Beginning of August I went on a hell of a hike. Listed as 7.5 miles, 3300 ft elevation gain, Lake Blanca turned out to be 12.5 miles. The elevation, probably ended up at net zero because it not only had a steep initial climb, but also had an equally steep decline to the lake. It was worth it though, when we got to the lake.
For the hike, I wore the Peace Out Capris I made of swimsuit material and a blue wicking top, plus relatively quick-dry underwear.
I knew we'd go swimming, and I knew I
wouldn't want to change into a swimsuit, nor wear the TYR racer back suit I own. So I wore only items I felt I could go from hike to swim to hike in without feeling uncomfortable when wet or sweaty. They worked great. Didn't dry out from the swim as fast as I'd like, but what standard swimsuit does? You always need to towel off a bit. I'll remember that for next time.
Unfortunately, I've no photos of my outfit. But I can share the photo me wearing the same pants to the Electric Run later in August.
I knew we'd go swimming, and I knew I
wouldn't want to change into a swimsuit, nor wear the TYR racer back suit I own. So I wore only items I felt I could go from hike to swim to hike in without feeling uncomfortable when wet or sweaty. They worked great. Didn't dry out from the swim as fast as I'd like, but what standard swimsuit does? You always need to towel off a bit. I'll remember that for next time.
Unfortunately, I've no photos of my outfit. But I can share the photo me wearing the same pants to the Electric Run later in August.
It was a glorious teal color - glacial lakes often take on such beautiful colors because they are so very cold. We did go for a swim and it was freezin ass cold to swim in.
We wandered out to swim, me, my hiking buddy, and 3 other unknown burly guys following us out on a giant log. All 5 of us stood there. Me the only girl and having swum in cold places before (ie the Puget Sound) I sat on the log getting my butt used to the cold. The guys, still stood talking. In disbelief, I stared. They weren't going in. Neither was the guy I was hiking with. Odd. In that moment, I knew I'd be in the water before them.
So I pushed off and sort of dove in. "AHHHHH, YEOW! HOLY SHIT! THIS IS COLD!" escaped before I could control my screams of delight and shock. Shortly there after the 3 burly dudes jumped in all a hootin and a hollerin. Hiking buddy... still checking out the waters with his big toe. Not to be out done, he jumped in shortly there after. Cold, but not so bad, right?! We both had smiles on our faces after the swim and hanging out on these big ol logs. An adventure to be sure.
We wandered out to swim, me, my hiking buddy, and 3 other unknown burly guys following us out on a giant log. All 5 of us stood there. Me the only girl and having swum in cold places before (ie the Puget Sound) I sat on the log getting my butt used to the cold. The guys, still stood talking. In disbelief, I stared. They weren't going in. Neither was the guy I was hiking with. Odd. In that moment, I knew I'd be in the water before them.
So I pushed off and sort of dove in. "AHHHHH, YEOW! HOLY SHIT! THIS IS COLD!" escaped before I could control my screams of delight and shock. Shortly there after the 3 burly dudes jumped in all a hootin and a hollerin. Hiking buddy... still checking out the waters with his big toe. Not to be out done, he jumped in shortly there after. Cold, but not so bad, right?! We both had smiles on our faces after the swim and hanging out on these big ol logs. An adventure to be sure.
There were lots of people hiking this trail and many parts had very steep steps to climb. My hiking buddy lent me trekking poles and they made a huge difference on the uphill for me. This trail kicked my ass. Kicked. My. ASS!
Clouds, thunder, sun, lightening, humidity and heat. It was a tumultous day for the weather gods, but a glorious one to be out in the forest. I saw dutchman's pipe, mountain heather, round leaf orchids, and a few other interesting native wildflowers. I was really grateful for all the beauty I saw and kept reminding myself, "You Got This." And I did it.
Clouds, thunder, sun, lightening, humidity and heat. It was a tumultous day for the weather gods, but a glorious one to be out in the forest. I saw dutchman's pipe, mountain heather, round leaf orchids, and a few other interesting native wildflowers. I was really grateful for all the beauty I saw and kept reminding myself, "You Got This." And I did it.
On our "final decent back into Seattle" we happened upon the most jaw-dropping sunset. I took the photo below from a car moving at 60 miles an hour. I was passenger, mind. Just LOOK at that Seattle Skyline. And those rays are exactly as seen. No filter, no adjustments, no mods, no additions. Just as Nature Intended.
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