Paradise Snowshoe

After a recent snowfall during a relatively dry winter we headed up to Paradise on Mount Rainier for our first snowshoe of the season. Yet again the mountain was covered by clouds. It's been this way the past several times I've taken Rachel up there, but I vow to get her up on a clear day sooner than later.

Despite the lack of a view there was still plenty of fresh snow to play in. It was Rachel's first snowshoe on her own. We put her in her new snowshoes and she took off like an expert, but she got tired out quickly. It was Lily's first hiking trip and like Rachel at her age she slept most of the time.

We headed to Mazama Ridge, but that was unrealistic goal with a three year old so we settled for a hike to a view of Mazama Ridge instead. All and all it was a good trip and it was nice to finally get the entire family enjoying the outdoors again.

Cloudy Once Again

Snowshoe Natural

Hill Hiker

Breaking New Trail

Icicle Tree

Leading the Way

Hot Cocoa Break

Pink Puff Ball

Snow Baby

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February 28, 2009