Mt. Rainier Day Hike | Whitestone Monastery

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Whitestone Monastery

Our lady of

New Home of the
MONKS OF MARY
MOTHER OF THE WORD

Mt. RAINER day HIKE

September, 2022

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Starting early, our hike begins in the woods

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Monk standing on a tree

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Monk staring at a bridge he should have crossed

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After a grueling 3000 feet elevation gain through the woods, our first peek at the mountains

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Monk on trail

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First peek at Mt. Rainier

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Bald mountain, bald monk

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Oldest cabin in the park

Berries. Delicious.

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Back in the woods after thirteen miles, walking with the help of two sticks

How can I support the monks?

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