Although we LOVE Mt. Rainier, the hiking season within the Park is fairly short.  When conditions on the trails are passable, we will try to post as many hikes as possible.  When the snow falls, we post most snowshoe trips outside the Park because we have done the flagged trails so many times. We are trying to post something EVERY weekend.  We usually post a variety of outings from easy to hard.  We are slow but steady hikers and snowshoers. Come join us for time outside.  We go for the adventu …

Welcome to the Midweek Hiking Meetup Group. As the name implies, hikes will be offered only on weekdays, never on Saturdays or Sundays.  If you are retired (like me), have some weekdays off, or just get sick a lot on sunny work days, then this is the group for you. I will concentrate on day-hikes in the Cascade Mountains along the I-90 corridor and also Mt. Rainier.  These areas are way too crowded on weekends and are best enjoyed in the relative peace and quiet of a weekday. Most hikes will be …