Mile 2,194.1 - 2,216.0

Today is a special day for us. It's our 4th wedding anniversary. 2 of the 4 years we have been on thru hikes during our anniversary. It's hard to celebrate in a traditional way while being on trail, but this is how we like it and wouldn't want it any other way. Happy 4th Anniversary to my partner, my friend, and my wife. We have bicycled across the country, hiked the Appalachian Trail, and are about to finish the Pacific Crest Trail together. Amazing, what else can I say?

Today's hike was harder with its ups and downs, but what we have noticed most in Washington is that the trail is not a dusty mess. The trail has a lot of pine needles and the ground is more compacted. Also the greenery of the plants and the mossy trees is a nice change from California and Oregon. So far we love Washington.

We had a few overlooks of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens today.

Mt. Adams.

Balance at a trailside lunch break.

Married 4 years ago today to the minute. August 21, 2010 at 4pm.

Happy Anniversary to us!