Mount Peak with Joanie

Joanie, at the columnar basalt before reaching the summit of Mount Peak, Enumclaw WA

It was supposed to be threesome, but I failed to get the word to John. It was a relaxed hike that took three hours round trip. Nothing special, except some Maidenhair ferns that had spectacular dark, almost purple stems. Joanie surprised herself by making the top after negotiating an agreement that she would turn back early.

Statistics for the day:
Distance: 1.8 miles
Conditions: Clear
Load: 17 pounds
Elevation gain: 1,000 feet

Statistics, year to date:
Distance: 195.4 miles 
Elevation Gain: 62,628 feet
Next Goal: 70,000 feet, my Fifth Rainier. 7,372 feet to go.