Summer camping trip to Mt. Rainier National Park

It was a whirlwind to drive to Tacoma, hang out with Jake and Page, then head to the national park for two night of camping. The pictures tell one story... our words tell another! It was a great trip. Really. But it was also a tough trip too. Little sleep for all of us (and likely our campsite neighbors) and a lot of crying during long stretches of driving. But it was a gorgeous place to spend one and a half days. Oh, it was really hot too :/ I'd go camping again with Leo... but next year when I build up the courage again!

Mount Shasta- late June 2016

Dad wanted to climb Mt. Shasta so we went! Jake, Dad and I figured out the logistics and we got together in late June. Highlights include: Camping in Dad’s new trailer, getting to 13,000 feet together and summiting alone, glissading 3000 feet down in 30 minutes, Type 2 fun (when it is fun to talk about it now, but at the time it was a grueling slog), a kind lead guide, family bonding time, safe return home- not-so-bad soreness!