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from the viewpoint of larches by manyfires

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The Enchantments: Colchuck Lake to Perfection Lake, part one - from Hikes of 2024.

Day two in The Enchantments featured the most anticipated and talked about stretch of trail that year: Aasgard Pass.

The wind picked up this day. I found the climb up Aasgard to be the hardest ascent I've ever done. It took close to three hours to make it through the boulder field and all the way up Aasgard, even though that stretch was less than two miles long. The 46-pound pack that I was carrying didn't help, nor did the persistent foot/heel/knee pain that I often deal with.

But, wow - once we crested Aasgard Pass and entered The Core, the effort became completely worth it. So many charming lakes, a gently rolling trail down, larches scattered throughout the scene - fantastic.

These images were all taken on the way up, or on the way to, the pass. More to follow for the section of trail we covered after going up and over.

Image made with my Hasselblad 500 C/M.

Apparently, my garage door opener is magic!

#enchantments #changelog #releasenotes #funny

We were absolutely stunned by the pristine alpine lakes of the Enchantments! Thank goodness our human friend carried us up the kilometer of elevation change it took to get here, because that would have been A LOT for us gnomes...

Do you see us standing on the rock?

#gnome #enchantments

Colchuck Lake, part of the Enchantments in Washington. I forgot to apply for the Enchantments lottery this year, but I probably wouldn't have been successful anyway! I'm also far too slow of a hiker (owing to frequent photo stops) to enjoy an 18-mile single day through-hike, so it may be a while before I see the Core Enchantments.

#mountains #colchuck #enchantments #nikon #landscape #lake

@___Hermes The #transformation of #words and #intention into #reality I have already reached my #limit I think the same for those reached go to #runes and #enchantments.
What I'm looking for now is to #manifest this #magic on the #physical #plane, like I want to overcome the #barrier of #real magic, that is, I want to do what the #magician could really do in a world where mana would be abundant.

Awesome long day climbing Prusik Peak. #climbing #enchantments

Grow your knowledge of spell jars, spell bags, and enchantments with our exclusive Spells and Enchantments Expansion Pack for the Eclectic Witch Deck. These cards were featured in our January 2024 IGC Box "Witches' Survival Kit."

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#SpellsAndEnchantments #EclecticWitch #SpellJar #SpellBag #Enchantments #DIY #Spell #Protection #Healing #Magick

A set of 7 cards are arranged on a burlap-covered surface. Each card in the "Spells and Enchantments Expansion Pack for the Eclectic Witch Deck- January 2024" features information on a different magickal topics like envelope and jar spells and ways to magickally enchant. This is an exclusive product from Inked Goddess Creations.

From the Inked Grimoire:
Spells and Enchantments 101

Sometimes, you work with spells; sometimes, you want to enchant a piece of jewelry or protect your car before going on a road trip. But what’s the difference between spells and enchantments? Let’s dive in.

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#Spells #Enchantments #Intention #Ritual #Tools #Ingredients #Words #Incantation #Witchcraft #Magick

A graphic about our blog post "Spells and Enchantments 101" from Inked Goddess Creations.

Temple of Enchantments Tiger Monks in the Jungle

Hidden deep in the jungle lies a sacred temple where tiger monks gather to practice their ancient art of enchantments The atmosphere is still and tranquil, the mystic energies of the enchanted forest surrounding them Inside...

See More Seeds: https://aidyslexic.raupulus.dev/collections/show/918

#StableDiffusion #ai #ArtificialIntelligence #temples #jungle #tiger-monks #enchantments #ancient-art #mystical-energy #sacred #enchanted-keepsakes

https://specstories.substack.com/p/curses-and-hexes

=> #Curses & #Hexes
In the veiled corners of #mystical #realms lies a #domain fraught with #peril and #intrigue. The history of these #malevolent #enchantments is a tapestry woven with threads of #fear and fascination.

#speculativeencounters #readingcommunity #readers #supernatural #fantasy #scifi #horror

How day hikers are loving WA's Enchantments to death, via The Seattle Times: "The explosion in foot traffic is damaging this beloved, fragile, high-alpine wilderness, and many more unprepared visitors are getting lost or injured amid the backcountry boom, taxing limited search and rescue resources while overwhelming trailhead parking areas."

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/washingtons-enchantments-are-threatened-by-boom-in-foot-traffic/

#Hiking #Enchantments #PNW #Outdoors #Seattle

Three years ago my son-in-law won the permit lottery for the Enchantments and invited me to come along. We hiked in October a week after a heavy snow fell. Tho cold, the weather was absolutely clear. Here's a view looking down at Upper&Lower Snow Lakes from Viviane Falls #Enchantments #OutdoorPhotography #SnowLakes #Washington

Looking down a long, deep valley. Blue lakes, forested and snow-dusted ridges. Yellow tamaracks and green conifers abound

There are those that will ask why we place #monsters and #ghosts in our work. Those people are asking the wrong question, for we do not know.

There is no point in trying to answer the #mystery of what attracts one to those tragic and terrifying things that hide behind every corner or every ajar door. There is not magic in any answer that can be given.

I say, take my hand, breathe in deeply and lets embrace the #enchantments that the #darkness affords us.

#Wyrd #WyrdWenesday #WickedWednesday