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Aasgard Sentinel

Washington > Central-E Casca… > Stuart-Enchantments

Description

Granitic peak on the east side of Aasgard Pass, which is the trail between Colchuck Lake and the Enchantments Core Zone. Ascending steep boulders and small streams for nearly 2,000 feet, Aasgard Pass delivers you right to Washington alpine heaven.

The pass also provides one of the two options to approach Prusik Peak, and is the descent used from Dragontail Peak.

Getting There

Hike Colchuck Lake trail (5 miles), then continue right around to far side of lake (1 mile).

After crossing a field of large boulders and a few streams in the trees you are at the start of Aasgard Pass. Hike most of the way up the pass (1600' of vertical over 3/4 mile) and you'll see the Sentinel just to the left of the trail.

OR, Travel up Snowcreek Trail (about 11 miles) and you'll be at the top of Aasgard Pass.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 51
● The Valkyrie
Trad 6 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 187
● Acid Baby
Trad 7 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Valkyrie
 51
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 6 pitches
● Acid Baby
 187
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 7 pitches

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Descent options from Acid Baby & Valkyrie. Pink line takes you to the plateau, and red line is a short cut. Orange lines with X's are dead ends. With permission from Jade Littlewood
[Hide Photo] Descent options from Acid Baby & Valkyrie. Pink line takes you to the plateau, and red line is a short cut. Orange lines with X's are dead ends. With permission from Jade Littlewood

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Sam Pfeifer
Ellensburg, WA
[Hide Comment] Is there a rap line down the gully climbers right of Acid Baby/Valkyrie? The nice fresh tat visible from the summit pitch makes me wonder... Aug 20, 2017