Jim Hicks getting ready to climb
In the campground talking about the change in the weather
A big storm is predicted and the clouds are starting to move in and drop
Redoing packs as we've decided not to climb because the weather risk is too high. Instead we'll just hike to Camp Muir.
The group that had planned on climbing Rainier
As soon as we've resigned to not climbing, the mountain taunts us by clearing for a little bit
Back through the flowers of Paradise on our way to Camp Muir with storm clouds swirling ahead of us
Still having a good time as we head into the clouds
The clouds break to give us a quick view of the heavily crevassed Nisqually glacier
Rick Loop and Debbie Snyder making their way through the thick clouds to Camp Muir
Rick and Debbie at Camp Muir
In front of the Muir hut
A climbing team crossing the Cowlitz glacier as they return from their summit bid
Getting ready to leave the Park -- some for home, some for Seattle
Enjoying a wonderful seafood lunch on the Seattle waterfront
Spending some time in Pikes market on the waterfront
On the ferry to see friends on Bainbridge Island
Taking Hannah for her first ferry ride
Had a wonderful dinner and reunion with relatives that live near Seattle
Their families are growing as well
Hannah on a day hike to Granite Peak. There were huckleberries everywhere and Hannah loved them.