Mailbox is an unremarkable peak for someone who’s gotten used to the scenery around North Bend and the I-90 corridor (and also done it many times), but it was a great day for friends visiting from out east. Ended up being a memorable one because it was one of those “above the clouds” type of days!

Spring flowers - what are these called?

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To me, this scenery is tedious but was noted as being quite cool and rainforest-y for my friend

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Ya baby!

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I should learn more botany

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I’ve had other days above the clouds but this one was particularly uniform

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I forgot to mention I got rocked on this outing since I tried rucking with a 35lb pack haha

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Back in the clouds now, very humid

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Notes

• This was probably ~5 miles and ~4000 feet of vertical gain in about 4 hours.