Comments on: Mountain Lakes of Idaho’s Sawtooths—A Photo Gallery

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:52:30 +0000

In reply to Chad. Thanks, Chad, and have a great hike in the Sawtooths. I'm eager to explore the Beartooths.

By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:26:23 +0000

Heading to the Sawtooths in a few weeks for my second backpacking trip there. Exact route still undecided. I work at a ranch near Yellowstone in the Absarokas, about a two hour drive from the Beartooths. The alpine lakes in the Beartooths are as bountiful as they are beautiful. Most people know of The Beaten Path, and deservedly so because it is beautiful. But there is so much (relatively) easy cross country trekking that can be done in those mountains. Thanks for all of the great information in your posts Michael.

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:35:04 +0000

In reply to Shawn. Yes, that's a great spot, and I know it's a favorite of other people who know the Sawtooths well.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:56:58 +0000

In reply to Michael Lanza. Goat lake is one of my favorites!!

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:32:19 +0000

In reply to Doug. That sounds like a great way to spend two months, Doug. Let me know if you'd like my help planning your next Sawtooths trip; I know those mountains well. See my Custom Trip Planning page. Thanks for the comment and keep in touch.

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 22:49:17 +0000

I completely agree. I just spent 2 months in the Sawtooths this summer and enjoyed every minute of it. Hard to choose the most beautiful pristine lake among so many. I may go again next Summer.

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 13:13:33 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Have a great trip, Jennifer!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:10:22 +0000

Nice. I’m going on a packrafting trip this upcoming week so reference photos are useful. (Too many lakes, not enough time so I have to choose.)

By: Tom Gattiker

Tom Gattiker — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:57:28 +0000

Beautiful pics Mike

By: michaellanza

michaellanza — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:09:13 +0000

In reply to Chris. Thanks, Chris. I've swum in most of them, many have rocky shores and clear water along the shore that's not clogged with marshy vegetation, making them quite accessible. Water temp depends on how late in summer, elevation, the lake's depth where you're swimming, and how much sun it gets (some lakes get more shade if they sit on the north side of tall cliffs). Generally, the temp can vary from cold but tolerable, to so chilly that it's refreshing for less than a minute then you have to get out, to so frigid you're swimming immediately for shore after jumping in.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:07:21 +0000

Nice picks Michael. It does look like a special place. The question though, how many of those lakes have you swam in? ?

By: MichaelALanza

MichaelALanza — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:39:53 +0000

In reply to Bege Reynolds. Thanks Bege.

By: Bege Reynolds

Bege Reynolds — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:32:35 +0000

Wow! Beautiful photos and some of my favorites. Sometimes the places closest to home are the ones you treasure the most. Thanks for posting!