Mystic Lake, Mount Rainier National Park

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton
Glacier Peak – Washington Cascade Mountains

While the original 4-day plan was to backpack to Buck Creek Pass, climb Buck Mountain and then traverse the Massie Lake High Route, I had to settle for just Buck Creek Pass due to boot problems. The sole of my left boot came off 10 miles from the trailhead, making extensive off-trail travel and scrambling […]