Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Song-osity: Mountain High

Ain't no mountain high enough...
Ain't no valley low enough...

 {Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough}

Avi and I had some sister time and went across the river into Washington to hike Dog Mountain.

What a hike!

It's about 7.8 miles round trip and the first half - STRAIGHT uphill. We gained 2800 vertical feet by the time we reached the summit. We did so much climbing my fitbit thought I had climbed 250 flights of stairs!

As we broke the tree line we emerged into a field of wild flowers with stunning views of the Gorge. We kept climbing until we hit the summit. The views were breathtaking and worth the huffing and puffing we did on the way up.

After a short snack and leg break at the top we let gravity help down in record time. Seriously, hiking poles rock on the down hill. We made it to the bottom about 2.5 hours after we set out and with very tired legs!

It was a spectacular hike and a fun way to burn off the matzah we'd been eating and get some quality sister time.
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22 comments:

  1. NCSueMay 10, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    I wish I had taken the time to get in better shape about 30 years ago. I couldn't hike like you've described today! But you had a lovely time, judging from the photos, and I'm glad you shared at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-cats-of-san-juan.html

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  2. UnknownMay 10, 2016 at 6:01 AM

    Wow, sounds like so much fun! Amazing captures - thanks for sharing. :)

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  3. TomMay 10, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    beautiful sights, I'll take the less difficult trail!

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  4. BekahMay 10, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    250 flights of stairs? OH MY WORD!!! You are so my hero. Stunning views though. Worth it!!!

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  5. Heather{Our Life In a Click}May 10, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    That looks intense but amazing! I love the photos you captured!!So impressed with you ladies!

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  6. Aritha V. May 10, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful pictures! How beautiful are the mountains ( I never seen one). Have a nice day!

    http://momentsfrozentime.blogspot.nl/

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  7. packmomMay 10, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    What an amazing hike!

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  8. csuhpat1May 10, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful photos. What a nice hike.

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  9. KmcblackburnMay 10, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    Oh wow! Those yellow flowers in the foreground with the mountains in the background....where is Julie Andrews? haha. So Beautifiul! Thanks for sharing at Song-ography.

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  10. UnknownMay 10, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Stunning captures! I love hiking, and it looks like you found an amazing place to travel and explore—What an inspiring trip!

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  11. Gina KleinworthMay 10, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    So much fun- I love that area there at the border. So pretty.

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  12. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 10, 2016 at 12:12 PM

    That's awesome, I love hiking!

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  13. AdrienneMay 10, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    Well now isn't this just spectacular! As always, you're inspiring me to keep going - got to get out on some trails so I'm ready for some climbing in OR this summer!

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  14. Jill FoleyMay 10, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    That hike kicks my butt every time! So glad you got to see the wildflowers....there is nothing quite like it.

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  15. BuckeroomamaMay 10, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    Well done! I don't mind the miles; I just don't like climbs.

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  16. elizabethMay 11, 2016 at 1:34 AM

    Is this the first time I realized you must live near me? I'm from Vancouver!

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  17. Out And About GlobalMay 11, 2016 at 1:10 PM

    hooray, you made it!! I am in Germany this week and planning to do some of my own hiking.

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  18. abriannaMay 11, 2016 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful shot of the gorge-breathtaking.

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  19. Claire JustineMay 12, 2016 at 1:17 AM

    Whoo what a beautiful walk Tamar, stunning views and pictures. I want to try and walk up here :)

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  20. likeschocolateMay 12, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    It looks like it was worth it as the view is gorgeous! Have a great weekend!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com/2016/05/ivy-goes-to-botanical-gardens.html

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  21. Photo(Geo)grapherMay 12, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Great trip! Beautiful mountain views :-)

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  22. AnonymousMay 13, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful! That is quite the climb.

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