Feb 28, Sunday, Capitol Hill

Mountain Bike Park

The Route: Madison to Broadway, then northwesterly, eventually reaching the road along the freeway that passes the Mountain Bike Park. Climbed 250+ steps to Blain and Broadway and ambled back, passing Sunday farmer's market at SCCC, and bought cheese.

Distance:  10 kilometers

Weight: 20# vest; 20# day pack.

Elevation gain: unk

Accumulation elevation gain for 2016: 3825 feet.

Accumulated distance hiked: 43.47 kilometers

Note: Rained part of the way; remember to zip up jacket pockets.

Feb 18, Thursday

Alaska Way Viaduct

The Route: To downtown Seattle Verizon store on 7th avenue for phone issues; to Pike Place where watched pianist; down Western Avenue, where I discovered World Spice and bought Jasmine Tea; down stairs to waterfront metal sculptures and past antique shop where previously purchased Scrabble tiles; up stairs to First Avenue; back home via Freeway Park.

Distance:  8 kilometers

Weight: 20# vest; 20# day pack.

Elevation gain: 325 feet

Accumulation elevation gain for 2016: 3825 feet.

Accumulated distance hiked: 33.47 kilometers

Note: Zipper over left breast pocket can get snagged on inside fabric

Feb 17, Wednesday

Alaska Way Viaduct

The Hike: To Library for Spanish class, then to viaduct and home.

Distance:  2.6 miles

Weight: 20# vest; 20# day pack.

Elevation gain: 325 feet

Accumulation for 2016: 3500 feet.

Note: Hood on new Columbia jacket dips down too much over the eyes.

Feb 16, Tuesday

Ivar's acres of clams

The Hike: To Ivar's and back

Distance:  2.6 miles

Weight: 20# vest; 15# day pack; wore new Columbia hooded winter snow jacket.

Elevation gain: 325 feet

Accumulation for 2016: 3175 feet.

Feb 13, Saturday, Bremerton

Valerie's home in Belfair

The Hike:  From the condo to Bremerton ferry terminal, take ferry, hike back up hill

Distance:  3 miles

Weight: 20# vest; 20# day pack; wore new Columbia hooded winter snow jacket.

Elevation gain: 400 feet

Accumulation for 2016: 2850 feet.

Feb 11, Thursday

Ivar's Acres of Clams, Central Area PO, 1150 23rd Ave.

The Hike:  From the condo to Ivar's, where I ate a bowl of chowder. Then to Post Office at Union and 23rd to pick up certified letter. Then back to condo.

Distance:  5.6 miles

Weight: 20# vest; wore new Columbia hooded winter snow jacket.

Elevation gain: 500 feet

Accumulation for 2016: 2450 feet.

Feb 8, Monday, Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake Ledge with Trail Mix Hiking Group

The Hike:  Almost East Rattlesnake Peak; Was going to go with Snoqualmie Valley Hiking Club, but got my days mixed up and went with different group. Hiked on snow at elevation.

Distance:  7 miles

Weight: 15# in New 38 liter Osprey pack; used traction devices and trekking poles.

Elevation gain:  1950 feet

Accumulation for 2016: 1950 feet.