Last month I ticked off one of my bucket list items – a backpacking trip in the Enchantments of Washington’s Cascades, a unique jewel and prized destination in the region. Because it’s so special and popular, you have to apply for a permit in February, then plan your trip around dates you may or may not get in the lottery. It always seemed like too much of a hassle, when there were other amazing places to visit. I hadn’t bothered until I made my bucket list a few years ago ba