a weekend in Tieton. We floated the river, went tasting and completed a triathlon! Yahoo! 

Pre-race showing off. 

Post-race fatigue. 

Alta mountain

This hike was a simple out and back. I think it was about 12-14 miles and a quick descent. You see Rachel lake, Rampart lakes and Lila lakes on the way. And climb to 6,500 feet. I would love to loop it in the future for an overnight. 

Panoramic views from the summit

PCT from Snoqualmie to Pete Lake

This adventure was big. And I forgot my food bag. And it was 100 degrees. And 28 miles is a long way without food. But I'm alive to write about it so there's that!

Pond lakes. 

Joe lake. I think. 

Cathedral Pass-Deception Pass Loop

I left my home late. Maybe 2pm. I always keep my overnight pack ready to go in the back of my car and decided to make use of it. The loop was about 25k and covered part of the PCT (which I'm section hiking). It was a nearly perfect day. 

The mosquitoes were ravenous. I saw a small doe about 6 feet off the trail. And many a marmot. 

I ended up completing the whole loop in 6 hrs and watched the sunset as I drove home. 

Cathedral Rock in all of her glory. 

Adventures. Always.

I'm going to make a solid attempt at updating this blog for a while.  I've successfully avoided social networking but miss sharing my adventures with my best gals. So here it goes. I'm going to update some of my recent outings and try to keep it up throughout the summer. 

I spent this outing listening to the Aziz Ansari audiobook "Modern Romance" and solving word puzzles. 

I felt lonely this trip despite being with my running buddy, George. Some days are harder than others. 

Watching the sunrise at Emerald Lake in the Necklace Valley. 

Said sunrise.