My second climb in two days... Mailbox Peak is a good test. Just off I-90 near North Bend, the trailhead is at about 660 ft. to 4,700 ft. in 2.5 miles. Our goal with 35 lb. packs, was to better our last climb at 2hrs. 45min. The trail was muddier than usual, since it rained heavy earlier in the week. The tree canopy helps retain the moisture and takes the trail a while to dry out.
After a stop at the local McD's to grab an egg mcmuffin, we arrived at the trailhead at 6:30am, and started up the trail. Ken sets a quick pace, and I give myself time to warm up and later close the gap. As our final training climb, and our third trip up Mailbox together, we were moving pretty good. One concern was to return to the trailhead without injury. There is little time to recover from an injury at this point. We reached the top in 2hrs. 20min. Not many on the peak...
Thanks to all who have donated - your support will be great motivation as I head for the summit. I met my goal of $6000 in contributions to the American Lung Association yesterday. It is very gratifying to know there are so many who have helped out with this fund raiser. If you wish to contribute, or make an additional contribution,
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It was snow free on top.
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Ken checked for donations... |
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| The view of Mount Rainier... looking sunny on top! |
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| Mailbox Peak survey mark. |
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| Next stop - Rainier! |
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| Spring has arrived on the mountain. |
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