Last Friday, Greg and I hiked to the peak of Saddle Mountain. We've done this hike once before, and just like last time, it was a bit of a challenge. There's an elevation gain of over 1600 feet, and the last part of the hike is pretty damn steep. It's worth it in the end, though, because once you reach the top, you're able to see the Cascade Mountain peaks and the coast. A 360 degree view of amazing landscape is all the reward I need.








I was feeling pretty proud of myself. I thought, "man this was kind of hard. I. Am. VICTORIOUS." Then I saw a man reach the summit with a kid hitching a ride on his shoulders. Victory party over. Maybe I need to work out more.