When I found out my brother was taking a week off from his medical residency in Spokane, I jumped at the opportunity to drive up from Utah. Some part of my inner psyche had been itching for a road trip: this was my chance. We had talked about the possibility of a week-long backpacking trip somewhere in Washington, but no definite plans had been formulated. Unfortunately for my professional life, I thrive off of spontaneity. My brother is no help in that department.

We finally decided to go backpacking in the Glacier Peak ... (more)