Hello, TNAB'ers:

Last week, the weather wasn't fit for man nor beast, let alone hikers.  The rain fell in sheets, and muddy rivers appeared from where trails once stood.  What a difference a week can make!

This week, the sun shone late, well past 6:30 pm, and then a 2/3 full moon and stars lit up the night's sky.  Encouraged by such great weather, tonight's group executed the "Don" variation route:   hike to the summit of Tiger II, traverse to Tiger III, and return home.  Starting at the trailhead to the Cable trail, we took a left on the main Tiger Mountain trail, traversing for quite a ways, with the occasional switchback. 

An unmarked spur to the right began our ascent to Tiger II.  Once atop, we were treated to a spectacular sunset over the Olympics and Puget Sound.  Rainier was of course present, as was peek-a-boo view of Glacier Peak.  Easily the polar opposite of last week!  The descent back to the cars was without incident, although it did get chilly as night fell. 

A hearty welcome to TNAB newcomers Mike and John!  I promise, guys, next week is Dirty Harry's! 

Here's the minutiae:

Tiger II:  2757 ft el

Tiger III:  2522 ft el

Start:  5:36 PM

First summit of Tiger II:  6:50 PM

Back to car:  8:00 PM

Starring:

Dan, Don, John, Mark, Mike, and Scott

No sign of the "Meeting-Goers" - maybe they've switched days?

Hike hard, climb high, ride free!

-Mark