Summer

    Summer is our not so new-comer. She is our resident Personal Trainer, we have a perfect relationship. I take her out and let her get her butt kicked by a climb, hike, trail, whatever... she in inspires my behind to get into the gym... I wouldn't want it any other way. Plus the harassment is a lot of fun.

    Our first trip out with Summer was Mt Defiance here in good old Oregon just outside of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge. OOPSY... didn't know she'd never really hiked before... it was great, she got me back. Once she recovered and she knew she wanted more, we proceeded to take her up to Camp Muir on Mt Rainier in Washington. Addict! Next it was a summit of Mt Adams and a few vertical feet on rock. Now that she is totally addicted to the backcountry our plan is to get her out in a bunch more, backpacking, into a couple events and who knows what else, maybe the Grand Canyon?... I really have to hand it to her... she is one tough chick!

    This last warm season brought out a new glimpse of Summer. We trekked into the Enchantments and found a great new place to contemplate life, take on new liberties and a renewed sense of our foundation. Take a moment to pick through some of Summers views she got to be a part of this last year.

want to ask Summer a training question? summer@gonealpine.com