The Enchantments and Prusik Peak
Owens, Stacy and I spent four days backpacking and climbing in the Enchantments. Stacy and I climbed Prusik Peak via the West Ridge (5.7) which was an absolutely amazing climb in an amazing place. 83 photosThursday, July 12
12 Jul 2018 - 09:09
Starting out at the trail head
Starting out at the trail head
12 Jul 2018 - 09:40
12 Jul 2018 - 10:09
We stopped to gaze up at Snow Creek Wall and try to pick out Outer Space (5.9) that we climbed last summer.
We stopped to gaze up at Snow Creek Wall and try to pick out Outer Space (5.9) that we climbed last summer.
12 Jul 2018 - 11:54
This family of goats grazes along the trail here every morning
This family of goats grazes along the trail here every morning
12 Jul 2018 - 12:18
Small well maintained bridge on our way up to Snow Lake.
Small well maintained bridge on our way up to Snow Lake.
12 Jul 2018 - 12:32
The day was getting very hot and this part of the trail switched back, up and and up this boulder field.
The day was getting very hot and this part of the trail switched back, up and and up this boulder field.
12 Jul 2018 - 13:15
In order to save weight and space, Stacy and I each only carried 1 Litter of water, which meant we had been running dry for some time on this very hot day when we made it to Nadda Lake. We stopped and filtered some life giving water before continuing to our destination for the day.
In order to save weight and space, Stacy and I each only carried 1 Litter of water, which meant we had been running dry for some time on this very hot day when we made it to Nadda Lake. We stopped and filtered some life giving water before continuing to our destination for the day.
12 Jul 2018 - 13:19
Yes it is. Stacy and Owens filtering water and cooling off.
Yes it is. Stacy and Owens filtering water and cooling off.
12 Jul 2018 - 14:32
After quite a hot day of hiking, we arrived at Snow Lake.
After quite a hot day of hiking, we arrived at Snow Lake.
12 Jul 2018 - 14:34
The log jam separating upper Snow Lake from lower Snow Lake was quite huge.
The log jam separating upper Snow Lake from lower Snow Lake was quite huge.
12 Jul 2018 - 14:36
A huge log jam and small dike separate upper Snow Lake from lower Snow Lake. The only way across is to walk along the dike. Or I suppose you could try your luck on the logs.
A huge log jam and small dike separate upper Snow Lake from lower Snow Lake. The only way across is to walk along the dike. Or I suppose you could try your luck on the logs.
12 Jul 2018 - 15:50
There were no open campsites around Snow Lake the first night. We were forced to bivy in what amounted to a fairly dry swamp. Besieged with mosquitoes, we spent most of our time in our bug nets.
There were no open campsites around Snow Lake the first night. We were forced to bivy in what amounted to a fairly dry swamp. Besieged with mosquitoes, we spent most of our time in our bug nets.
12 Jul 2018 - 15:54
A huge old stump under water just out from our first campsite
A huge old stump under water just out from our first campsite
12 Jul 2018 - 15:58
Once you pushed through the over grown brush and out into the lake, the view was actually quite nice.
Once you pushed through the over grown brush and out into the lake, the view was actually quite nice.
12 Jul 2018 - 16:01
Owens did a bit of exploratory swimming, and claimed some new "land" for his kingdom.
Owens did a bit of exploratory swimming, and claimed some new "land" for his kingdom.
Friday, July 13
13 Jul 2018 - 09:31
Our sad campsite beset at all hours with mosquitoes
Our sad campsite beset at all hours with mosquitoes
13 Jul 2018 - 11:46
Our campsite for the next two night was incredible! An amazing view, easy access to the water for filtering and swimming. A complete 180 turn around from the swamp from day one. Still mosquitoes everywhere though.
Our campsite for the next two night was incredible! An amazing view, easy access to the water for filtering and swimming. A complete 180 turn around from the swamp from day one. Still mosquitoes everywhere though.
13 Jul 2018 - 11:52
Adam and Owens getting settled into our new camp and getting ready to prepare lunch.
Adam and Owens getting settled into our new camp and getting ready to prepare lunch.
13 Jul 2018 - 13:25
Snow Lake was unbelievable clear and beautiful
Snow Lake was unbelievable clear and beautiful
13 Jul 2018 - 13:32
A typical view from our campsite
A typical view from our campsite
13 Jul 2018 - 13:42
This of course before I put my bug net on. Couldn't stay like this for long.
This of course before I put my bug net on. Couldn't stay like this for long.
13 Jul 2018 - 13:46
With out a doubt Stacy got the best hammock spot.
With out a doubt Stacy got the best hammock spot.
13 Jul 2018 - 13:47
13 Jul 2018 - 14:42
Snow Lake was predictable VERY cold, but it was hot and we were stinky, so swim we must. Owens and I attempted to make a Raft out of drift wood, it didn't work so well, but one super floaty piece worked well enough on it's own.
Snow Lake was predictable VERY cold, but it was hot and we were stinky, so swim we must. Owens and I attempted to make a Raft out of drift wood, it didn't work so well, but one super floaty piece worked well enough on it's own.
13 Jul 2018 - 15:27
One of the more scenic places we've camped.
One of the more scenic places we've camped.
13 Jul 2018 - 18:27
We took a evening walk around Snow Lake, The Temple looming large over everything. The last rays of sun light catching on a small island.
We took a evening walk around Snow Lake, The Temple looming large over everything. The last rays of sun light catching on a small island.
13 Jul 2018 - 18:39
Deep greens around Snow Lake as the sun set on a very relaxing day.
Deep greens around Snow Lake as the sun set on a very relaxing day.
13 Jul 2018 - 18:55
Moss growing over where a small stream ran just inches under the dirt.
Moss growing over where a small stream ran just inches under the dirt.
Saturday, July 14
14 Jul 2018 - 00:11
I started taking some night shots around 11:30pm, the last night still dieing away in the sky.
I started taking some night shots around 11:30pm, the last night still dieing away in the sky.
14 Jul 2018 - 00:42
As the sky finished darkening we were treated to a truly aw inspiring canvas of stars.
As the sky finished darkening we were treated to a truly aw inspiring canvas of stars.
14 Jul 2018 - 01:01
It was the first day of a new moon, which meant that other than the stars, everything around us was perfectly dark.
It was the first day of a new moon, which meant that other than the stars, everything around us was perfectly dark.
14 Jul 2018 - 01:13
I forgot and turned my headlamp on during an exposure, however it ended up being pretty cool, so I used it.
I forgot and turned my headlamp on during an exposure, however it ended up being pretty cool, so I used it.
14 Jul 2018 - 01:29
My favorite night shot so far. The Milkyway rising over the peaks around Snow Lake. I was so happy when I got this shot.
My favorite night shot so far. The Milkyway rising over the peaks around Snow Lake. I was so happy when I got this shot.
14 Jul 2018 - 05:25
Morning sun on the peaks reflects in Snow Lake
Morning sun on the peaks reflects in Snow Lake
14 Jul 2018 - 05:28
Morning alpenglow on the mountains greeting us as we get ready for the day
Morning alpenglow on the mountains greeting us as we get ready for the day
14 Jul 2018 - 06:51
This old log was hollowed out in the center
This old log was hollowed out in the center
14 Jul 2018 - 07:18
14 Jul 2018 - 07:28
A lot of the trail from Snow Lake to the Core Zone is just cairns placed on granite slabs
A lot of the trail from Snow Lake to the Core Zone is just cairns placed on granite slabs
14 Jul 2018 - 07:49
We need calories after doing A LOT of up
We need calories after doing A LOT of up
14 Jul 2018 - 07:54
Can't stay still too long or the bugs will get ya!
Can't stay still too long or the bugs will get ya!
14 Jul 2018 - 07:58
14 Jul 2018 - 08:06
Lots of early morning elevation gain to get to this Point from Snow Lake
Lots of early morning elevation gain to get to this Point from Snow Lake
14 Jul 2018 - 08:08
14 Jul 2018 - 08:21
Stacy covering as much of herself as possible to keep the bugs off
Stacy covering as much of herself as possible to keep the bugs off
14 Jul 2018 - 08:38
The only patch of snow we found on the trip
The only patch of snow we found on the trip
14 Jul 2018 - 08:49
Hiking up to Prusik Peak
Hiking up to Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 09:06
Ice cold glacier melt run off, yum!
Ice cold glacier melt run off, yum!
14 Jul 2018 - 09:10
14 Jul 2018 - 09:10
He was alright, just got his butt a bit wet.
He was alright, just got his butt a bit wet.
14 Jul 2018 - 09:11
14 Jul 2018 - 09:44
Where are the cairns...?
Where are the cairns...?
14 Jul 2018 - 09:48
Walking across granite slabs on the way to Prusik Peak
Walking across granite slabs on the way to Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 09:59
Walking up to our Objective
Walking up to our Objective
14 Jul 2018 - 11:42
Doing this toe traverse with lots of exposure felt sketchy
Doing this toe traverse with lots of exposure felt sketchy
14 Jul 2018 - 12:04
Gotta take selfies when the background looks this good!
Gotta take selfies when the background looks this good!
14 Jul 2018 - 12:29
Adam just finished the psychological crux of the route, the unprotectable 5.7 friction pitch
Adam just finished the psychological crux of the route, the unprotectable 5.7 friction pitch
14 Jul 2018 - 12:42
With an injured shoulder, Owens stayed behind and played photographer while Adam and Stacy climbed Prusik Peak
With an injured shoulder, Owens stayed behind and played photographer while Adam and Stacy climbed Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 12:45
The easy part
The easy part
14 Jul 2018 - 13:41
Adam multi-tasking, taking photos while climbing
Adam multi-tasking, taking photos while climbing
14 Jul 2018 - 13:48
This lie back/finger crack was the crux of the route
This lie back/finger crack was the crux of the route
14 Jul 2018 - 13:48
Hard crack Stacy led near the summit of Prusik Peak
Hard crack Stacy led near the summit of Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 13:56
The glaciers melting in the sun drain into the mountain lakes, then turn into rivers and waterfalls and drain into the next lake
The glaciers melting in the sun drain into the mountain lakes, then turn into rivers and waterfalls and drain into the next lake
14 Jul 2018 - 14:00
The views from Prusik Peak are stunning in every direction
The views from Prusik Peak are stunning in every direction
14 Jul 2018 - 14:00
Making a neat pile of rope for our traverse over to the rappel block
Making a neat pile of rope for our traverse over to the rappel block
14 Jul 2018 - 14:03
This was the hardest alpine trad route Stacy had ever led. Woo!
This was the hardest alpine trad route Stacy had ever led. Woo!
14 Jul 2018 - 14:04
Proud Mountain lady on the summit of Prusik Peak
Proud Mountain lady on the summit of Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 14:04
Stacy's standard summit stance
Stacy's standard summit stance
14 Jul 2018 - 14:05
Those mountains tho
Those mountains tho
14 Jul 2018 - 14:46
Stacy rappelling down from the summit of Prusik Peak
Stacy rappelling down from the summit of Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 15:50
14 Jul 2018 - 15:51
Enjoying the mountain views, grassy meadows and solitude on our hike out from Prusik Peak
Enjoying the mountain views, grassy meadows and solitude on our hike out from Prusik Peak
14 Jul 2018 - 15:56
We climbed the West Ridge of this peak (up the left side, to the summit) during the 4 days we were in the Enchantments
We climbed the West Ridge of this peak (up the left side, to the summit) during the 4 days we were in the Enchantments
14 Jul 2018 - 15:59
Beauty in every direction from the Core Enchantment Zone
Beauty in every direction from the Core Enchantment Zone
14 Jul 2018 - 16:38
After climbing Prusik Peak, we stopped at this lake to filter water on the hike back to camp
After climbing Prusik Peak, we stopped at this lake to filter water on the hike back to camp
14 Jul 2018 - 17:17
This goat deftly jumped from rock to rock to cross this stream and get a nice cold drink
This goat deftly jumped from rock to rock to cross this stream and get a nice cold drink
14 Jul 2018 - 19:20
14 Jul 2018 - 20:16
Adam hiding from the infinite hordes of mosquitoes on our last morning in camp
Adam hiding from the infinite hordes of mosquitoes on our last morning in camp
Sunday, July 15
15 Jul 2018 - 09:04
Adam and Owens on our last morning before hitting the trail to head home
Adam and Owens on our last morning before hitting the trail to head home
15 Jul 2018 - 09:21
Owens took his shoes off to save his feet from getting wet on our 8 mile hike back to the car
Owens took his shoes off to save his feet from getting wet on our 8 mile hike back to the car
15 Jul 2018 - 10:57
15 Jul 2018 - 12:21
Just to mess with you, the last bit back to the trail head is uphill again
Just to mess with you, the last bit back to the trail head is uphill again
15 Jul 2018 - 12:31
Back at the car after 4 days in The Enchantments
Back at the car after 4 days in The Enchantments
15 Jul 2018 - 13:24
Celebrating the end of our trip with burgers and beers at The Loft
Celebrating the end of our trip with burgers and beers at The Loft