Camped at Colchuck Lake and hit up Colchuck and Dragontail the same day.
awilsondc - Aug 9, 2008 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2008
Route Climbed: East Ridge
Camped at Colchuck and ascended via Asgard Pass. Good little hike and great views. Beautiful day.
Casey Bates - Aug 2, 2008 12:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
From Little Annapurna
Awesome mountain! Climbed after traversing over from Little Annapurna. Awesome descent down the main face.
Tom Fralich - Jul 22, 2008 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2008
Serpentine Ridge (IV 5.8)
Hiked in and found a nice campsite close to the small lake (and toilet). Minimal snow on the approach the next morning. The crux pitches were really good (and fairly challenging) and the rest of the route was fun low fifth-class with some harder steps. I didn't find the rock to be that loose and, in fact, thought it was quite solid. The summit was really nice with a comfortable sitting pad and great views of Rainier, Stuart, and Colchuck. We could also see Glacier and a hazy Adams. The descent from Aasgard Pass was long. Spent a second night by the lake and hiked out the next morning.
From Aasgard on Day 2 of a 4 day Enchantments trip. Visited Witches Tower and Little Annapurna on the way back to camp
Andy Dewey - Jun 6, 2008 12:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2008
Route Climbed: West Ridge/Colchuck Col
Went up Colchuck Glacier. Had very limited visibility. Combined with Colchuck, Witches Tower, Little Annapurna, and McClellan all in the same day. Started from Colchuck trailhead.
Dan Winter - May 8, 2008 12:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2007
East Ridge
A fairly simple climb with wonderful views.Camped 2 nights at Colchuck lake.Nice:)
Rockawilliam - Aug 20, 2007 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2007
Aasgard Pass/Snow Creek Glacier
Camped at Colchuck Lake. The climb to the pass was icy while the glacier was pure fluff. Great views and a very fun winter/spring climb.
Easy climb up Snow Creek Glacier and short class 2 to the peak from Aasgard Pass. Awesome weather.
Dave S - Jul 6, 2007 1:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2007
Serpentine Ridge
Yes, it has some loose rock, but a great climb! We lucked out with some amazing views from the summit, seeing from Rainier all the way north to Mt Baker! And of course the views of the Enchantments were definitely amazing!
thundercloud - Jun 8, 2007 1:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007
East Ridge via Aasgard & SCG
Good little romp. Casual 3:45 up from Colchuck Lake, and 1:40 down. Stayed on snow for the most part up to Aasgard, and above that snow was a little mushy. Only about 50 minutes from Agard to summit, and very short amount of time on the actual ridge. Camped at the lake which is melted out and a few camp sites are becoming apparent. Squitoes are also becoming apparent and I can imagine the nightmare in another month or so.
lukic - Feb 20, 2007 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2007
Not quite walk-up
Started walking up from the enchantments, but the rock was so good I was lured into climbing a 60 ft cliff up to the ridge. I had my rock shoes with me for bouldering, but no rope or partner. It was pretty stupid in retrospect, but the views from the top were amazing.
osatrik - Aug 12, 2006 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
Dragontail Peak - Snow Creek Glacier & Southeast Ridge scramble
Serpentine Ridge (July 24, 2005):
Shirley and I drove to TH on Saturday evening. Tried to get a nap in the car but that did not work out. Started hiking at 11:30pm - way too early as it turned out. Got to base at 3 & change am at a very relaxed pace (very relaxed as I was a bit sick). Busted out the emergency space blanket as it was chilly. Sat/napped/shivered there till about 6 am. On route by 6:30 am. Crux pitch was nice and views were great but climbing itself overall was disappointing. Loose rock on upper pitches. Got to summit ~2ish pm. Nice summit with perfect weather (sunny & warm). Got a nap in. Easy ( but painful on knees) descent. Hike out. Back in car 8 and change pm. Lotta chilled coffee in L-worth & fast food. A short nap at Snoqualmie Pass somehow extended itself when the alarm failed to function. Back in Portland 3:30am. At work at 9.
heard lots of rockfall the previous day... woke up at 5:30 and bagged it before it got hot again.
dicey - Jun 2, 2006 5:40 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2006
South Ridge
Via Aasgard pass. Sunny Day!
rialtosol - Feb 27, 2006 1:06 am Date Climbed: May 29, 2005
Route Climbed: Aasgard Pass Snow creek glacier
Plan was to climb Dragontail on Sat and then drop down to the Colchuck col and summit Colchuck also. Given the record hot temps we decided to wait and get an early start sunday morning. After summiting about 7:00am we decided to forgo Colchuck until the following day, via the colchuck glacier.
Snidely Whiplash - Feb 23, 2006 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2000
Route Climbed: Aasgard Pass/Snow Creek Glacier
One day from car to summit. Luckily, it was a cool day. I would never want to go up Aasgard Pass in hot weather.
Route Climbed: Serpentine Arete Date Climbed: 02 August, 2004
Car to car in sixteen hours. The climbing low on the route was enjoyable, the twin cracks pitch outstanding. The upper pitches were loose and demanded concentration. Generally stay more to climber's left to stay out of a loose gully and headwall to the right. Did not need crampons or ice axe for the climb or descent.
Jer - Aug 19, 2008 2:58 pm
AwesomeCamped at Colchuck Lake and hit up Colchuck and Dragontail the same day.
Jer - Aug 19, 2008 2:58 pm
AwesomeCamped at Colchuck Lake and hit up Colchuck and Dragontail the same day.
awilsondc - Aug 9, 2008 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2008
Route Climbed: East RidgeCamped at Colchuck and ascended via Asgard Pass. Good little hike and great views. Beautiful day.
Casey Bates - Aug 2, 2008 12:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
From Little AnnapurnaAwesome mountain! Climbed after traversing over from Little Annapurna. Awesome descent down the main face.
Tom Fralich - Jul 22, 2008 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2008
Serpentine Ridge (IV 5.8)Hiked in and found a nice campsite close to the small lake (and toilet). Minimal snow on the approach the next morning. The crux pitches were really good (and fairly challenging) and the rest of the route was fun low fifth-class with some harder steps. I didn't find the rock to be that loose and, in fact, thought it was quite solid. The summit was really nice with a comfortable sitting pad and great views of Rainier, Stuart, and Colchuck. We could also see Glacier and a hazy Adams. The descent from Aasgard Pass was long. Spent a second night by the lake and hiked out the next morning.
laurel - Jul 22, 2008 5:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2008
First peak in the EnchantmentsFrom Aasgard on Day 2 of a 4 day Enchantments trip. Visited Witches Tower and Little Annapurna on the way back to camp
Andy Dewey - Jun 6, 2008 12:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2008
Route Climbed: West Ridge/Colchuck ColWent up Colchuck Glacier. Had very limited visibility. Combined with Colchuck, Witches Tower, Little Annapurna, and McClellan all in the same day. Started from Colchuck trailhead.
Dan Winter - May 8, 2008 12:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2007
East RidgeA fairly simple climb with wonderful views.Camped 2 nights at Colchuck lake.Nice:)
Rockawilliam - Aug 20, 2007 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2007
Aasgard Pass/Snow Creek GlacierCamped at Colchuck Lake. The climb to the pass was icy while the glacier was pure fluff. Great views and a very fun winter/spring climb.
Rice Climber - Jul 24, 2007 8:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
East RidgeEasy climb up Snow Creek Glacier and short class 2 to the peak from Aasgard Pass. Awesome weather.
Dave S - Jul 6, 2007 1:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2007
Serpentine RidgeYes, it has some loose rock, but a great climb! We lucked out with some amazing views from the summit, seeing from Rainier all the way north to Mt Baker! And of course the views of the Enchantments were definitely amazing!
thundercloud - Jun 8, 2007 1:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007
East Ridge via Aasgard & SCGGood little romp. Casual 3:45 up from Colchuck Lake, and 1:40 down. Stayed on snow for the most part up to Aasgard, and above that snow was a little mushy. Only about 50 minutes from Agard to summit, and very short amount of time on the actual ridge. Camped at the lake which is melted out and a few camp sites are becoming apparent. Squitoes are also becoming apparent and I can imagine the nightmare in another month or so.
lukic - Feb 20, 2007 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2007
Not quite walk-upStarted walking up from the enchantments, but the rock was so good I was lured into climbing a 60 ft cliff up to the ridge. I had my rock shoes with me for bouldering, but no rope or partner. It was pretty stupid in retrospect, but the views from the top were amazing.
osatrik - Aug 12, 2006 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
Dragontail Peak - Snow Creek Glacier & Southeast Ridge scrambleTrip report is at Enchantments Reflections TR
rpc - Jul 25, 2006 11:11 pm
Serpentine & BackboneTwo car-to-car outings.
Backbone Ridge (July 22, 2006): TR is here
Serpentine Ridge (July 24, 2005):
Shirley and I drove to TH on Saturday evening. Tried to get a nap in the car but that did not work out. Started hiking at 11:30pm - way too early as it turned out. Got to base at 3 & change am at a very relaxed pace (very relaxed as I was a bit sick). Busted out the emergency space blanket as it was chilly. Sat/napped/shivered there till about 6 am. On route by 6:30 am. Crux pitch was nice and views were great but climbing itself overall was disappointing. Loose rock on upper pitches. Got to summit ~2ish pm. Nice summit with perfect weather (sunny & warm). Got a nap in. Easy ( but painful on knees) descent. Hike out. Back in car 8 and change pm. Lotta chilled coffee in L-worth & fast food. A short nap at Snoqualmie Pass somehow extended itself when the alarm failed to function. Back in Portland 3:30am. At work at 9.
supermarmot - Jul 9, 2006 6:38 am
early morningheard lots of rockfall the previous day... woke up at 5:30 and bagged it before it got hot again.
dicey - Jun 2, 2006 5:40 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2006
South RidgeVia Aasgard pass. Sunny Day!
rialtosol - Feb 27, 2006 1:06 am Date Climbed: May 29, 2005
Route Climbed: Aasgard Pass Snow creek glacierPlan was to climb Dragontail on Sat and then drop down to the Colchuck col and summit Colchuck also. Given the record hot temps we decided to wait and get an early start sunday morning. After summiting about 7:00am we decided to forgo Colchuck until the following day, via the colchuck glacier.
Snidely Whiplash - Feb 23, 2006 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2000
Route Climbed: Aasgard Pass/Snow Creek GlacierOne day from car to summit. Luckily, it was a cool day. I would never want to go up Aasgard Pass in hot weather.
setrent - Dec 23, 2005 1:03 am
Route Climbed: Serpentine Arete Date Climbed: 02 August, 2004Car to car in sixteen hours. The climbing low on the route was enjoyable, the twin cracks pitch outstanding. The upper pitches were loose and demanded concentration. Generally stay more to climber's left to stay out of a loose gully and headwall to the right. Did not need crampons or ice axe for the climb or descent.