Most years I feel I have a better chance of winning the Powerball than the Enchantments Wilderness Permit lottery. A number of times I’ve pondered attempting to go with a day of walkup permit, but hadn’t seized the gumption to do so. Instead, opting for other non-permitted hikes each time. 2019 was no exception to losing the elusive sweepstakes; despite my wife, my brother, and a friend all rolling the dice. My wife was hell bent on going the walkup route and her persistence paid off for us. For 2020, walkups permits are suspended at the Leavenworth Ranger Station, due…
