Half vest on Tiger 3

A fallen leaf rests on moss covering a downed log.

This hike involved a short walk to the 1.1 mile mark on Tiger 3 from the parking lot, using my mountain boots, a backpack weighing 26 pounds, and a lightened weight vest weighing only 12 pounds. It's the first time I used a partial weight vest. The versatility of the vest made it possible to hike with a backpack loaded to tone up for the Mount Adams hike without overloading myself for this training hike.

The Bus Trail route

Moss covered trees at the no-horses gate near the trailhead

Statistics for the day:
Distance: 2.5 miles
Conditions: Clear skies, warm
Load: 38 pounds 
Elevation gain: 650 feet at least


Statistics, year to date:
Distance: 147.8 miles xxx
Elevation Gain: 44,270 feet 
Next Goal: 57,644 feet (fourth Rainier)