$2,000.00 !

Thanks everyone! $2,000.00 collected so far!

Also a thank you to all of those who have left messages with your donations. They are inspiring, and it really makes me feel that I'm training and climbing for you...with you!

Granite Lakes 1-16-10

Yesterday, I loaded up the pack and set off to the Granite Lakes, just off I-90, a few miles past North Bend. It was a spring like day. A month ago this trail was completely snow and ice covered. Today, it was as if the warmth of spring has melted it all away, and the spring run-off was at full force. The trail was sloppy and there were multiple small stream crossings due to the run-off.

I felt pretty good. I was also using this trip to test out my mountaineering boots, to see how they would feel on an approach hike. Overall i was very happy with them, and they were great on the creek crossings....water tight. My feet were sore at the end of the day, but no blisters or hot spots. *Thumbs up* for Lowa Mountain Experts. Better yet, got them @ 65% off from Sierra Trading Post. ;)

11.2 miles, 4.5 hours, 2300 elevation gain.

Click here to see pics of my hike.

West Seattle Blog Article

Click here to read the article.

It was a great experience to sit down with Keri DeTore and talk about what has transpired over the past year.

Thanks to Tracy Record @ the West Seattle Blog for making this happen!