I was feeling strong after logging some hikes above 10,000 feet, ready for my summit bid on the tallest mountain in the continental U.S.

My Toughest Summit to Date: Mt. Rainier Revisited

An action-packed four days, all set up in a matter of weeks. Despite not being able to climb Mt. Baker, this was still my redemption climb.

I was really lucky with the weather, my guide and feeling unstoppable. These things helped to influence my attitude and overall experience.