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== Packing == | == Packing == | ||
Based on camping at the same zone last year at an unprotected (windy) site, it can be cold, wet, and a bit windy at | Based on camping at the same zone last year at an unprotected (windy) site, it can be cold, wet, and a bit windy at snow lake. Parts of Core Enchantments can be quite windy, though usually only in short segments. It's the PNW, so of course need to be ready for rain all the time. | ||
The | The [http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.48401514684575&lon=-120.7506937890625#.V8UgJpMrJE4|7-day weather forecast] shows highs around 50-55F and lows overnight around 35-40F. If I recall, it dropped to or below freezing overnight last year. | ||
There is plenty of running water around, we'll just need to purify it. | |||
There is plenty of running water around, we'll just need to | |||
Every person will need: | Every person will need: | ||
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* light/lamp and batteries | * light/lamp and batteries | ||
* good rain/wind shell | * good rain/wind shell | ||
* a good warm sleeping bag | * a good warm sleeping bag + mat | ||
* 2 liters of water bottles | * 2 liters of water bottles | ||
* layers! down jacket! | * layers! down jacket! | ||
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* <strike>bear-proof food storage (canisters? Is hanging food sufficient?)</strike> | * <strike>bear-proof food storage (canisters? Is hanging food sufficient?)</strike> | ||
** (NOTE: Seems like bears are not a big concern. Rodents and ravens are the problem. There seems to be consensus that odor-prof bags and hanging are sufficient. Bring some twine and stuff sacks and we should be fine. -mako) | ** (NOTE: Seems like bears are not a big concern. Rodents and ravens are the problem. There seems to be consensus that odor-prof bags and hanging are sufficient. Bring some twine and stuff sacks and we should be fine. -mako) | ||
* <strike>tents and ground mats</strike> (should be set if folks bring stuff below) | * <strike>tents and ground mats</strike> (should be set if folks bring stuff below) | ||
** B+L have a 2-person tent | ** B+L have a 2-person tent | ||
** M+M have a 2-person tent | ** M+M have a 2-person tent | ||
** Nate has a 2-person tent | ** Nate has a 2-person tent | ||
* <strike>water purification</strike> (seems like we're in good shape if everybody brings stuff below) | * <strike>water purification</strike> (seems like we're in good shape if everybody brings stuff below) | ||
** B will bring a filter and emergency iodine; might want a faster option | ** B will bring a filter and emergency iodine; might want a faster option | ||
** Nate also has a filter. The filter is good. | ** Nate also has a filter. The filter is good. | ||
** M+M have a Sawyer Mini filter and some tablets. | ** M+M have a Sawyer Mini filter and some tablets. | ||
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** M+M have a MSR Dragonfly & x2 MSR fuel canisters. We have probably 10 meals (for 2x people) worth of fuel in our bigger containers. | ** M+M have a MSR Dragonfly & x2 MSR fuel canisters. We have probably 10 meals (for 2x people) worth of fuel in our bigger containers. | ||
** Nate has a whisperlight and 2 fuel containers. One is very big. | ** Nate has a whisperlight and 2 fuel containers. One is very big. | ||
* | * maps, navigation | ||
** B will provide maps | ** B will provide maps | ||
** | ** M+M have compasses and such | ||
M+M's packing list is [[Enchantments2016/MM |here]] | M+M's packing list is [[Enchantments2016/MM |here]] | ||
== Food == | == Food/Meals == | ||
Let's divide up meals. There are 7 people and seven meals. We can cook in parallel on all of our tiny stoves/pots but it might simplify things if we just sign up for a meal. We're bringing stuff for 7 people! | Let's divide up meals. There are 7 people and seven meals. We can cook in parallel on all of our tiny stoves/pots but it might simplify things if we just sign up for a meal. We're bringing stuff for 7 people! | ||
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Please remember that M+M+B are vegetarian! If you can do it all veg, that's ideal. | Please remember that M+M+B are vegetarian! If you can do it all veg, that's ideal. | ||
* | * Saturday Lunch + Snacks (probably something like sandwiches w/ no cooking?) | ||
* <strike>Saturday Dinner</strike> (M+M) | * <strike>Saturday Dinner</strike> (M+M) | ||
* Sunday Breakfast (cooked?) | * Sunday Breakfast (cooked?) | ||
* | * Sunday Lunch + Snacks (maybe sandwiches, etc, w/ no cooking?) | ||
* <strike>Sunday Dinner</strike> (M+M) | * <strike>Sunday Dinner</strike> (M+M) | ||
* Monday Breakfast (cooked?) | * Monday Breakfast (cooked?) | ||
* | * Monday Lunch + Snacks | ||
M+M will take plan and bring stuff for dinners. We've got a bunch of [https://www.northbaytrading.com/freeze-and-air-dried-hot-vegetable-blend dried vegetables w/ spicy peppers], dehydrated tofu, as well as some other freeze dried vegetables and fruits. We'll need help to cook on all our stoves in parallel but it should make for | M+M will take plan and bring stuff for dinners. We've got a bunch of [https://www.northbaytrading.com/freeze-and-air-dried-hot-vegetable-blend dried vegetables w/ spicy peppers], dehydrated tofu, as well as some other freeze dried vegetables and fruits. We'll need help to cook on all our stoves in parallel but it should make for pretty good dinners | ||
Our plan is: | Our plan is: | ||
* '''Saturday Dinner:''' Japanese curry rice w/ many veggies + tofu | * '''Saturday Dinner:''' Japanese curry rice w/ many veggies + tofu | ||
* '''Sunday Dinner:''' | * '''Sunday Dinner:''' Beans and rice / tortilla soup w/ side veggies | ||
== Route/Schedule == | == Route/Schedule == | ||
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* [[http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/enchantment-lakes WTA Page]] | * [[http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/enchantment-lakes WTA Page]] | ||
* [[http://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=47.51015,-120.76119&z=12&b=f&a=mba Caltopo (USGS) Map]] | * [[http://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=47.51015,-120.76119&z=12&b=f&a=mba Caltopo (USGS) Map]] | ||
The "loop" trail, from one trailhead to the other via Core Enchantments, is about 18 miles and 6400ft elevation gain (depending on the direction hiked). The maximum elevation is about 7800ft. | The "loop" trail, from one trailhead to the other via Core Enchantments, is about 18 miles and 6400ft elevation gain (depending on the direction hiked). The maximum elevation is about 7800ft. | ||
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The Enchantments are in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, part of Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The closest town is Leavenworth, which is reasonably large (and weird), and only a few miles away. The drive from Seattle via Rt 2 takes a bit under 3 hours; it's also possible to drive a little longer but faster via I-90 and then north on the East side of the Cascades. | The Enchantments are in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, part of Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The closest town is Leavenworth, which is reasonably large (and weird), and only a few miles away. The drive from Seattle via Rt 2 takes a bit under 3 hours; it's also possible to drive a little longer but faster via I-90 and then north on the East side of the Cascades. | ||
Snow Lake is at ~5500ft; east trailhead | Snow Lake is at ~5500ft; east trailhead is ~1400ft; west trailhead is ~3600ft; Asgard pass (the high point) is ~7800ft. | ||
We can go east-to-west (more elevation gain) or west-to-east (more elevation drop). From our experience hiking last year, the most painful part was the descent downhill to the east trailhead, so it would be nice to avoid that. It would also be nice to not hike through Core or in general much up and down with full packs (the first day, most food). These both make east-to-west appealing. | We can go east-to-west (more elevation gain) or west-to-east (more elevation drop). From our experience hiking last year, the most painful part was the descent downhill to the east trailhead, so it would be nice to avoid that. It would also be nice to not hike through Core or in general much up and down with full packs (the first day, most food). These both make east-to-west appealing. | ||
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'''9/3 Sat:''' drive out early in 2 cars, hike up to camp site from east trailhead. Slow party goes direct, fast party does car ferrying to leave one vehicle at west trailhead, then catches up. | '''9/3 Sat:''' drive out early in 2 cars, hike up to camp site from east trailhead. Slow party goes direct, fast party does car ferrying to leave one vehicle at west trailhead, then catches up. | ||
Awake at | Awake at 6:30am, leave Seattle at '''7:00am''', drive 125miles on Rt. 2 (~2h45m), arrive at trailhead at '''10:00am''', hike 8 miles and up 4000ft in about 6-8 hours, arrive at Snow Lake around '''5pm''', have an hour or so to settle in as it gets dark. Possibly send fast group ahead earlier in the day to grab a good campsite? | ||
'''9/4 Sun:''' day hike up around Core Enchantments (w/o full bags), or hang around camp site at Snow Lake. It's about 5miles and 2200ft to Asgard pass, or 2miles and 1500ft just to core enchantments. | '''9/4 Sun:''' day hike up around Core Enchantments (w/o full bags), or hang around camp site at Snow Lake. It's about 5miles and 2200ft to Asgard pass, or 2miles and 1500ft just to core enchantments. | ||
'''9/5 Mon:''' hike up | '''9/5 Mon:''' hike up through Core Enchantments, through Aasgard Pass, and down to west trailhead. Depending on time and energy, drive home or stay in Leavenworth (if too tired to drive?). Long day! | ||
Awake at '''7:30am''', on the trail by '''9:00am''' hike 11 miles and ~2200ft in 8 hours or so, get to the trailhead around '''6pm'''. Rinse in the river, dinner in Leavenworth, on the road home by '''9pm''', ~3hr drive via I-90, home around '''midnight'''. | |||
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