Mount Rainier

Friends and I spent the weekend at Mount Rainier. It was a relaxing time. In part due to the fact that most of the trails are still covered with snow. But never fear, we still found plenty to keep us occupied and the mountain making a clear appearance was an added bonus!

the road to paradise

five friends + one mountain

cedars in grove of the patriarchs

cascades on the trail to comet falls

more cascades

Katy and I at the falls

Me at the colonel Rapp tree.

I've taken my photo by this tree every trip to Rainier since I was a child of 4. Unfortunately, the recent storms appear to have taken it out (albeit about 60 ft up from the base!). Still, sooo sad.