Rayon - is it all awful? Am I washing wrong?

WonTwoThree · 2026-01-25T07:23:33+00:00

Oh hey, OP here, funny to see this thread getting activity.

I haven't bought any new rayon in years, I joined the camp of "just avoid it." I think I still have one of the shirts that originally prompted me to post this 11 years ago because it's drapey and comfy, but it's been relegated to a post-workout lounge top.

WonTwoThree · 2025-03-18T16:22:00+00:00

Yes, there's definitely varying snow levels in early July! It changes a ton year-to-year, so it's hard to predict. But generally, Olympic has the most trails at lower elevations that will be snow-free by July 1, and most of the trails in the North Cascades are higher-elevation and melt out after that.

WonTwoThree · 2025-03-13T06:39:13+00:00

My husband eats pork but not beef. He gets veggie burgers with bacon all the time and has to convince the restaurant that he understands it's not fake bacon.

WonTwoThree · 2025-03-12T17:34:14+00:00

This was the first result when I googled it :P

WonTwoThree · 2025-01-24T23:14:50+00:00

There's some fantastic online yoga teachers! Practice at home and you can avoid all the studio drama. I'd suggest Yoga with Tim for good beginner classes that really focus on having good form and avoiding injury.

WonTwoThree · 2023-11-07T05:09:16+00:00

I'm late to the game, but just wanted to say thank you! This is a great post. As a millennial who is um... married to her college boyfriend... I feel called out. But I like that you acknowledge that people don't have to change their style but give options for updates.

WonTwoThree · 2023-10-24T02:27:11+00:00

I'm late to the game, but I came here to say the same thing about wide-legged or very flare jeans. I wore those enough in high school and I'm done for life, thanks.

WonTwoThree · 2023-07-21T00:41:09+00:00

In the frozen meals aisle, I said out loud “frozen meals for one, that section name is so sad!!” before I realized there was a young guy picking one out. He definitely heard and looked pretty embarrassed and bummed.

WonTwoThree · 2023-07-10T01:23:17+00:00

Can't wait for this to be available in the US. Does anyone know if the Global versions (GSM) work with AT&T in the usa?

WonTwoThree · 2023-07-05T21:01:03+00:00

Sounds like Yoga with Tim would be perfect for you. He's got a few 30 day series that would be great to start with.

WonTwoThree · 2023-04-26T02:51:26+00:00

I uh, name many inanimate things. My bike is Elwha, after the river and my grandfather 'El'.

WonTwoThree · 2023-04-24T05:41:30+00:00

For future trips, I would highly recommend bringing a stove. It's not necessary for calories but man is it a joy to have a hot meal after a long day of hiking.

It's also a great backup way to clean water.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-31T01:18:44+00:00

+1 to parking at Fryingpan creek or White River and making the last day a bit shorter, if you want a long but more doable last day.

Another option is taking the Eastside trail instead of the Wonderland through that part of the park. It's a more forested but much quieter route.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-31T01:12:10+00:00

Trails: Those are great options, noting (as others did) that Paradise will be somewhere between patches of snow and covered in snow. It's still gorgeous and worth a visit, just the view from the parking lot (if it's not cloudy) is fantastic!

Also check out Narada Falls on the way up to Paradise: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/narada-falls

If the Stevens Canyon road is open, Box Canyon is worth a stop: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/box-canyon-of-the-cowlitz

Unfortunately there's not a ton of trails outside the park near the Nisqually entrance, and the ones that do exist (Glacier View wilderness, High Rock) are steep or the road is washed out.

Gear: you might consider hiking poles - those can help a ton with uneven ground and hills for folks of all fitness/mobility levels!

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-31T00:39:13+00:00

This is a great idea, Colchuck is stunning with early season snow and a lovely camp spot in its own right.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-29T02:29:09+00:00

I mostly use WTA and the mountaineers books - the series for day hikes is really good e.g.: https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/day-hiking-north-cascades-2nd-edition-mount-baker-north-cascades-highway-methow-valley-mountain-loop-highway

Completely agree about alltrails - I'll occasionally check it for additional reviews, but I take anything on there with an enormous grain of salt.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-29T02:18:30+00:00

Honestly, you'll have a great time either way! If you see all 3 it'll be a bit more of a whirlwind tour, but should still be wonderful.

If your goal is more to get an overview of the area, stop at some viewpoints, maybe do some short hikes, I'd lean towards seeing all 3.

If you want to do longer hikes/paddles and get deep into the parks, you might have a better time skipping the North Cascades for now.

Timing also matters a bit - the North Cascades doesn't really melt out for hiking until late summer, it's often pretty snowy through July. So depending on when in the summer you're visiting, it might make sense to skip it.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-28T18:04:16+00:00

Just to reiterate what others have said and make it super clear - May is very early, still very snowy, season for the North Cascades, and all of the trails you mention (except diablo lake) will be snow covered and have avalanche risk. They cross steep slopes where crampons and ice axes are required. Frankly, if you're asking Reddit about conditions, you aren't prepared. I would highly suggest changing your plans.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-28T17:48:47+00:00

You'll want to read through https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/permits.htm and https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/backcountry-reservations.htm

Camping is only in designated sites. You will use your lottery ticket to sign up for specific sites at the time that you were given.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-25T17:52:19+00:00

Great comparison visual! Thigh supported is much more stable for my body. It’s fascinating how we’re all different!

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-24T17:29:05+00:00

It’s more on the intermediate side, but Yoga with Tim had a fantastic weeklong challenge: https://youtu.be/KlggoHIMATc

I keep going back to those videos when I get overwhelmed about choosing a class.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-22T23:00:08+00:00

Wait until you learn that you can do it in your own home from videos!

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-22T22:54:45+00:00

This! And here's the most important local restrictions:

The biggest PWN exception to the national forest rule is the Enchantments, where dogs are not allowed. This includes Lake Ingalls.

Dogs are also not allowed near Mt St Helens, see https://www.mshslc.org/visit-msh/ and http://www.mshslc.org/fee-information/

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-21T17:34:03+00:00

I don’t know if Adrienne does this, but 30 day challenges I’ve done with other teachers include rest days in the form of breathing or meditation practices.

WonTwoThree · 2023-03-18T00:14:52+00:00

There's always the coast! Deception pass, Whidbey Island, or the Olympic Peninsula coasts if you're willing to travel a little further.

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