July 9th, 2011 Mount Si

Distance 8 miles
Elevation gain 3700 feet
Highest elevation 4167 feet

We were rewarded with a spectacular view of our beloved mountain

Resh and I started early this Saturday, which was a blessing.  Hike start at 630 am, we reached the summit  by 850 which was quite an improvement for me.  I carried 30 lbs again.  The summit was spectacular with a great view of Rainier on one side, and the Snoqualmie valley on the other.  We headed down at 930 and happily smiled and bid good morning the hoards of hikers climbing up.  Our work was done!  We reached the bottom by eleven thanks to Reshma's quick pace.  I felt great, except I need to switch to water as weight so I can save my joints on the way down...