Snowshoe Hike at Paradise - 4/15/13

It was a cloudy, slightly snowy day up at Paradise.   We were hoping for some sunshine, but it did not appear.   The snow was deep as it had been snowing for the past couple of days causing much accumulation.    We had planned to do the Edith Basin loop, but the clouds came down, causing whiteout conditions.  We did the hardest part though, going up the hill!  Bronka and Ted had new snowshoes and were anxious to try them out.

 Bronka and Ted

 We were the first ones at the Paradise parking lot.

 There were a group camping out.   They made a couple igloos, but can hardly see them.

 Bronka in the distance.

 Coming down the hill toward the parking lot.

There's the parking lot and the clouds and snow coming down with us!

Bronka and the Haugen Family on 4/7/13

Bronka stopped by our home for a visit.   My son, Chris, daughter-in-law, Vena, grandchildren,  Aleah, 12, Eli, 10 and Ethan 5, had a great time visiting with Bronka. 

 Eli, Bronka, Aleah and Ethan

 Silly face photo!

 Eli, Bronka, Vena, Chris, Aleah and Eli

Snowshoe Hike to Edith Basin, Mt. Rainier on 4/1/13

Great hike with Bronka, Carol L., Carol Wright, Margie, Bruce and Carol Morrison and me!  There was a bus load of Koreans from Korea.   The lady below stopped and spoke with us.  She asked several questions.   Bronka was telling her that her grandson had been in Korea. 

 Korean Lady, Carol Wright, Bronka and Margie

 Another beautiful day on Mt. Rainier

 Carol Wright and Carol Morrison coming up the steep hill

Carol L.,  Bronka and Carol Morrison

Snowshoe Hike to Edith Basin, Mt Rainier - 3/25/13

Another wonderful time on the mountain!   The Monday group was joined by Bronka, Bruce and Carol Morrison, and Carol Wright and me!

 Carol usually meets someone who knows her.   This is Stefen, who is a guide.

 Bruce, Carol, and Bronka coming down the steep hill.

 Carol Wright snowshoeing toward Edith Basin.

 Bronka and Bruce.  I think Bruce is about 6' 7"

 Great picture!

 Bruce and Carol Morrison.

Bronka loving the snowshoe hike!

Hike to Hugo Peak on 3/22/13

Bronka, Ted, me, Betty and Al went on a Hugo Peak Hike.    It is always great to get out and get some fresh air!   And it is so beautiful there.  I think we take our dogs about once a week to Pack Forest.

 Bronka, Betty, Ted and Al.  Taking a snack break at Hugo Peak.

 Bronka and Betty

 Lunch break by Little Mashal River.   Wonderful sunshine on a nice grassy spot.

 Back to the parking lot after a great day with friends.

Hike with the Monday Group to Hugo Peak, in Pack Forest - 3/17/13

Had a wonderful time with our Monday group.   Hiked from upper parking lot, then to trail toward Hugo Peak.   Although it started out drizzly, we did get some sun!  Yay! 

Bronka, Carol, Margie, Carol W. and Elaine getting ready for the hike.

 

 Bronka, Carol, Marie, Carol W., and Liz

 Me, Carol, Bronka, Margie, Carol W. and Elaine.  My doggie Buster too.

 Bronka hiking up the very steep part of the trail going to Hugo Peak.

 Beautiful views of the valley.  On a clear day, the Olympics can be seen.

 Summit of Hugo Peak.   Views of Eatonville valley.

 Lunch time!

 Carol Wright, loving the whole day!

 End of our hike, lots of happy faces!!!

Me, Carol, Elaine, Bronka, Liz and Margie.

Walk on the Levy with the Haugen Kids - 3/13/13

Another wonderful walk on the beautiful levy near Bronka's home.   We brought our grandchildren, Eli and Ethan for a walk there and Bronka joined us.    The boys had fun throwing rocks in the river.

 Bronka in background on a walk with us.

Bronka took a picture of all of us, me, Eli, Ethan, Ted, Buster behind me, Daisy and Polly.