Post by: danderson on March 27, 2015, 10:44:03 PM
Post by: _TONY_ on March 28, 2015, 05:47:02 PM
Hopefully next year, I'll draw the core zone.
Post by: pd on March 28, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
You will see more Mountain Goats there than you have ever seen before.
One travel tip: Go light. Aim for no more than 30-lbs. in your pack. The climb up Asgaard Pass is a killer.
Post by: danderson on March 28, 2015, 10:21:25 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on March 29, 2015, 12:37:42 AM
Post by: steeleywhopper on March 29, 2015, 01:52:18 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on March 29, 2015, 07:26:38 AM
Post by: jackelope on March 29, 2015, 08:23:21 AM
Special permits needed to walk in the woods? :bash: what's this state coming to
Same here, this might be the saddest thing I 've seen since moving here.
It's not what it's coming to. It's been that way for a long time. Keeps the damage down in a sensitive area. Overcrowding, people not camping where they're supposed to, etc. That area would get destroyed.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on March 29, 2015, 08:36:49 AM
Special permits needed to walk in the woods? :bash: what's this state coming to
Started in 1987, and only is in effect in the Enchantments, Wonderland Trail and several other spots, and only for camping.
Post by: Naches Sportsman on March 29, 2015, 08:37:49 AM
Special permits needed to walk in the woods? :bash: what's this state coming toThe enchantments belong to the federal government.
As a new generation of wilderness managers take over the helm in different forests, look for more wilderness management plans to follow. I wouldn't be suprised to see many more wildernesses to go permit only in a few years :twocents:.
Destructive areas, especially in the alw, looks ugly and takes a toll on the ecosystem.
Post by: danderson on March 29, 2015, 08:39:24 AM
Post by: blindpig on March 29, 2015, 11:11:08 AM
Post by: ridgefire on April 01, 2015, 07:29:13 AM
Post by: Curly on April 01, 2015, 07:52:50 AM
Its the most unbelievable preteen high lakes area in the State, and maybe the nation, you can day hike into the area but without a permit no overnight camping, been looking forward to this hike for along time
What is a preteen high lake? :dunno:
Post by: Netminder01 on April 01, 2015, 08:25:03 AM
I drew this a few years ago with a friend and despite having food poisoning and puking every 20 yards on the way into our camping spot it was amazing! We hiked up Aasgard Pass and had an incredible trip. If you ask me, the granite rock and plush greens with glacier fed water just make the colors unique pallet you don't find too often.
If you're handy with a camera I'd consider video taping your trip. It was my first video so it's ugly but I'm glad I did it.
Congrats on the draw - you'll have a blast!!
Post by: splitshot on April 01, 2015, 08:37:29 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on April 01, 2015, 03:03:12 PM
You say you are going in through the snow lake side? Do you plan on going down Asguard?
If so I would Highly advise not going down Asguard. I would go up that way and down the snow lake trail.
Next time I draw this is my plan of action.
Day 1- Hike to colchuck and stay one night there.
Day 2- fuel up and hike Asguard and find a camp around Inspiration lake.
Day 3- mess around the upper enchantments.
day 4- work my way down to upper snow.
day 5- final trek back to the car.
Good luck take lots of pictures
Post by: Bean Counter on April 01, 2015, 03:13:05 PM
Its the most unbelievable preteen high lakes area in the State, and maybe the nation, you can day hike into the area but without a permit no overnight camping, been looking forward to this hike for along time
What is a preteen high lake? :dunno:
pristine?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on April 01, 2015, 03:19:21 PM
Post by: danderson on April 01, 2015, 06:39:17 PM
Post by: mfswallace on April 01, 2015, 07:26:19 PM
What happens if you are caught without the permit?
And who's gonna catch you? Is someone really employed to hike around all summer?
Post by: timberghost72 on April 01, 2015, 07:32:05 PM
What happens if you are caught without the permit?
And who's gonna catch you? Is someone really employed to hike around all summer?
Yes, there are rangers and volunteers who hike around those areas quite a bit.
Post by: timberghost72 on April 01, 2015, 07:34:15 PM
I drew eightmile zone permit this year, but I'm going to pass on buying it. Can't see myself spending five days camping in that zone and trying to take day trips to the core zone.
Hopefully next year, I'll draw the core zone.
So if you don't purchase your permit does it go back into the lottery or can you give it to someone to use? Or can you only give it away after you purchase it?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on April 01, 2015, 07:36:26 PM
I know that in Olympic they have rangers that do just that kind of stuff. They come by your tent daily and inspect permits, food storage, measure fire rings and distance from the river. They do other things like look for unsafe trails or dangerous animals.What happens if you are caught without the permit?
And who's gonna catch you? Is someone really employed to hike around all summer?
Post by: ShadowHunter on April 02, 2015, 08:39:21 AM
Post by: Bill W on April 02, 2015, 09:19:47 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2015, 01:19:31 PM
Post by: swanny on April 22, 2015, 09:24:33 AM
Little Annapurna was a great climb and there are plenty of other areas that one could explore up there. If I ever get a permit again for a few days, I know right where I will be going for at least a day hike if not to set up camp for a day or two.
And yea, plenty of goats around.
Post by: ShadowHunter on April 22, 2015, 10:49:58 AM
Post by: danderson on April 22, 2015, 11:04:59 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 22, 2015, 11:54:03 PM
When we would leave camp in the upper enchantment area to go pee, the goats would literally surround you and start to move in in your urine. The salt is like candy to them. When we went the USFS asked you to go on a big rock so it spreads out quick and the goats don't golp a pile of peepe'd mud and die from the alcohol/perscriptions/etc in your system, as has been previously identified via autopsy :o
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 23, 2015, 05:27:02 AM
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Post by: Duckhunter14 on July 16, 2015, 08:49:46 AM
Clint
Post by: quadrafire on July 16, 2015, 09:42:00 AM
That is a cute little goat for sure
Post by: Netminder01 on July 16, 2015, 10:17:15 AM
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Post by: _TONY_ on July 16, 2015, 11:18:58 AM
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