This past weekend we needed a little 'fix.'  Where else to turn to than the mountains?  We haven't been to Rainier in a month or so, and we've heard they've been getting some snow, so we packed up our daypacks and headed up.

The beginning of our drive:  pouring down rain

Just inside the park and gaining elevation:  first sight of snow

Up at Paradise Visitor Center:  Snowy tracks.  The Xterra did mighty fine as Brooke went tearing through there

The snow was beautiful (and quiet) but unfortunately, it was still raining/sleeting/hailing up there.  Just wasn't cold enough I guess.  We ran into a dozen or so skiers/snowboarders who packed up their gear and hiked out to a big snow field below a glacier.  Sounds fun!  Maybe next year?

Is that my husband hiding under that big marshmallow coat?

Andrea can't help but play in the snow like a little kid.

Here...catch!

I love this man!

Peaceful & serene

The fog rolling in...there was a big storm coming soon

The Nisqually Glacier.  A little dry this time of year, but will hopefully be filled with snow on our next trip.
 
 
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