Megan, Taraz, and Rahmat came on our hike on Sunday up at Cougar Mountain, near Renton. We took a trail along Cold Creek, a wide horse trail, that was a hard vertical climb for about a mile. It evened off, circling the mountain as it got to a higher elevation, and then it wound downward through a beautiful forest. Of course it rained the whole time, a light drizzle, but that didn't diminish the pleasure of a hard climb. As usual, I was taking off coat and sweater, eventually climbing in just a thin turtleneck shirt.
In this photo we've all gathered at the Starbucks, to coffee up before we start. While the guys were figuring out trails and locations, Megan and I visited with the sweetest young woman, Molly, who sat next to us in a dark corner, on a sofa with her husband and kids.
