Hiking the Enchantments 2012: Leaving

We took our time leaving, absorbing the views.

trail through green and gold larches

Annapurna across Perfection.

view across lake with small island and peak beyond

Prusik across Leprechaun.

view across lake with trees and mountain ridge beyond

We climbed a ridge and found another fantastic overview. Yesterday we hiked to Annapurna (left), then to Dragontail Peak just above the rightmost far snow field.

view of major mountains of area

The wide shot showing the lakes, and the valley out on the right.

lakes and peaks of area

We camped at Nada and met up with some friends. Dave fly fished barefoot.

fisherman wading in lake

I read a book and watched the sunset on the peaks.

book in lap with peaks in distance

The next day we celebrated lunch together in Leavenworth.

sitting around outside restaurant table in sunshine

It was a very good trip!