The trail to Colchuck Lake is in great condition. After getting to the lake, it's routefinding fun finding your way up to Aasgard Pass. Follow cairns religiously, and when you get off track, enjoy the fun! I have yet to get all the way up or down without losing it at some point.
The upper lakes are frozen, and there is snow in all the lakes. The lowest lake is pretty much snow free. Plenty of nice campsites available. Unfortunately, I did this as a dayhike so back down I went, knees screaming for mercy down Aasgard. Aasgard has one snowpatch left, the basin has lots of easily-trodden snow. Most folks can get by without an ice axe, due to the trampled paths across the snowfields. A slip would mean tumbling into 32 degree water, so be careful! Bugs weren't bad, but the weather was iffy so maybe they were at home watching the soaps.
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