Return to Paradise

I am happy to report that snowshoeing at Paradise on Mount Rainier 

has become a winter tradition. 

I can say that since it's been two years in a row, right? 

Joe and I took advantage of a sunny last day of February. 

We were among the first to arrive and the only snowshoers 

so we felt like we had the mountain all to ourselves.  

  

Similar to last year, it was incredibly windy. 

You can see in the photos above how the snow had been sculpted by the wind.

Our faces were numb but it was worth it. 

Due to a mild winter in the PNW, this was my only snow experience this year. 

I'm glad we made the trek. Paradise is a beautiful place! 

Snowshoe Paradise

I'm going to pretend like it hasn't been nearly five months 

since the last time I posted here and just jump back in, ok? 

The first Saturday in January happened to be gorgeous, 
so Joe and I drove to Mount Rainier for a day in the snow. 
We hiked around Paradise in the glorious sunshine. 
The wind was crazy and caused some amazing little blizzards. 
One of my gloves blew off a ledge and was long gone in seconds.  

I'm so happy we were able to enjoy this beautiful day on the mountain. 
I'll try to be back before another few months pass by.