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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Mazama Ridge-MRNP 12-5-09 Hike #100!
Well I did it! Annie & Nancy joined me today on this special hike. I'm still in shock, I managed to pull it off, it feel s surreal. I had never been to Mazama Ridge, which is surprising for as many times as I've been to Rainer. Nancy suggested this one and showed us the way. Annie and I arrived early to catch the sunset but the mountain was not showing that early and gate @ Longmire didn't open till 8.
Waiting for the sunrise, and the gate to open.. 006 009
But as soon as we headed up to Paradise the clouds broke and views were spectacular! Not sure I could have ordered up anymore blue sky or mountain views.
010 011 Puffy, sparkley white stuff 013 Oh.. la la 021 The shadows spell out 100! Very clever! 025
We didn't use snow shoes as the snow was crunchy and only post holed a few times. The lines in the snow were so detailed. It was a fantastic spot. Weather was chilly 16 degrees when we set out but quickly warmed up to 20. I can't say enough about how great today was, just know that my cheeks were hurting from my HUGE grin on my face..
Thanks to Nancy for giving me a new REI thermos filled with coco.
Hi Beauty! Mazama Ridge-Hike #100
Nancy, Janelle, Annie
12-5-09 057 060 063 Kicking back 067 068 069 070 075 077
Now I must prepare for hike #101 tomorrow!
Special Note:
Thank you to all NWHIKERS for your support and love over the past couple of years, you are all amazing people! I couldn't do it w/o your great advice, comments, & support.
WTA TR's and awesome website and magazine have also contributed to my success, and I appreciate all the trail work they do for us all!
Much love and admiration to my new circle of hiking women, most whom I have met @ nwhikers; Bobbi, Kari, Nancy,& Lynn. I can't wait to take it to the next level and backpack with you all next year!
Thanks to Annie for being my BFF and always getting stuff out of my pack for me, holding my poles and being my cheerleader! I couldn't have done this great achievement w/o you!
Here's to taking it to the next level and backpacking in 2010!
VIDEO DONE
Cheers to All and to ALL a good night.
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raising3hikers Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2344 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, Wa |
Congrats on #100. That's quite an accomplishment in one year I like that you're already planning #101
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goats gone wild Mr. Goat
Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 2524 | TRs | Pics Location: Vampireville |
.....leaving me wanting to return over and over in what ever capacity that may be, even if one day my knees are too old and I can only see the mountains from my porch.
Jason Hummel
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bobbi stillaGUAMish
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 8012 | TRs | Pics Location: olympics! |
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Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:47 pm
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bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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GeoHiker Rocky Walker
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 6033 | TRs | Pics Location: Off the Deep End |
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Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:55 pm
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Congrats! Beautiful day and hike you had. Next years goal? How about 200! Nice job.
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
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Highwalker's Daughter Member
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 1575 | TRs | Pics Location: Bothell, WA |
Looks like a great day for the 100th, and we are happy to be part of your circle. Looking forward to your 101 with you tomorrow. Sunshine dance!!!
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the Zachster Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4776 | TRs | Pics Location: dog training |
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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Eric Peak Geek
Joined: 21 Oct 2002 Posts: 2062 | TRs | Pics Location: In Travel Status |
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Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:25 pm
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Nancy, nice pics, hiker down.. I went down alot but it was fun... I felt like a model there for a while you were all snapping pics of me..and guess what I'm STILL SMILING! Thank you all for positivity and sharing in my goal all year. It means alot! WTA is supposed to be publishing a little piece in next months issue about my 100th or goals or something. I haven't read it yet.. just small piece but very exciting non the less.
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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That's right Eric, you were smart to know that was going to happen before I did!
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bobbi stillaGUAMish
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 8012 | TRs | Pics Location: olympics! |
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Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:23 pm
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great photos, Nancy!
bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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puzzlr Mid Fork Rocks
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 7220 | TRs | Pics Location: Stuck in the middle |
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:32 am
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That's really something -- 100 hikes. Congrats!
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Tazz Member
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7902 | TRs | Pics
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:44 am
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zachster...
the shots at the end are incredible you have some great compositions and timing/lighting gems there! Good work.
yeah 100 hikes!!
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GeoHiker Rocky Walker
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 6033 | TRs | Pics Location: Off the Deep End |
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:02 am
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All right, let's get this straight. Were all 100 hikes documented here on NWH?.......If not, then how do we know you did 100 hikes?......
My question is.....What would Josh do?
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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GeoHiker wrote: | All right, let's get this straight. Were all 100 hikes documented here on NWH?.......If not, then how do we know you did 100 hikes?......
My question is.....What would Josh do? |
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HE WOULD DO.. Only god knows..
I have a spreadsheet I've kept track.. and I think most were TR's here, if not all.
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