Blue Lakes Hike 5/18/2018

This was one of my earliest hikes to the Blue Lakes.  It was about a mile or more of post-holing in snow.  But, in most years I would not even try it at this time of year as you may not even get to the trailhead.  This drought year has been crazy.  The snowpack is the lowest on record.

Lots of peak beauty on the way.

The start of post-holing

Crossing an avalanche field

Frozen lower lake

Gopro shot from above the lake

A very fun trip, but I hope I will never be able to get here at this time of year again.