This past week, I experienced by far the most beautiful four day hike to the upper enchantment lakes in the North East Cascades just south of Canada. It was by far one of the most physical experiences that I have experienced(up there with marathons and kayaking across Lake Michigan). Speaking of the views, beauty and such, words don't even come close to describing this place. The Enchantments is a series of lakes located at about 8000 ft, snow covered, many still frozen, fresh glacier water streams and only accessible to few hikers (you have to buy permits and its very limited). It was absolutly breath taking if you had any breath left after getting there. The first day, we hiked all day, finishing a 2000ft climb over Asguard Pass that took 3hrs climbing rock and granite. The days were filled with summiting snow covered peaks, glacading down slopes, looking over cliffs, waterfalls and sleeping in 30 degree temps with no camp fires allowed. I wish it was all of you up there with me to experience this, It was a sort of bachelor party for Corban Cooper (marrying Becky's sister Laura). More pictures to come. I would love to talk to you all about it, that gives you a reason to talk to Becky and I..call us!
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Awesome Ben, reminds me of my experience climbing Ben Nevis the highest peak in Britain, except my friends didn't tell me we were climing the highest peak in Britain. Five hours later I figured it out as I was trudging through 3 feet of snow in my Puma's.
Happy 2-year to you and Becky, enjoy your time in Seattle, we'll talk soon.
Hasta...wg
These are amazing photographs Ben, but even more amazing is the feat of getting there to take the pxs.
You have definitely had some grueling experiences, haven't you?
Have you ever climbed a Palm tree?
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