3 Day Backpack Trip

Here they are! You can click on them to see them larger. Lots of pictures, had to share a bunch.

The view back toward Leavenworth

Going through some rocks

At Nada Lake, the first one

Nada

Looking back at Nada after we go up a bit
This was cool. There is a little bridge where water from upper Snow lake goes to the lower part and we had to cross it. There was quite a bit of water flowing over it!

Gorgeous reflection at Snow Lake from camp in morning

Another Snow Lake, you can see how clear the water is

One more, I couldn't resist

Starting out on our day hike to the lower enchantments

Trail starts to get tough, seems to disappear, only a few kairns here and there, fun hiking on the rocks

Starting to get steep

We stop for some lunch

It was a great view from all sides

Almost to the top, going over the granite
Look who surprised us! A group of another 2 goats frightened me on our way down, running right in front of me.

Saved the best for last. Lake Vivianne

Definitely worth it

Look at the little boyscout, I think he just earned his hiking merit badge!
We loved watching the fish in the lake. And it was so refreshing to filter some of that cold water!

Sam and I just got back from an amazing backpacking trip to the icicle creek area.
Day 1: Hike to Snow Lake, set up camp
Day 2: Daytrip to lower enchantments, back to camp at snow lake
Day 3: Hike back
It was a scorcher hiking in and out, but once we were at a higher elevation it was good. The mosquitoes were crazy! It was so gorgeous! I really can't describe how amazing the alpine lakes are. It was our first hike of the year with heavy packs on, what a difference that makes! I definitely want to go back, next time with an ice pick and crampons! And my feet did take a beating, so maybe I'll actually wear hiking boots instead of my worn out Chaco's!