Enchantments page 2: Ascending Aasgard Pass

Aasgard Pass has quite a reputation. From Colchuck Lake, a rough route ascends 2200 feet in a mile or maybe even less. First you have to go around the lake, which requires crossing a number of boulder fields. Then it is up, up, and up. We had cloudy and cool weather for the climb - the only clouds of the trip, as it turned out.

One of the boulder fields next to Colchuck Lake

Closeup of Aasgard route. The trail angles up and left near the creek and above the trees. Then it stays left in the upper part.

Starting up Aasgard

Surrounded by sharp spires

Claudio and Gordon work their way up

The route goes sharply left here, avoiding the snow

The mountain goats would be our frequent companions

Looking back down at Colchuck

Nearing the top

And finally, after a long climb, a greeting at the very top

Back to Colchuck Lake or on to The Upper Enchantment Basin