Leavenworth, Christmas 2009
Leavenworth 2009
Leavenworth just after the lighting festival in 2009. Snow on the ground sent people indoors soon.
Redwood Forest, Northern California
Liam and Rory running among the redwoods in Northern California August, 2009. The trees were hard to show in a picture without someone else standing there as a reference.
Crater Lake, Oregon
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Looking at Wizard Island in Crater Lake, Oregon. August 2009. |
Denali Mountain from Talkeetna
Just coming into view, Denali (aka Mt. McKinley) from Talkeetna, AK from the deck of the Talkeetna Lodge. Sitting around and having a beer with my brothe r and father, waiting for the mountain to show up.
Things to Not Forget on Trips
Basics
- Phone and charger
- Camera and charger
- Wallet
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Sun tan lotion
- toothbrush
- razor
- deodorant and other tolitries
- Nighttime stuff like retainers, head gear, or anti-snoring devices
Clothes (obviously but I have often forgotten an article of clothing)
- Shirts
- Pants
- Shoes
- Socks
- Undergarmets
- Hat
- Jacket
- Sleeping atire
- Swim suit
Food and Drinks
- Beer (going to Canada or camping)
- Snack food
- Breakfast coffee
- Breakfast danishes
- Juice
- Sandwich Meat
- Hot dogs and/or burgers
Extras
- MP3 Player (Zune, IPod, etc.) and charger
- DVDs
- Video Camera and charger
- Lap Top and charger
- Video Game System and games
- Board games
- Earplugs
Out of Country
- Passport
- Ski Boots
- Skis
- Poles
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Ski Pants
- Ski Cap
- Helmet
Optional Ski
- Backpack
- Glove Liners
- Skins
- GPS
- Avalung
- Transceivers
- Shovel
Camping
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Stove
- Lantern
- Cots
- Chairs
- Fuel
- Dinnerware
- Cookware
- Icechest/ice
- Flashlight
Hiking/Climbing
- Hiking Boots
- Hiking socks
- GPS
- Rope
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Helmet
- Ice screws
- Wedges
- Harness
- Acenders
- Headlamp
- Chalk
- Carbiners
Larrabee Mountain
Standing at 7868 feet, Larrabee is a rocky pile of slate with views north into Canada and west to Puget Sound.