Just got back from 5 days in the Core! Simply amazing , words and pics cannot come close to describing the beauty of that place. It was a brutal hike for this 64 yr old seasoned human but worth every, bruise, cut, scrape, insect bite sore muscle, not to mention 1 blister and 3 hiker toes.
Loved hiking up to Lakes Colchuck and Stuart midweek before social media. Was literally paradise. Seen 2 goats down at 1800 feet on the Snow Creek trail once, was a little surprised to see them so low.
I would NOT recommend this hike to anyone who isn’t in great physical shape. This is a very l-o-n-g and strenuous hike, with a ton of rock scrambling. Regardless of what others have claimed about it being 21 miles, according to both my Apple Watch and my iPhone’s health app, it was a little over 25 miles. It was (by far) the most strenuous day hike my wife and I have ever attempted.
Agreed! It is super intense. The hardest day hike we’ve ever done so far. Be prepared for a long one but beautiful rewarding views. Only attempt if well prepared physically and mentally
@@alvarobazan7683 - Although my phone didn't have a signal 95% of the time, my Apple Watch and iPhone kept track of my movements throughout the entire hike.
Amazing video! Great production quality, and excellent tips too. Made me consider doing this hike during the trip to Washington state I am planning now. Assuming I can get myself in the proper shape to do this challenging hike in one day. Thanks for sharing!!
This was a fantastic video of the hike. My friends and I have done it a handful of times and you guys captured all of the beauty. I did appreciate how you touched on the death March being so long 😂 we usually start in the dark and try to finish before sundown so it was interesting to see you doing it opposite. Great video, thanks for sharing!
The enchantments is still one of our favourite hikes ever! We also lived in Canada for a couple of years and did many hiking videos of the Canadian Rockies / Vancouver island. Welcome to our channel!
I think our fitness level was moderate-advanced. We’d done many longer multi-day hikes in the past, but this one was our longest day hike ever. We weren’t in our best hiking shape last summer compared to other years. But actually we struggled mostly with just aching feet and blisters at the end of it 😅 not so much the fitness level as once you’re in the core enchantments area it’s mostly downhill / no steep climbing
Nicely done. 👍 Solid cinematography too. 💪 It looks like the first few lakes were the highlights of the hike. How long is it one way to Asgard Pass and that set of lakes?
Thanks! We loved the enchantments hike! 😚 Colchuck lake and the lakes above Aasgard pass were definitely our favourite. The pass is pretty steep so takes at least 5-6 hours to get up to the core zone where all the lakes are. Would be hard coming down Aasgard!
@@worldwildhearts Thanks! We were considering doing part of this hike. It seems like it'll have to be a backpacking trip until the kids are older for massive day hikes like we used to do before kids. 😁 It's like a Wind River Range type of hike.
Love the video! I did this a couple of years ago. Planning to go again next month! I don't really recall the section on the way to Snow Lakes with the granite slab and ladder - is there a sharp drop off? I have a friend that I hike and trail run with and she's planning to go with me next month but can have trouble with sharp drop offs. Thank you!
Really well done video. I'm going in September. Did you filter your water? Noticed the straight scoop into your hydration pack reservoir (i think)...maybe you used an inline filter on your hp? Just curious.
Thanks!! We hiked in July and it was pretty warm! We have a Camelbak and we refilled it in the lakes at least three times 😅 we used water tabs to purify the water. definitely need either purification tabs or a water bottle with filter!
@@worldwildhearts Hi, this might be stupid question. Other hikers were saying it was 9 miles to get to Colchuck Lake. Is this another quicker route to colchuck lake? I have never done strenuous hike but planning to hike to Colchuck lake. Btw awesome video. Beautiful views and good information on the trail.
What was the distance from the parking area to the lake? I was thinking of doing an out&back for just that part. I know it took you 2 hours, but I'm wondering about the distance as I may be slower than you. Great video btw!
You need a national forest day pass, which was $5 when we did the hike and can be purchased at the 7/11 in Leavenworth. Then, you need to fill out your contact information / details on the backcountry card at the trailhead which doesn’t cost any extra money. This applies even if you’re just doing it as a day hike since the rangers need to know to search for you if you don’t make it to your endpoint by the date listed on your form. If you’re planning to do it this time of year, keep in mind that it’s getting colder and there is potential for snow / more variable conditions. Check the AllTrails comments on the trail before you head out to see if there is any potential danger from recent hikers
