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2004

Lucy joins Peter for a complete hike of the John Muir Trail from Happy Valley in Yosemite to the summit of Whitney.

Peter hikes Mt. Rainier's 95 mile Wonderland Trail with Jim Slade.

The family together at our Albany house for Christmas and New Year.

2003

The year we purchased our prestigious beach house in Albany, West Australia.

Various climbs in the Cascades with visiting Aussie friends, Ken and Lee Sampson.

Peter and Jeff Warner go hiking and climbing in the Sierra Nevada.

2002

A winter climb of Mount St. Helens.

Jordan graduates from ITT with an Associate Degree in CAD.

Peter finally reaches the summit of Mount Sill accompanied by Jim Slade.

Lucy's brother and nieces visit Vancouver for winter sports.

2001

A Himalayan trek in Nepal from Lukla to Kala Patar, above the Everest Base Camp.

A visit from Peter's son Chris, and his three daughters from Perth, Australia.

A 110 mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington State.

A winter climb of Mount St. Helens

A visit to Windsor Locks, Ct. and Boston, Ma. to catch up with Lucy's family

2000

Peter and Lucy climb Mount Shasta in northern California

Peter climbs Mount Shuksan and Glacier Peak in the North Cascades

Jordan's high school graduation from Trinity College in Louisville, Ky.

Visit to Vancouver by Ellen, Lucy's sister

1999

Peter's retirement as a B747 captain from United Parcel Service (UPS). Son Jeremy joins the crew for the last flight from Alaska

Visit to the USA by Chris, Peter's Aussie based son ... we all meet in Reno, Nv.

Lucy meets Peter in Cologne, Germany on one of his last flights with UPS
1998

Another Alaskan Christmas with Lucy and Jordan during Peter's layover in Anchorage, with polar bears, darts and silly hats.

Peter and Lucy summit on their annual climb of Mount Hood.

Peter and Jordan attempt a very difficult route on Mount Jefferson.

1997

The year Peter and Lucy finally reached the summit of Mount Jefferson.

A summer spent rock climbing on Smith Rocks in Oregon with Lucy and Jordan.

A visit by Mal Hill from Australia for climbs of Hood, Jefferson and Smith Rocks.

Two trips to the Sierras for climbs of Whitney and Sill.

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Dueling marmots on the slopes of Mt. RainierA friendly carpet python on the beach below our house.Christmas Downunder: Jordan, Chris, Amy and EmilyPeter & Lucy on the summit of Mt. Whitney (14,495') at the end of the 212 mile hike along the John Muir TrailTanja & Chris on the rocks in AlbanyEarly morning on the John Muir Trail.  Mt. Lyell (13,300') in the background.The Sierra skyline behind Mammoth Lakes, CALucy facing off at Smith RocksThe family under the FallsPeter holding up the summit rocks of Mt. JeffersonJordan hanging out on Smith RocksXmas Eve darts in AlaskaXmas shopping in Anchorage, AlaskaPeter and Lucy on the summit of Mt. Hood (11,234')Jordan on the lower slopes of Mt. Jefferson, OregonThe Polar Bear at the Regal AlaskanPeter on the summit of Mt. Sill (14,153')The Black bear that looked like a GrizzlyLucy and guitarJordan & snowboard on Mt. St. HelensLucy's Bostonian nieces on a Northwest visitJordan's graduation from ITTPeter & Lucy on a winter ascent of Mt. St. HelensLucy with her mother and sistersLucy and Peter on the summit of Mt. St. HelensAnsell Adams Wilderness - Californian Sierra NevadaPeter on the Pacific Crest TrailJordan and his Aussie niecesLucy on the streets of KathmanduView from Mt. Shuksan, North CascadesPeter and Lucy on the summit of Shasta (14,160')Peter at rest on Mt. ShastaLucy on the slopes of Mt. ShastaLucy and sister EllenJordan's high school graduationJordan re-wiring the condoPeter and Lucy on the RhineChris and Lucy on the Seattle water frontPeter's last flight, with son Jeremy on boardJordan, Chris and father at a Casino in RenoXmas Eve darts in AlaskaPeter and Lucy on the summit of Mt. Hood (11,234')Jordan on the lower slopes of Mt. Jefferson, ORXmas shopping in Anchorage, AlaskaThe Polar Bear at the Regal AlaskanThe Sierra skyline behind Mammoth Lakes, CAThe family under the fallsLucy facing off at Smith RocksPeter holding up the summit rocks of Mt. JeffersonJordan hanging out on Smith RocksMountain Goats in our home StateLucy on our annual ascent of Mt.HoodAutumn sunrise from our house at the end of the worldPeter holding up the Muir HutWilson surfing a point breakThe family below our house at the end of the worldJordan the DJ