I’m off today and willing to buy a vehicle but so far the dealers aren’t really receptive to my offer. I don’t need to buy anything so I guess I will wait until they get more desperate for sales. This CRV Hybrid really looks like it wants to spend some time in the mountains though.

While hiking on the Wonderland Trail in Rainier National Park, my thoughts were filled with amazement about how easy the hiking was. Of course this was only because I had hiked the Alpine Lakes High Route the weekend prior. The cool temperatures helped as well but the trail is just so beautifully maintained while rugged at the same time. I was expecting clouds after a rare August atmospheric river rolled through but secretly hoped for some sun. Perfect excuse to visit the area again next year.

I’ve been in Rainier National Park since Friday and I haven’t seen the mountain once. Still a beautiful and magical place.

I had so much fun hiking the Alpine Lakes High Route with @intrepidhero last weekend. The lakes were super blue and the mountains were so rugged. It’s as tough as they say. I’ve never been so exhausted after a trip before, just now recovered. Currently watching the weather to decide on this weekend’s fun. I have Rainier permits but I don’t think that’s happening due to potential snow and thunderstorms.