Olsen creek, 10 miles - 2500 feet elevation gain and loss

Yes, we managed to find snow again! This is the hike that was skipped twice because of weather. 10 hardy souls conquered this hard hike today. It climbed up, up and more up, with a drizzle most of the day. The weather did improve a bit, but still chilly for our lunch break.


Mike - in his usual
garb: shorts &
umbrella!
(even at today's 40 degrees)

 



I always manage to get mud way up
my leg above my gaiters!

finished!

another fine hike!

rafting, no - hiking, yes

We had planned on rafting down the Nooksack river today, but the weather had other plans. Yes we could have gone in the rain, but it wouldn't have been as fun. Sooooo, we decided to head to Ebey's landing on Whidbey Island. The weather was still damp, but we dressed for it and thoroughly enjoyed our day!

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I love this trail, it has beautiful views -

zig zag down

eagle in flight

and we were blessed with a window of sun,

and a rainbow on the way home!