rob Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 So, I'm planning on taking a girl I know hiking this weekend and whipped out the dusty old alpine lakes guide book. Flipping through it, I happened to pass a description for the "assgard pass hike." Some gems from the description: Hiking Time: Allow 3 to 4 days (!) ...which may require an ice axe, sometimes rope and crampons... ...if determed to go this very steep, dangerous way... ...the ascent is the next thing to vertical... ...watch for cairns placed by the forest service... (the forest service? really?) wow, I've come down aasgard pass lots of times, I never realized it was so hard-core Quote
olyclimber Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 well it did a number on my knees when doing the hike through in a day. i was totally fine before i started descending the pass. Quote
Hugh Conway Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 ...watch for cairns placed by the forest service... (the forest service? really?) yes, I saw a FS guy building them last year after someone knocked them all down Quote
rob Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 maybe they were knocked down by all the roped travel Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 maybe they were knocked down by all the roped travel went down it in mid June and it sucked aas. Quote
Hugh Conway Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 maybe they were knocked down by all the roped travel mention you are into ropes and protection on your date Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 i think this a great idea for a date! you dirty girl Quote
builder206 Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 You don't climb, you don't ski...my God, you're one of them "hikers"! Quote
minx Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 yup! i even did it this morning. it was good, i worked up a little sweat and got the heart rate up. pretty much what i like in a hobby. i see aasgard as the willis wall of hiking. Quote
rob Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 maybe they were knocked down by all the roped travel went down it in mid June and it sucked aas. did it take you 3-4 days? Quote
builder206 Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 yup! i did it this morning. it was good, i worked up a little sweat and got the heart rate up go on... Quote
rob Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 i see aasgard as the willis wall of hiking. Incidentally, anyone have any good suggestions for a hike? I was thinking maybe going up the west fork foss river up to Chetwood lake (is that what its called? Big Heart lake maybe?) I was also thinking necklace valley but I think that might be too much milage for her in a day Suggestions? Foss river will prob be a circus Quote
builder206 Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 a single thread can't bear both minx and "pearl necklace" Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 maybe they were knocked down by all the roped travel went down it in mid June and it sucked aas. did it take you 3-4 days? no, but it seemed like it Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 i see aasgard as the willis wall of hiking. Incidentally, anyone have any good suggestions for a hike? I was thinking maybe going up the west fork foss river up to Chetwood lake (is that what its called? Big Heart lake maybe?) I was also thinking necklace valley but I think that might be too much milage for her in a day Suggestions? Foss river will prob be a circus Sahale Arm Quote
minx Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) maybe they were knocked down by all the roped travel went down it in mid June and it sucked aas. did it take you 3-4 days? no, but it seemed like it so true. longest mile or so of my hiking career. Edited July 18, 2008 by minx Quote
canyondweller Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 i see aasgard as the willis wall of hiking. End of thread...post of the day! Quote
Off_White Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Suggestions? Foss river will prob be a circus Easy Pass off Hwy 20 near Rainy Pass - like Cascade Pass but no people. Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Suggestions? Foss river will prob be a circus Easy Pass off Hwy 20 near Rainy Pass - like Cascade Pass but no people. heather pass maple pass loop is good too. start early or late to avoid crowds Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) i see aasgard as the willis wall of hiking. Incidentally, anyone have any good suggestions for a hike? I was thinking maybe going up the west fork foss river up to Chetwood lake (is that what its called? Big Heart lake maybe?) I was also thinking necklace valley but I think that might be too much milage for her in a day Suggestions? Foss river will prob be a circus Yes. I've got the perfect date hike, assuming you're going to do it pretty soon: Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness: Drive Hwy 20, then up the Twisp River Road. Take the Buttermilk Creek turnoff and follow your forest service map to the TH for trail #436. Hike about 3 miles along an easy, scenic ridge on good trail through some of the most beautiful wildflower festooned meadows on the planet (you're already getting at least a blowjob at this point), then leave the trail for an easy schwak to a small, larch circled lake just NE of Oval Peak (see a topo). About 4 mi total. It's a longer drive, but if you go within the next 10 days or so when the flowers are still peaking, totally worth it. Leave as early in the morning as possible to beat the heat. Chances of meeting anyone else: about zero. Warning: be prepared for mosquitoes. Edited July 19, 2008 by tvashtarkatena Quote
EWolfe Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 What is the recommended ass guard for that descent? Quote
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