Trail Name: Summit Lake Location: Mt. Rainier Area Date Hiked: July 29, 2021 Start Time: 8:14 AM End Time: 12:08 PM Total Hiking Time: 3 hours & 25 minutes Elevation Gain: 1,332 ft Total distance: 6.55 miles Min. Elevation: 4,211 FT Max. Elevation: 5,605 FT Weather: In the high 60’s(F) when we arrived at the …
My mom and I finally put on our big girl panties and conquered our first overnight backpacking trip after over a year and a half of talking about it. For Christmas in 2018, my dad surprised my mom, sister, and me with new backpacks, a tent, sleeping pad, JetBoil, and some other miscellaneous hiking/camping gear …
I love food, and I love hiking, so naturally, I love a good, hardy meal during a hike. There is something about hiking for hours, then taking a break to eat a decent meal to refuel your body and mind. Planning for a meal usually begins a day or two before a hike for me. …
