LET THE PLANNING BEGIN!!
Secured camping for July 9-11 off Icicle Road. Looking to secure additional spots but most are first come first served in this area. I have a list and a plan of action.
Z PLan (My Plan. You do not have to do all this crazy ass shit)
I'm aiming for 5 days. Will be trying the day before lottery on July 10 and 11. I have plans for all possible outcomes, just need to know what my company can/is willing to do.
July 9, Wednesday. Breakfast on the way to an early day hike.
Day Hike #1: Lake Stuart + Horseshoe Lake (12.4 mile / 3190')
Lunch on the trail.
Walk out and head to reserved campground.
July 10, Thursday. (FULL BEAVER MOON)
Breakfast and Leavenworth Ranger Station (LRS), 18 minute drive.
Apply #1 for Day Before Lottery at 7am
Day Hike #2: Icicle Ridge South (10.3 Miles / 4715')
Win #1: Pick up permit by 4pm at LRS and prepare for an early morning hike into the Enchantments!!
No Win: Still have to prepare to pack out in the morning and head to another campsite. FCFS.
July 11, Friday.
Breakfast, pack it up and head into the Enchantments!!
Win #1 Enchantment 2 Night Hike #1: Lake Caroline to camp for the night (5 miles / 2940')
No Win: Apply #2 for Day Before Lottery at 7am
Day Hike #3: Icicle Ridge Overlook (4.8 miles / 1760')
Win #2: Pick up permit by 4pm at LRS and prepare for an early morning hike into the Enchantments!!
No Win #2 No more options to apply
Arrive at FCFS camp ground, maybe snatch one up in the am before heading out to hike.
July 12, Saturday.
Breakfast!!
Win #1 Enchantment 2 Night Hike #2: Lake Caroline to Windy Pass + Cashmere Mountain (8 miles / 2070')
Back to camp at Lake Caroline.
Win #2 Enchantments Over Night Hike #1: Lake Colchuck (8.7 miles \ 2342')
No Win: Day Hike #3: Nada Lake (10.8 mile / 3680')
Arrive at FCFS camp ground
July 13, Sunday.
Breakfast and pack it up.
Win #1 Enchantments 2 Night Hike #3: Walking for the car. If everyone doesn't hate me by this point maybe we can take the 1.4 mile detour to see Eightmile Lake.
Win #2 Enchantments Over Night Hike #2: Consider hiking to Dragontail Peak from Colchuck before heading out. Adds 4 miles / 3720') to the 4.4 mile out hike.
No Win Day Hike #4: Lake Caroline and Eightmile Lake (11.4 miles / 2940')
Head for home instead of the hills wherever we have laid our heads.
Carpool
I am happy to take whomever with me, but will not be driving back to town. If you come with me, you're coming for the duration. Please put down some cash for gas.
Campground
Total Reserved Campground Cost for two nights: 124.75
If coming prepared to pay for your portion.
one night: 31.50
both nights: 62.40
Limit to people at site: 8.
FCFS Campgrounds are similar in cost. May not be able to communicate new campground location.
Total in my party: 1
Spaces in my car available: 3
Can only accommodate one more vehicle in addition to mine
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