On the Eagle Peak Trail as it emerges from dense evergreen forests into alpine meadows amidst scree and talus slopes. A dayhike into the Tatoosh Range of Mt. Rainier National Park. The time’s 15:15 this Sunday afternoon on the 2nd of August 2009. Yes, it’s a late start, and, hey, at least I’m well rested from a good night’s sleep and these summer days are long at these northern latitudes.