I can’t say I am ever disappointed when I hike but today came close.
Yesterday I started early to hike Crystal Peak – my favorite hike, down by Mount Rainier – but about 30 miles short of the trail head it started to rain. It was pouring. This is in spite of the fact that the forecast called for no rain and we have had a nice sunny July streak. So I turned around and drove home. Today I settled for my standard Tiger Mountain conditioning hike.
The only unusual thing was the fact that I saw a fisherman on Tradition Lake – I didn’t know it was allowed:
Anyway, I am going to try again for Crystal Peak on Monday.