We went hiking near the house, snowshoeing at two different sno-parks and skiing at Ski Meadows. It was an amazing time to be at Mt. Hood, nearly everyday was sunny, with one day where it snowed. The free time with family and playing with them outdoors was the perfect end to 2009. It was so relaxing that we felt prepared for quite a busy first week back to work in 2010.
It looks like our next training hike/snowshoe trip will be this weekend, January 16th and 17th. Until then the gym stairclimber and treadmill will have to do for cardio.
Here is some of our great vacation in pictures:
Dad and his new climbing helmet, one step closer to the big climb!
The family went for a walk in the snow, not sure it counts for training but it was a great photo ops. Here we with Mt Hood in the background. (From L-R, Katie, Jim, Celeste, Troy)
Sunset Christmas Day from Mt Hood. Lets hope we have weather like this when we climb Mt. Rainier.
Now this hike/snowshoe counted as a training hike. Dad was in the lead most of the day so it looks like we won't have to worry about his cardio ability too much.
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