This is an D level Mazama Hike that occurs in a wilderness area. D level hikes are very difficult, very strenuous trips in difficult conditions. No specific distance or elevation gain. Special equipment, conditioning, and experience may be required. D level hikes require you to apply; once you apply you will receive an email within a few days letting you know if you have been accepted onto the hike.

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Activity Notes

Update: Aasgard Pass got 3 feet of snow yesterday. It could melt before 10/10, but the forecast is calling for more. This hike is tough enough without snow.

Backup plan or cancellation will be announced soon.  

Enchantments Thru-Hike in one day during Larch Madness.

We'll do an early 5am start at the Stuart/Colchuck TH after leaving some cars at the Snow LakesTH - which we'll attempt to reach by around 10pm that evening. Since this trail is a bit of an obstacle course, timing can vary widely. Reach out to me if you have a vehicle with high clearance and an interest in driving people to the upper trailhead. Avoiding the shuttle system would make this a peak experience. *If we end up voting as a group to take the shuttle, it will be an extra $33 per person. 

All trails says 19 miles, 4800 ft elevation gain. I think it's closer to 22 miles 4900 ft elevation.

This is a very long, strenuous day and I will screen out people who don't have recent vigorous training in their profile. We will be hiking in the dark for a good portion of the final stretch. Recommending two headlamps per person or batteries/chargers. 

Descriptions of the different sections of this trail:

Chapter 1

Very crowded 4 miles to Colchuck Lake 1-2 hours

Chapter 2

Large rock scramble with some scree on the steep ascent of Assguard Pass. 2-4 hours 

Chapter 3

Mild hike through the Upper Core taking pictures of goats and lakes. 1 hour

Chapter 4

Beginning of the slab section that goes through another several more lakes. 

Chapter 5

2-4 hours of slab descent and more large rock scrambling. 

Chapter 6

The Death March. Not technical, but rocky switchbacks that will likely drain the energy from your soul. <br>  

Please study multiple reviews of this trail before applying. 

Team selection will be completed by September 12th. 

This event is for members only. 

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