Yesterday we decided that we would go on a hike. We had been hearing about Mt. Peak. So after driving around for awhile we finally, accidently, found it. After being told it was 1000 ft up, we headed up the trail.
The kids did awesome.Karlie was a trooper and Kayla did not complain once.
I would like to say I was in the back for safety reasons only, but I realized the true shape I am in.
It was so pretty and quite calming!
We made it to the top only to find that there is no view because of all the trees, but still a good accomplishment.
We made it to the top only to find that there is no view because of all the trees, but still a good accomplishment.
Then Kody decided to take us down the less traveled path... straight down the mountain. After we had made it to far to turn back we passed a guy coming up the trail. His comment was, "This is not the best trail to be coming down.. be extra careful. " OK that was comforting (NOT)! We had to continue on. Kelsee freaked out several times (she was so loud I figured someone would send a search party after us.). Kody was so good and patient. He would take Karlie down a ways and then come back up and help Kelsee. We finally made it to the bottom. It was quite a work out, every muscle in my body was tired. So I guess the mission was a success.
2 comments:
What a fun hike! We have tried Mt. Peak as a family 2 times, and both times we had to turn around before we got to the top! Both times were dog issues...that should tell you something, right? Brian has been to the top many times with taking only one child or one dog and no children. Perhaps we will try it again soon, with no dog! :)
We've hiked that hike a bunch. We even did the less travelled path straight up! We'd love to join you sometime! :) We also like to do other hikes around Mt Rainier. Let us know if you'd like to come with!
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