THRU- HIKING 22 MILES IN THE ENCHANTMENTS IN ONE DAY! Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Ahh yes. Another YouTube video encouraging the hordes to visit this once peaceful place. Thanks.

Thanks a million for your video. I've been right where you were, but it was 50 years ago. We started at trailhead in the daylight, and camped at Lake Colchuck the rest of the day and the night. Next morning early we started our trek. We played for a short while on Colchuck Glacier then accended the pass to the Enchantments. Half way up the pass we fed the Yellow Belly Marmots some trail mix by hand. We also helped some young ladies that were tryig to decend from the pass. They couldn't see where their feet were going in the steep terrain, so we hand held their feet to the next rock down in their steps. Once we reached the Enchantments we lingered for a short while then returned via the same way we took up. It's the most beautiful country my eyes and feet have ever been in. Thanks for the memories. I was in my early 20's then. I'm in my early 70's now, and will never return.

Did this thru hike a couple of years ago...loved it (except the last 7ish miles). The core is exceptionally beautiful and Colchuck is always worth the work! Cheers ;)

We did this thru hike last summer, you guys looks exhausted, i feel you, we were so dead back to TH. We hiked in the dark and back to the trail in the dark. Epic hike overall!

You guys look like you're carrying a lot for a day thru! Amazing hike - did it six years ago. Best hike of my entire life.

My friend and I want to try the Enchantments hike , plan on camping at the top. 😊

Thanks for sharing i look foward to doing this hike im slowly working my way up to it.

Epic thru hike! Awesome video. I use and recommend a sawyer squeeze filter. Practically a lifetime filter life w back flushing in between hikes. You can fill your bladders and not worry about running out of water. If you want to save weight, bring a 1L water bottle. The squeeze screws directly on. Keep posting these great vids. Enjoy watching your adventures

Did this during larch season. Possibly the most beautiful area ive ever seen in my life.

One of the better thru hikes I’ve seen of the Enchantments. Well done 👍🏽

The mountain you were looking at wasnt Rainier. Rainier is south of the Enchantments, not north. You were seeing either Glacier Peak or Mount Baker, both also volcanoes.

Great footage, I just posted a through hike I did a couple weeks ago too. Assegard was so much fun to climb. The reward at the top is an amazing view

Great video! Loved the cinematography. We completed our trip last June and it was one for the books. I also have some Enchantments videos up on my channel! Always like seeing the other films. Great job!

Very nice man! Amazing journey!

Did it yesterday , 6:45am to 5:30 pm from Colchuck lake trailhead to Snow lake trailhead. Awesome first 7 miles and not so much last 11 (: btw my watch shows 18 miles.

Amazing planning this hike next year !! I live close to Leavenworth

Hopefully you have learned a little more about avoiding blisters. But two things, NEVER ever wear cotton socks, and bring extra socks with you in your pack. Change your socks if they get wet, and every 10-ish miles, or at the halfway point. You should never get blisters if you have the right shoes and socks. This from an ex army guy who did many many miles in boots with a ruck sack & weapon.

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The hike is epic. I’m planning to visit Washington this July. For the park pass, do you have to buy in advance or you can pay $5 at the trail head? Did you call and pay for your own shuttle taxi?

The first time I did the Enchantments backpacking, I finished two MCD quarter-pounders in 10 minutes right after.