Taffy's @taffy post of Mount Hood yesterday inspired me to post this photo of dad's from 1967. It's taken at Camp Muir in Mount Rainier National Park. This was their base for climbing Mount Rainier - at 14,411 ft, the highest mountain in Washington State - and the Cowlitz Glacier (on south east flank of Mount Rainier). Dad did also climb Mount Adams (12,281 ft) when he was in the U.S., but I'm not sure about Mount Hood (11,249 ft - Oregon's highest mountain).
I believe Mount Adams is on the left of the image, and Mount Hood further in the distance, on the right.
Thank you Taffy for giving me the opportunity to have another rummage through dad's slides. Something I love to do!
A wonderful photo! You inherited his love for adventure.
It's interesting to see their outfits and even their short haircuts and recognize the 60's.
Thank you for sharing/
Well the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! I can see where you have got your enthusiasm for climbing & your active life. Your dad must have so many memories….he must have loved his active exciting life. Was your mum as adventurous I wonder! Interesting to see those lovely mountains on the skyline.
@happypat No, mum was a quiet unassuming, gentle Shetlander. She was hard working, loving and caring and always put other people's needs before her own. I don't remember her doing very much for herself. She was a talented seamstress and loved her family and her dogs, but the hills were not for her.
It’s so nice to look through old photographs
It's interesting to see their outfits and even their short haircuts and recognize the 60's.
Thank you for sharing/
That’s a wonderful photo, thanks for sharing it.
This photo is amazing & i always love your narratives