Northwest Frame of Mind

Weekly Photo Challenge: On The Way To Klahhane Ridge

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Lisa

June 3, 2015

“In-between moments can be just as memorable as grand finales. This week, share a photo you took on the way to something else.” – Michelle W. The Daily Post

Last August John, Ryan and I spent four days exploring The Olympic National Park and even though I was recovering from a summer cold we thought a hike along Klahhane Ridge would be a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary. I really felt the effects of being sick but we kept moving and by the end of the day my Fitbit logged over 11 miles and the equivalent of 264 flights of stairs! The final 1.4 miles and 1400 foot elevation gain was a killer but I’m happy to report we made it to the day hiker turnaround in plenty of time for a picnic lunch and a big bag of Peanut M&M’s.

This photo is from one of many rest points along the way and posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge.

34 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: On The Way To Klahhane Ridge”

andy1076

June 3, 2015

What a view! :O

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  It was pretty wonderful, Andy. 🙂
  
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  1. andy1076
    
    June 3, 2015
    
    For sure! 🙂
    
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Carrie Rubin

June 3, 2015

264 flights of stairs? Wow! Bet you’ve got some killer quads. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  Oh I was hurting by the end of the day, Carrie!
  
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  1. Carrie Rubin
    
    June 3, 2015
    
    I bet. 🙂
    
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pattimoed

June 3, 2015

Gorgeous view! A wonderful reward for your hard work!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  Thanks, Patti! Yes, the view made all the hiking and climbing worth it. 🙂
  
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bebs1

June 3, 2015

Killer views, it would have killed me to walk that far!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  It was a long day, Bebs but full of beautiful scenery. 🙂
  
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Stacy P. Fischer

June 3, 2015

Gorgeous view! Now can we talk about how you celebrated your anniversary?? I mean, for me, a glass of champagne followed by a lovely dinner is my speed 🙂 Of course, that will likely explain why you are probably very physically fit and I’m not! 😉

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  We thought it would be a memorable day but not quite this hard. 🙂 By dinner time the three of us were so tired and dirty we crashed in our hotel room with a nice view of the water and sunset, opened a bottle of wine we brought from home and ordered everything we wanted from room service. A picnic with a view!
  
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  1. Stacy P. Fischer
    
    June 4, 2015
    
    Ahhh, now that sounds right up my alley 🙂
    
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NancyTex

June 3, 2015

That’s my kind of climb! Beautiful!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  You’d love this hike, Nancy!
  
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D’Arcy H

June 3, 2015

Wow, this reminds me of the Alps (where I have never been, but still). Gorgeous! Makes me feel like hiking even though I’m not much of a climber!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  The first part of the hike is beautiful and not much of a climb. It’s worth the trip if you have a chance to visit the peninsula. 🙂
  
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Tyrannosaurus Fir

June 3, 2015

I’ve always really liked that trail, I took my youngest on part of it when he was about a month old (though we didn’t log as many miles as you did) and we were showing out-of-town family how amazing it is up there. The ending of your day back at the hotel sounds perfect (for us, just substitute carry-out from Westside Pizza in Port Angeles)!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 3, 2015
  
  We’ll have to try Westside Pizza the next time we’re in Port Angeles. 🙂 What a beautiful way to introduce guests to the Pacific Northwest!
  
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sukiesoriginal

June 4, 2015

Wow! Thanks for sharing, because I don’t think I’d make it up there…not without a sedan chair and a team of fit young blokes to carry me!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 4, 2015
  
  Now that’s a great idea! 🙂
  
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Ruth

June 4, 2015

Stunning for “on the way”. Sorry you were sick at the time. Happy 20th Annversary.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 4, 2015
  
  Thanks, Ruth. 🙂 I think the hike kicked the last of my cold but it took our feet a few more days to recover. 🙂
  
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cd1972

June 4, 2015

Nice!!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 4, 2015
  
  Thank you!!
  
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Mountainstroh (Tony)

June 4, 2015

great shot!

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icastel

June 4, 2015

Breathtaking view. Very nice 🙂 Thank you for sharing.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 4, 2015
  
  I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for your visit today!
  
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Amelia Vesper

June 4, 2015

Stunning photo!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 5, 2015
  
  Thanks, Amelia!
  
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lolaWi

June 4, 2015

stunning view!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 5, 2015
  
  I’m happy to hear you liked it!
  
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Paula

June 6, 2015

Can’t get much prettier than this. I love the view you captured so well, Lisa.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  June 6, 2015
  
  Thanks for the kind words, Paula. 🙂
  
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