Getting the Gear

After our training hike this weekend, our crew headed over to REI for it's big anniversary sale. Michelle wanted to get some hiking boots for our Mount Whitney expedition and I needed to get Rich's backpack (my anniversary gift to him from back in February).

When we got there, we were both pleasantly surprised to find excellent sales throughout the store. The backpacks Rich & I wanted were marked down $60 and $70! So, rather than just getting his, I grabbed both and just like that, our registry is nearly completed.



His & Hers has a whole new meaning! Our new bags :-)

Upstairs, Michelle and Melissa were trying on different styles and brands of hiking boots. Michelle wanted something that would work for Mount Whitney, but also be wearable for local hikes-- nothing too heavy duty that she'd never wear again! After trying both ankle and calf height boots, she decided on these ones:


Michelle modeling her new hiking boots (and muscular legs!)

Overall it was a very successful trip and a lot of fun...now to break in our gear!

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Location:Encinitas, CA