[Dean]

Anyone interested in joining me tomorrow a.m., I'll be at the 8 mile campground (white caravan) tent camping with my wife.  She'll drop me off at the TH in the a.m. and pick me up at the Snow Lake TH in the evening. 
I'm a slow but steady hiker so if you have the desire and the day free, come on up. 

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Dean - working in Utah for awhile and feeling like it is a 'paid' vacation.
http://www.summitpost.org/user_page.php?user_id=1160

[Dean]

Whew !! Did it today with a friend of WTM.  Went in Colchuck and out Snow Lake.  Long day but very satisfying. 

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Dean - working in Utah for awhile and feeling like it is a 'paid' vacation.
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[sarbar]

Wish I could have joined you!

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[trailjunky]

My plan is to try it the first week in October when the larch is gold.  Way to go Cascadehiker!

[Dean]

Sarbar, you would have been most welcome.  The traverse has been on my tick list for years and with my wife being able to drop me off at the Colchuck TH and pick me up at the Snow Lake TH later in the day,  I knew I was going to have to get it done. 

It turned out to be a perfect day.  Cool going up Aasgard and nice and sunny in the middle Enchantments.  I met Corey Bigler, a fellow summitpost member at the TH and we joined up to spend a great day together.


Thanks Trailjunky:  I'd like to do it again this fall when the larch are in full golden glory. 

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Dean - working in Utah for awhile and feeling like it is a 'paid' vacation.
http://www.summitpost.org/user_page.php?user_id=1160

[Dean]

A few pics from yesterday.  I know this may belong in the Trip report thread but maybe these might provide a little inspriration for anyone contemplating this hike.  As you can see,  I am in the process of converting the posted attachments to Flickr. 


Corey is about halfway up Aasgard


Looking back down at Colchuck Lake


Crystal Lake never fails to charm viewers like myself.


Prusik Peak presides over the area, including Talisman Lake

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Dean - working in Utah for awhile and feeling like it is a 'paid' vacation.
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[wildernessed]

Awesome, thanks for the recon !

[Kat]

thanks for the TR and pics.  Great job.  I just hope I can make it in 2 days 

[mpg]

I love that picture of Colchuck.   They must have got the dam fixed. 

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Hark how the sailor's cry
Joyously echoes nigh
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!!

[sarbar]

Yeah, the water does look higher than last month....nice shots!

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[Dean]

[Backpacker Joe]

Thanks Doc. You're a goodn.

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[salish]

Dean, tremendous photos. I'm thinking of heading up in September for the larches, too. Maybe just for an overnighter.

Cliff

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Our songs come from those mountains. Our dreams, our hopes are taken there in the hope that we will get guidance and support from wilderness.
—Tony Incashola, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

[Dean]

Thanks Cliff.  Yeah, larch time is the real prime time.  I didn't get up there last year but maybe, just maybe,  this year will work.  Regardless,  have a good trip come September.

BPJ,  aren't you about due for a trip up to the 'Chants?  Sweden?

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[Galadriel]

Your photos are inspiring- I 'm going to camp at Colchuck Thursday and go up Friday morning.  Can hardly wait!