I tried to dry strawberries in the oven as this website shows it as being so easy. I ended up cooking them in the oven for 5 whole hours and they still weren't dried! I should've googled it prior to starting, because most sites were saying it takes more like 8 hours with smaller pieces, and with a wedge in the door to let steam escape. Ugh. I should've known.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Mount Adams Climb 2012
Matt and I were lucky enough to climb Mt. Adams last weekend!
Most of these pics are also on Facebook, but I thought I should actually update my blog with some too.
Matt was supposed to be guiding some people up Adams, so I came along. It took us quite some time to get up to camp because the people we were with stopped every five feet for snacks, water, etc. We knew we were going to be in it for the long haul with them, so we just put all impatience aside and took it all in. The weather could not have been better. I was comfortable in a tank and long pants for the hike up to camp. At camp, once the sun began to set, I just added a couple of layers for warmth. We had virtually no wind the whole time. At 3am the next morning, I was pleasantly surprised I wasn't freezing my toosh off. Of course, as soon as we got moving, everyone worked hard enough walking up steep hills, so we were plenty comfy.
(pictures not in order)
Me on the trail heading up to snow
Sunset was incredible! Hard to see here, but you could actually see stripes through the sun from the hazy horizon.
Loren (Matt's law partner), Loren's daughter McKenzie, and me heading up on summit day
Sunrise on the mountain
Mt. Adams-12,276 feet
The top snowy part is the False Summit (the actual summit is behind and to the left, about another 30mins to an hour away). Our path took us straight up that snowy section on the right.
The top snowy part is the False Summit (the actual summit is behind and to the left, about another 30mins to an hour away). Our path took us straight up that snowy section on the right.
McKenzie and I nearing the False Summit. I mentally started to freak out a little here. I was so worried about having to come back down this part...
Me on the same crazy steep part
Ice ax and crampons. Crazy hoodie.
From camp, looking back down the first portion of the climb
Matt and I on the first portion of the hike up to camp
Our tiny little 2-person tent. So cozy!
From camp, looking up at our goal. After we summitted and got back to the false summit, we glissaded (sat on the mountain and slid down!!) down that entire snowfield-about 1.5 miles and over 2000 vertical feet elevation (I think)!!
Me at sunset, thankful to be headed to bed
Instagram Sunset
Matt near the False Summit
Summit!!! This wooden post is actually on the roof of an old mining shaft (they use to mine sulfur up there). So, the snow has piled up over time on the roof.
Summit
Matt snacking on the summit
Matt coming up to the False Summit
I am so thankful I got the opportunity to do this. I had such a great time and would recommend it to anyone looking to climb something big! For the majority of the climb, we had fantastic views of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood. From the actual summit, we had an awesome view of Mt. Rainier. SO incredibly beautiful!
(see post below this as well...I have actually written TWO posts today!! Feast or famine, people.)
Brain Cancer Walk
SEATTLE BRAIN CANCER WALK
Matt and I will be walking in the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk on Saturday, September 22. I am walking under the team name "Defeat Goliath" for our friend David who is battling brain cancer. The entire walk is one mile and costs just $25 for registration.
Walk?
Donate?
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING HELPS!!
Donate?
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING HELPS!!
The following link will take you to the website where you can donate under the team name "Defeat Goliath".
http://www.braincancerwalk.org/
David Heyting (his blog)
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