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    • An Alpine Lake Stole My Heart

      Posted at 8:03 AM by Brittany, on August 21, 2014

      All of the hikes I’ve done lately have been similar. I start at the bottom, and I go to the peak – very straight forward. Or “up” forward?

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      When I got a text from my friend about doing an Alpine Lake hike I knew it was time I checked one of these off my list, and man am I glad I did. Lake hikes are a bit different because instead of going from bottom to top, there’s lots of winding and up and down and up and down.

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      An Alpine Lake is considered any lake or reservoir at a high altitude. Alpine lakes are usually clearer than lakes at lower elevations due to the colder water which decreases the amount of algae and moss growth in the water. Often these lakes are surrounded by varieties of pine trees, aspens, and other high altitude trees.

      My first Alpine Lake hike was to Snow Lake, and then I carried on to Gem Lake. Two birds with one stone, because why not? Ten miles total with an ending elevation of 4857 ft.

      It was the perfect balance of a climb.

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      My compadre was a better man than I, and actually jumped crawled into both lakes. Me? Not so much, I observed just in case a wild animal came. Someone had to take care of the serious stuff.

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      One thing on this hike that really captured my interest was this.

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      There are camp spots all throughout these mountains, so someone built totally legit wooden toilets around them. Lucky for me, because my bladder is the size of a peanut.

      What can I say, I am easily amused.

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      Forget a pool, I want an Alpine Lake in my backyard. With cookies, always with cookies.

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      I’ll be back to uphill climbing this week, but these lakes will soon see my face again.

      For more Snow Lake photos click here.

      Q: Do you prefer long and gradual hikes, or shorter and steeper climbs? Definitely both, depending on my mood. It’s all about the balance! 

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      | 46 Comments Tagged Alpine Lake, Gem Lake, Hike, PNW, Snow Lake
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