Hello,
Well, we seem to be doing great. We have our ups and downs, but hey, what can I say? We just got back from an extravaganza of climbing Mt. Adams, the second highest mountain in Washington! The climbers were Dad, Eli, his fiance Galina, Colby, and I. Mom and Jean camped at a wonderful and beautiful lake infested by mosquitoes ,( sounds great). Actually the mosquitoes weren't that bad in the middle of the lake ( we used a raft), but out in the open of the camp you know you will be itching the next day.
Well, going back to the climb. It was fun, if you are optimistic. But if not then, it was okay and you have felt much more better in your life. The views from the mountain ( not even from the top), were absolutely amazing. We saw a beautiful view of mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and those who went to the top saw the cascade range and Mt. Rainer. We left to go climbing Friday evening, with some tents and overnight things. So, we did camp out on the snow ( just to let you know, it was cold) we saw a gorgeous sunset, moon, and everything else you can see on a mountain. We did not get many pictures at night, due to trying to go to sleep. We wanted as much sleep as we could for the next day, as is we would be doing about a 12 hour day on saturday. But, due to a hiker hiking up a steep slope with 2 dogs, that are very loyal to each other, the older one didn't want to go up the slope at that moment. So, the younger one stayed behind with the older one. The owner went on hiking, causing the dogs to feel lonely and start howling through the night. Not very good if you are trying to sleep. So, Eli and some others went to the rescue and tryed feeding them some Beef Jerky, which they ate up quickly. After a while the owner came back and got them up the slope. Which was a big relief to us all. Well, going on to the next day we got up early about 5:30 am and had breakfast and started hiking. Great way to start your day!!
The hike was going good, which is to say long and tiring. Then we came up to the false summit, if you think you have seen a steep and long slope before.... try looking at this one. Close to a mile long with a 30-50% grade. Fun! All in all we made it up the l one way or the other. Either emotionally, physically, or both tired and torn. Most of us were just physical.. except for me. Lets just say try getting nipped by a 'so called friendly dog' , when you are dog tired. Not fun. Going on, dad and I went back after attempting the last climb to the summit, we were just that tired.
Well Eli, Galina, and Colby all made it to the blissful top of Mt. Adams. Hoorah! Dad and I did it last year, though. They saw pleasant views and were absolutely just tired and happy for finishing the mountain. All right here is the deal.. when you go down the false summit slope ( and any other slope that has this) you get to glissade, which means you slide on your buttom ( except if your eli and like to use a shovel as some type of sliding devise) and go down the hill with a stick to slow you down ( not easy to explain over the net or typing, just ask Eli or my dad to know how to do it the best), and so you won't get out of control ( unless your Colby and try to kill your self, she flew down the mountain slope like she had a pack of raging hyenas after her). This techinique is generally preferable compare to walking down the hill. Think about it. Have the ride of your life like you are living your last breathe today and can't tommorrow; or, go down a hill walking and taking your time. What ever one you prefer, that is your choice. Just to let you know, the hike up the false summit took close to 4 hours or more... on the way down it took at most 20 minutes!
So when dad and I got back to our tents, they were billowing like the sea. The wind had blown them almost down, save it for the stuff inside they probably would have blown down and much more since the stakes also came out of the ground. So we had to pack everything up and put our stuff that we carried up in our packs. Except that dad and Eli had switched packs sometime during the day, causing dad to have the biggest pack and carry the majority of the stuff. What a sight, imagine my dad carrying a pack the last few miles back to the car that is half his height, while him hurting in every possible way.
Well, going back to the climb. It was fun, if you are optimistic. But if not then, it was okay and you have felt much more better in your life. The views from the mountain ( not even from the top), were absolutely amazing. We saw a beautiful view of mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and those who went to the top saw the cascade range and Mt. Rainer. We left to go climbing Friday evening, with some tents and overnight things. So, we did camp out on the snow ( just to let you know, it was cold) we saw a gorgeous sunset, moon, and everything else you can see on a mountain. We did not get many pictures at night, due to trying to go to sleep. We wanted as much sleep as we could for the next day, as is we would be doing about a 12 hour day on saturday. But, due to a hiker hiking up a steep slope with 2 dogs, that are very loyal to each other, the older one didn't want to go up the slope at that moment. So, the younger one stayed behind with the older one. The owner went on hiking, causing the dogs to feel lonely and start howling through the night. Not very good if you are trying to sleep. So, Eli and some others went to the rescue and tryed feeding them some Beef Jerky, which they ate up quickly. After a while the owner came back and got them up the slope. Which was a big relief to us all. Well, going on to the next day we got up early about 5:30 am and had breakfast and started hiking. Great way to start your day!!
The hike was going good, which is to say long and tiring. Then we came up to the false summit, if you think you have seen a steep and long slope before.... try looking at this one. Close to a mile long with a 30-50% grade. Fun! All in all we made it up the l one way or the other. Either emotionally, physically, or both tired and torn. Most of us were just physical.. except for me. Lets just say try getting nipped by a 'so called friendly dog' , when you are dog tired. Not fun. Going on, dad and I went back after attempting the last climb to the summit, we were just that tired.
Well Eli, Galina, and Colby all made it to the blissful top of Mt. Adams. Hoorah! Dad and I did it last year, though. They saw pleasant views and were absolutely just tired and happy for finishing the mountain. All right here is the deal.. when you go down the false summit slope ( and any other slope that has this) you get to glissade, which means you slide on your buttom ( except if your eli and like to use a shovel as some type of sliding devise) and go down the hill with a stick to slow you down ( not easy to explain over the net or typing, just ask Eli or my dad to know how to do it the best), and so you won't get out of control ( unless your Colby and try to kill your self, she flew down the mountain slope like she had a pack of raging hyenas after her). This techinique is generally preferable compare to walking down the hill. Think about it. Have the ride of your life like you are living your last breathe today and can't tommorrow; or, go down a hill walking and taking your time. What ever one you prefer, that is your choice. Just to let you know, the hike up the false summit took close to 4 hours or more... on the way down it took at most 20 minutes!
So when dad and I got back to our tents, they were billowing like the sea. The wind had blown them almost down, save it for the stuff inside they probably would have blown down and much more since the stakes also came out of the ground. So we had to pack everything up and put our stuff that we carried up in our packs. Except that dad and Eli had switched packs sometime during the day, causing dad to have the biggest pack and carry the majority of the stuff. What a sight, imagine my dad carrying a pack the last few miles back to the car that is half his height, while him hurting in every possible way.
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