First snow

Aspen grove

 I tried once again and failed, once again, in an attempt to hike the Enchantment Lakes in post October 15th permit-free season.  Not to worry though, the weather has changed abruptly here in the PNW so a friend and I substituted a 20-mile day hike along Chiwaukum Creek for the elusive Enchantments.  I'll have to try again in 2013.  Or get a permit.

Fall colors along the Chiwaukum Creek trail