let's go on a hike

Join me for a hike at Mt. Si!  This is the first of 3 hikes I'm hosting, sponsored by REI, in preparation for my Kilimanjaro climb this summer. 

We will meet at 10am at the Mt. Si Trailhead (location: 47.4880, -121.7231 Map & Directions )

(If you have not arrived by 10:15am and we haven't heard from you, we will start our hike.)

You can learn more about the trail here: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-si

The route is considered challenging.  Please know that you can turn around/stop at any point.  It will  get pretty cold at the top - it will probably be snowing by the time we reach the summit.  Here are some recommended items to pack:

• hiking poles
• microspikes
• lots of water 
• snacks
• rain coat 
• warm jacket
• scarf/hat/gloves
• hand sanitizer
• wipes/toilet paper/plastic bag

All of these items can go in your back pack and you can pull out as needed.  It's a great opportunity to get a feel for hiking with a pack. 

The route is about 8 miles - it can take anywhere from 4-8 hours to complete.  We will do our best to stick together but because of the shifts in weather, it may not be possible (we don't want anyone to get very cold out there).  I *think* there is service the entire time.  But if and when we break up into groups, we want to ensure that we communicate with each other.  I would like for everyone to hike with at least one other person.