Backpacking the Wonderland Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park

The Wonderland Trail is 93 miles long, includes 22,000' of elevation gain and loss, and circumnavigates the tallest point in Washington: Mt. Rainier. It is a world-class hike that has been on my mind for years so finally being able to complete it was such a wonderful feeling, but it wasn't an easy road (or trail) to get there.

Mt. Rainier, Backpacking Trips, WashingtonSonja SaxeAugust 14, 2018 Comments

A Winter Wonderland in Mount Rainier National Park

I opened up the weather app on my phone and apprehensively scrolled to the tab for Ashford (Mount Rainier National Park) and saw a bright sun next to Saturday and Sunday—the weather window was holding and it was going to be a beautiful weekend in the mountains.

Mt. Rainier, Backcountry Ski Trips, Winter Trips, WashingtonSonja SaxeMarch 16, 2018Comment

A Stormy Night in Mt. Rainier

The above picture is the most Alex and I saw of the sun while in Mt. Rainier National Park. In fact, we went to Mt. Rainier National Park and we didn't see Mt. Rainier.