Tiger Mountain is a very accessible mountain located 45 minutes east of Seattle. It is one of my staple hikes. I have climbed it several times because it can be done in less than three hours, and it is straight up so it is a really good work out. Many people train on this mountain by running up and down it daily. I prefer to slog my way up with a big heavy pack.
Today was a training hike for me and trusty Lucy. Lucy had the appropriate outfit and gear for the occasion (dog suit, long tongue). I had to pile on a few layers, lace up the boots, fill my pack with things I might want or need, and bring lots of water.
Tiger routinely takes about a 1.25 hour to climb and about 1 hour to descend. On top you might get treated to a nice little bald top view of Seattle and Puget Sound, and a glorious view of Mt. Rainier to the south. But most of the time, it is socked in. Today was no exception to that. Anyway, I felt good getting out and hiking.
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