Last week’s sunset hike was all about exploring a new place at a new time of day (I’m typically an avid early morning hiker/runner.) This week’s sunset hike was about experiencing a place I know well at a dramatically different time of day. Fremont Lookout is ~5.5 miles with about 800 feet of elevation gain. It’s one…
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Sunrise to Mystic Lake – now with (a bit) more mileage!
Read moreAnother fantastic day running with friends on the Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park! 20 miles, stunning views, and excellent company. All of my favorite things in one day! First off, Ellen, Tara, and I left Seattle in the very early hours, but that meant we got a cotton candy sunrise (complete with alpenglow)…
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Sunrise to Mystic Lake
Read moreYou guys, today was THE BEST. Taking a personal day from work to go run in the mountains? Highly recommended. My friend, Heidi, was crewing for two of her friends running the Wonderland Trail in three days (!!!), and she asked if I’d be interested in a run at Mt. Rainier National Park. I love that…
