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cannacanna t1_jax94uc wrote

Nice pic but that doesn't look this this time of year at all

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imjoiningreddit t1_jaxuihw wrote

Well technically the original poster did say ‘that’ time of year and not ‘this’ time of year 🤓

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acre18 t1_jaxbl7i wrote

Larch march or larch March?

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lovesmtns t1_jayaat2 wrote

I'd like to think those are Larches, but I suspect they are dead evergreens.

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whottheheck t1_jay3z5p wrote

That none of us can get a permit for 😃. We'll see how the lottery goes again this year. I'll get there!

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ClassicHat t1_jay5dyi wrote

I mean the alternative is to organize a shuttle, wake up stupid early, and hike 18.5 miles and 4.5k of vert in day including some slow going scrambling over a boulder field and Asgard pass. Not impossible if you’re fit, but not an easy day even if you are

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whottheheck t1_jayj4nb wrote

I think it's more like 20 miles and 6k of very, and that's not for me 😃

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marsgodoy t1_jayw929 wrote

As someone who has done this with a few friends, moderately fit, it took about 22 hours with several breaks throughout the day. There were surprisingly several groups attempting it that day and a group of runners from CWU I don't think I'll ever through hike it again in one go but I'm glad we did it. Fingers crossed for this year's lottery.

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avt1983 t1_jaz0r3p wrote

18.5 is pretty conservative ... it's closer to 21-22. It's a long day but if you're on the trail by 6:30 you can be back before dark!

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huntsber t1_jaxt75s wrote

Washington is outrageous

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ItsaNumbersGame_ t1_jazegm1 wrote

Just moved to WA. I’ve learned this state has so many amazing places to visit like this. I grew up in AZ and loved it, but I am learning WA has so many amazing things to check out as well. Always looking for recommendations to check out.

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TooNiceOfaHuman t1_jb0x0so wrote

Go drive mountain loop highway in the summer time. You can go from either the granite falls side or darrington side. I do this drive at least once a year when it opens fully in the summer. There are plenty of pull of spots to go sit by the river or go free camping. That place is my therapy.

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BeyondMustSee t1_jc9c04u wrote

I did this hike in Fall 2021. Camped in the core enchantment region. Probably one of the best hikes/camps imo. The sunsets & sunrises here are truly magical with larches and pristine alpine lakes. Mesmerizing! Worth every ounce of pain that I went through climbing Aasgard pass.

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