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posted by oTTeR | 11:20 PM
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summer time
"It is faith's work to claim and challenge loving-kindnesses out of all the roughest strokes of God." ~ Samuel Rutherford
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- piggies!
- sleepy ...
- it's hot
- hiking is fun
- cheap, cheaper, or cheapest
- dancing marshmallow
- jaurim - you & me
- cool
- losing my voice
- napping otters :)
Monday, July 24, 2006
view from tiger mountain
this is the view I got to see after the hike at tiger mountain. it was pretty worth it :)
posted by oTTeR | 11:15 PM
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Monday, July 17, 2006
hiking at tiger mountain
I did what I never thought I could. I hiked a mountain! The info about the hike is here, or you can read my previous post, I copied and pasted the article there.
So, if I had known what I was going for, I'm not so sure I would have agreed to it that easily ^.~ If it was not for all the support from everyone else, I would not have made it to the top. Of course, a special thanks to Gene, who pushed and pulled me about half of the hike up. It looked pretty silly, I bet, him holding my sweater with me being pulled slowly. I was so tired, I was beyond tired, and my body was just pushed to its limits. I could hear my heart pounding in my head. I'm so out of shape, it's sad :p
We finally made it to the top! Not the peak perhaps, but it was good enough for me! The view was pretty. I'll post the pictures when I get them. I didn't have the strength to take pics. I had to conserve energy for breathing :p Besides, my batteries were dead after I took a couple scenery pics at the top. Can't wait to see the pics from Jinsun and Sharon.
On our way down, it was so much easier. I don't know if it's because I was too tired to be tired, or if going down is that much easier for me. I'm definitely motivated to get in shape now! :) Hopefully the next time I hike Tiger Mountain (yes, I'd like to go back and do it again!) I can do it on my own, without being pushed or pulled ^.~
So, if I had known what I was going for, I'm not so sure I would have agreed to it that easily ^.~ If it was not for all the support from everyone else, I would not have made it to the top. Of course, a special thanks to Gene, who pushed and pulled me about half of the hike up. It looked pretty silly, I bet, him holding my sweater with me being pulled slowly. I was so tired, I was beyond tired, and my body was just pushed to its limits. I could hear my heart pounding in my head. I'm so out of shape, it's sad :p
We finally made it to the top! Not the peak perhaps, but it was good enough for me! The view was pretty. I'll post the pictures when I get them. I didn't have the strength to take pics. I had to conserve energy for breathing :p Besides, my batteries were dead after I took a couple scenery pics at the top. Can't wait to see the pics from Jinsun and Sharon.
On our way down, it was so much easier. I don't know if it's because I was too tired to be tired, or if going down is that much easier for me. I'm definitely motivated to get in shape now! :) Hopefully the next time I hike Tiger Mountain (yes, I'd like to go back and do it again!) I can do it on my own, without being pushed or pulled ^.~
posted by oTTeR | 9:07 PM
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Tiger Mountain
Tiger Mountain
By David Wortman
If your schedule is squeezed or you're just looking for some quiet downtime wandering in the woods, Tiger Mountain may be your best bet. The mountain is part of Tiger Mountain State Forest, encompassing over 13,000 acres with 80 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails.
Snug in the Cascade Range foothills only 30 minutes from downtown Seattle, Tiger Mountain lets you easily plan a morning, afternoon, or even after-work hike during the long Northwest summer days. Because of Seattle's close proximity, Tiger Mountain is a popular destination for sure. Though you may encounter a full parking lot at the trailhead, you may also find a surprising amount of solitude on the trail due to the area's large network of trails, which readily disperses hikers throughout the area.
Spectacular Views Worth the Effort
Tiger Mountain's West Tiger 3 Trail is a good option for peak-baggers and more serious hikers. The trail climbs 2,000 feet over 2.6 miles, at times moderately to steeply, winding under a cool canopy of forest and through stately groves of ferns to Tiger Mountain's western summit. The last 1.2 miles consist of a series of switchbacks with views gradually opening west and north through the trees. From the partially forested summit you'll find spectacular views south and west toward Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, and east toward the heart of the Cascade Range.
Tiger Mountain also offers a healthy variety of more sedate walks well suited to hikers with less time or ambition, or even those with small children.
Try the Bus Road Trail or Around the Lake Trail, which comprise various loops less than two miles long on fairly level terrain, offer views of Tradition Lake, and provide interpretive signs describing the Pacific Northwest plants and animals you're likely to encounter.
Tiger Mountain Practicalities
Location: Tiger Mountain State Forest
Distance: Tiger Mountain 3 Summit, 5.2 miles round-trip
Elevation gain: Maximum of 2,200 feet
Maps: Green Trails No. 204S — Tiger Mountain, Tiger Mountain State Forest Map
Getting there: To get to Tiger Mountain's High Point Trailhead, drive east from Seattle on Interstate 90, exiting at High Point Road, Exit 20. Take a right, and then another quick right, following the sign for the Tradition Lake Trailhead. The gate is open seven days a week from dawn until 8 p.m. There is a trail map at the trailhead, or Tiger Mountain State Forest maps are available at the chamber of commerce in downtown Issaquah. Green Trails map number 204S also covers the area and is available at the REI store in Seattle.
By David Wortman
If your schedule is squeezed or you're just looking for some quiet downtime wandering in the woods, Tiger Mountain may be your best bet. The mountain is part of Tiger Mountain State Forest, encompassing over 13,000 acres with 80 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails.
Snug in the Cascade Range foothills only 30 minutes from downtown Seattle, Tiger Mountain lets you easily plan a morning, afternoon, or even after-work hike during the long Northwest summer days. Because of Seattle's close proximity, Tiger Mountain is a popular destination for sure. Though you may encounter a full parking lot at the trailhead, you may also find a surprising amount of solitude on the trail due to the area's large network of trails, which readily disperses hikers throughout the area.
Spectacular Views Worth the Effort
Tiger Mountain's West Tiger 3 Trail is a good option for peak-baggers and more serious hikers. The trail climbs 2,000 feet over 2.6 miles, at times moderately to steeply, winding under a cool canopy of forest and through stately groves of ferns to Tiger Mountain's western summit. The last 1.2 miles consist of a series of switchbacks with views gradually opening west and north through the trees. From the partially forested summit you'll find spectacular views south and west toward Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, and east toward the heart of the Cascade Range.
Tiger Mountain also offers a healthy variety of more sedate walks well suited to hikers with less time or ambition, or even those with small children.
Try the Bus Road Trail or Around the Lake Trail, which comprise various loops less than two miles long on fairly level terrain, offer views of Tradition Lake, and provide interpretive signs describing the Pacific Northwest plants and animals you're likely to encounter.
Tiger Mountain Practicalities
Location: Tiger Mountain State Forest
Distance: Tiger Mountain 3 Summit, 5.2 miles round-trip
Elevation gain: Maximum of 2,200 feet
Maps: Green Trails No. 204S — Tiger Mountain, Tiger Mountain State Forest Map
Getting there: To get to Tiger Mountain's High Point Trailhead, drive east from Seattle on Interstate 90, exiting at High Point Road, Exit 20. Take a right, and then another quick right, following the sign for the Tradition Lake Trailhead. The gate is open seven days a week from dawn until 8 p.m. There is a trail map at the trailhead, or Tiger Mountain State Forest maps are available at the chamber of commerce in downtown Issaquah. Green Trails map number 204S also covers the area and is available at the REI store in Seattle.
posted by oTTeR | 9:04 PM
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