[Training Day]

During these fitfully sunny days of April, one might wonder how one would start preparing for the next in a series of epic summers. I can only speak for myself: a weekend trip to the Frenchman's Coulee at the Columbia River Gorge in Washington provides ample opportunity to sharpen one's backpacking, orienteering, sport climbing, and communicating skills.

(Photographs courtesy of Kristen's cellular telephone)