Mt Si Hike

Today, Terry and I conquered Mt Si. We decided to hike Mt Si with Marc, Jen and their boys as a preparation to Mt St Helens. I figured if I couldn't make it up Mt Si, there was no way I would be able to do Mt St Helens. Mt Si was 4-miles each way with an elevation gain of 3600 feet. Terry and I took turns carrying my new pack and walking Zeus.

On the trail

Almost to the top, only 1.5 miles to go

We got lucky with the weather and had amazing view at the top. Terry, Marc and Gage scrambled up the Haystack at the top for more great views. We hung out at the top for a while and had some snacks before heading down. The coolest thing was watching an airplane fly by and actually having be below us.

We made it

The Olsens

Haystack

Terry, Marc and Gage

Can you see the airplane

Going up turned out to be easier then going down. I think the trail was longer on the way down and I must be getting old as my knees ached on some of the steep sections. Overall, I was just amped to complete the hike (and I didn't even cry, even when I did take a little tumble). After the hike, we fueled up at North Bend Bar and Grill. Leaving the restaurant, it was hard to imagine that we actaully hiked to the top of the peak.

Looking at Mt Si from North Bend

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