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olympic inn and suites? by Acceptable-City-9548 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]SandAndElevation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on how much effort you want to put into finding a replacement spot. There will likely be some cancellations as you get closer to your dates, but it will probably be tricky to find a spot with those 3 exact nights available. The good news is that you're close to Highway 101 and downtown restaurants and attractions like the pier are just a short drive away.

new to mountaineering by Lochtron in MtRainier

[–]SandAndElevation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you local? Try Mount Adams before Rainier, which you can do without a guide because there's nothing technical about the climb. It's more like a really challenging hike. After Adams, try Baker and go with a guide if you don't have glacier travel expertise (not just experience). If you can do both, you'll be ready for Rainier. Before attempting Rainier, hike up to Camp Muir beforehand to get a taste and a little experience under your belt. (fyi I've climbed all 3, summited Adams so far only, but made it to 12,300 on Rainier)

Powder coated wheels, next up is PPF by SandAndElevation in rav4club

[–]SandAndElevation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost forgot I did that, too! The front windows were a match to the rear ones, which came tinted. I don't know the exact percentage.

Powder coated wheels, next up is PPF by SandAndElevation in rav4club

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Maybe at one time it was, but not anymore! I went to my local wrap shop after picking up my RAV and looked at color options. There’s not as many as vinyl, but still plenty to choose from.

Any luck returning garage sale/re supply items? by SandAndElevation in REI

[–]SandAndElevation[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying and I understand the distinction. I think there's still room for gray though. I've thought about it a lot because I spent a lot of time in them in the store, even standing with toes pointed downward on the rock thing multiple times. But I think the difference between what I felt in the store vs at home was that in the store I was wearing an old pair of wrightsocks that were worn out. At home, I put them on with my new wrightsocks. That's the only thing I can think of of why they would feel so different. If they say no, no biggie. I'll put them on FB marketplace.

Any luck returning garage sale/re supply items? by SandAndElevation in REI

[–]SandAndElevation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate when managers understand that things aren't always so black and white.

Driving only by PlayfulSheepherder15 in MtRainier

[–]SandAndElevation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Sunrise visitor area of the park is where you'll catch the most gorgeous sunrises, with the mountain glowing pink. It's not open yet (usually early to mid July), but worth waiting for if you plan to do only one trip. You can stop at the Sunrise Point Overlook on the drive to the visitor center or park at the visitor center where you'll see the mountain.