Day 1. Enchantments 8.8 miles


We out hea!!!

Whew! What a day! Today is Monday but you won’t be reading this until at least Friday night. We got up nice and early and had a hearty and healthy breakfast for 8 are Renaissance Cafe in Leavenworth. Highly recommend. Headed out to the Snow Lakes trailhead with the caravan and got all the parking figured out.




Myself, Claire, Vicky, Davey, Nick, Megs, Paul, and Michael! 

The hike was definitely a bit kicker for everyone! 8.8 miles in and 4,100 ft of elevation gain. We ended up hiking in a couple smaller groups, took our time and breaks when we needed, and all made it to Upper Snow Lake in the afternoon. Alright, enough of my yapping, here’s some photos!!


Beautiful Claire at the trailhead


Bridge over stoked waters


Stoke River... Jk, Icicle River? 




Berrrrrrrriiiiiiieeeeeees!!!


Random rock below bridge in creek?
No one at all:

Me:



Snack Rock






Lil’ fuzzies




Rough terrain 






See the waterfall bottom right?


So pretty, looks photoshopped!!


Cool concrete bridge aka “Mosquito Crossing” 





We got to a campsite that is pretty close to the border of our camping zone, and with such a perfect view and swimming beach, we decided to call it home! (Possibly for the next four nights!) 


Claire preparing to dip at our camp’s beach


It’s cooooold!!


“Lose feeling and blood flow in your fingertips” kine cold...


Ahhhhhh!

Well, I wish I could write more about what happened today, because a lot happened, but it’s 10:02pm and I’m BEAT! 

Summaries: Maximum stoke, grueling hike, berries, gorgeous views, magnificent lakes, Nick and Megs saw a mountain goat, beach camp, hellish mosquitos.. Am I forgetting anything? Oh yeah, more hellish mosquitos!!

Gonna hit the hay, thanks for reading!!

Comments

  1. Dona ZavislanAugust 7, 2020 at 8:52 PM

    Gorgeous pics! Curse those mosquitos!! Great to hear from ya.

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  2. Sarah T.August 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    😍 Gorgeous scenery, it's fun to see you and Claire back in your element!
    Snack Rock seems like my kinda place! 😋
    That was definitely some rough trail through the boulders! 😲

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    1. David TeeheeAugust 20, 2020 at 11:19 PM

      I love a good Snack Rock! Yeah, this trail was definitely some tough terrain! And steep too!

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