Comments on: 41 Gorgeous Backcountry Lakes—A Photo Gallery

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:13:59 +0000

In reply to Jim R. I'm sure those memories are as sharp now as the moment you saw those scenes, Jim. Ansel Adams did call the High Sierra the Range of Light, after all.

By: Jim R

Jim R — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:19:18 +0000

Two memorable Sierra camps:
•> Marie Lake below Selden pass, where a 1996 hailstorm ended during an alpenglow sunset. Amazing scene.
•> Also Thousand Island lake, but from the upper end. We camped near a slow stream at the base of Banner Peak before crossing to the NF San Joaquin the next morning in 2002.

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:27:57 +0000

In reply to Cassie. Thanks, Cassie, consider it added to my list.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:11:57 +0000

GREAT article! You should add Tapto Lakes in the North Cascades to your wish list……I think you would love it

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:51:56 +0000

In reply to Carlton Loeber. You're very welcome, Carl!

By: Carlton Loeber

Carlton Loeber — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:31:47 +0000

Thank you Amigo..

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:53:18 +0000

In reply to Danielle. Thanks for the compliment, Danielle, and the suggestion. I’ve had a hike to Cracker Lake on my to-do list for a while, still planning on getting there eventually. I’ve seen photos and heard good things about that spot. Must do.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:57:29 +0000

Backcountry lakes are the best! Stunning photos. Your shot of Quiet Lake might be my favorite.

One of my favorite backcountry lakes is Cracker Lake in Glacier National Park; it’s a short backpacking trek and very worth it if you’ve never been!

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 16:50:40 +0000

In reply to Jason Weiss. Thanks, Jason, and I completely agree!

By: Jason Weiss

Jason Weiss — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:46:11 +0000

Absolutely love this article! Nothing better than a high alpine lake. Thanks for sharing!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:24:15 +0000

By: michaellanza

michaellanza — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:21:21 +0000

In reply to ksenia. Thanks, ksenia. Yes, I've camped at Crater Lake in the Wallowas, too, nice spot. Glad you enjoyed this story.

By: ksenia

ksenia — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 01:20:20 +0000

Wow! All gorgeous! Hiking the Wallawas in Oregon very early in the season and seeing a dozen lakes was a life highlight. Mirror lake was a fantastic campsite, but my favorite was the little crater lake. It was absolutely gorgeous — so blue and clear. But it was also warm! even in the first days of July you could swim and enjoy it. The campsites were perfect and best of all — nobody else was there!