After a couple of weeks of bad hiking weather, this was a perfect day to tackle Norse Peak
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| We hit the trail head in the morning |
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| Indian paintbrush and penstemon |
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| Looking down on Crystal Mountain Ski resort |
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| As we continued to ascend, Mt. Rainier peeks into view |
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| Getting higher |
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| There were plenty of snowfields to cross |
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| Almost there |
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| Just a little higher |
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| Mt. Rainier and Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, the view from our lunch spot |
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| Me at Norse Peak |
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| Keith at Norse Peak |
Our return trip back down was uneventful. We got to the car just in time for evening traffic.
Stats:
Norse Peak=6856 feet
Round trip=11 miles
Elevation gain=3000 feet
Hike/Drive Ratio=7.5/4=1.9
Date hiked=June 27, 2016
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