Growing up near to some of the most majestic mountains in the world shall not be lost on me.
I have climbed the slopes of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens (before she blew up) and several lesser peaks of the Cascade Mountains in search of the perfect photo.
I have hiked on blisters on top of blisters and spent many nights in rough terrain, suffering little compared to what I have gained in return.
