Golden Larches of Ingalls Lake

After the total larch failure on Lake Robin, we decided to visit the place with guaranteed larches before all needles flew away. Our friend wanted to go with us to Ingalls Lake, and we decided that it is a . . . → Continue reading Golden Larches of Ingalls Lake

Robin Lake and Granite Mountain pothole

After the beautiful hike to the larches of Augusta and Ida Lakes at the beginning of October, we decided that we should use the good weather in full, and go to the new larches right in next weekend.

Robin Lake was chosen. New place, we . . . → Continue reading Robin Lake and Granite Mountain pothole

Hike After Golden Larches

In my childhood larches grew just right in front of my home, but now it is every-fall action – hike to see golden larches., because in my current location, larches grow only in an altitude range of 1800-2100 meters, . . . → Continue reading Hike After Golden Larches

Big Heart Lake and Beyond

Three years ago , during afternoon hike, we explored Copper Lake and Little Heart Lake. This is Alpine Lake Wilderness, and amount of alpine lakes here is enormous. From some points of view, you can see at least four . . . → Continue reading Big Heart Lake and Beyond

Ingalls Lake and South Peak

Ingalls Lake we visited once before, and I wanted to come again for flower blooming and yellow larches.

In the middle of September, we came here hoping to see larches. The sky was covered with the smoke of nearby forest fires (last three years we have had . . . → Continue reading Ingalls Lake and South Peak