We did something different for our first outing of the year. We skied and snowshoed 4 miles in to a hut. The huts are heated, have filtered water, kitchens, sleep pads and more. You don't need to bring much in your packs.
Mark, Scott, Dan, Mark, Chris, Dave, Andrew, Kyle and Doug
Taking a break
Copper Creek Hut
Relaxing by the propane stove
Master Chef Scott cooking up a big tender roast, potato casserole, peas and onions!
The west side of Mt. Rainier as seen from a peak near the hut.
What a great sunset!