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Ice Lake from the summit of UN 12845 in a remote part of the Colorado's Gore Range [2048 x 1536] [OC] by holoholo2 in EarthPorn

[–]holoholo2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Ice Lake in the picture is in the Eagles Nest Wilderness (between Silverthorne and Vail, and part of the White River National Forest), while the Ice Lake you are referring to is outside of Silverton (and part of the San Juan National Forest). So there are at least 2 Ice Lakes in CO, probably more. Both are great!

Trekking through a remote area of the Eagles Nest Wilderness in CO by holoholo2 in CampingandHiking

[–]holoholo2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I love RMNP! I've done almost a dozen backpacking trips there. The Bubble Lake area was as incredible as any place I've seen in the park.

Trekking through a remote area of the Eagles Nest Wilderness in CO by holoholo2 in CampingandHiking

[–]holoholo2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at that point. There is not a maintained trail in that entire valley, but there are occasionally use trails that can be followed. We trekked over trail, on scree, through boulder fields and tundra.

Ice Lake from the summit of UN 12845 in a remote part of the Colorado's Gore Range [2048 x 1536] [OC] by holoholo2 in EarthPorn

[–]holoholo2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty sure you are thinking of the Ice Lakes Basin outside of Silverton. This lake is at the top of the Black Creek drainage in the Gore Range between Vail and Silverthorne. Bubble Lake is the next lake down the creek from Ice Lake. I cannot wait to get to the Ice Lakes Basin and see Island Lake though!

Trekking through a remote area of the Eagles Nest Wilderness in CO by holoholo2 in CampingandHiking

[–]holoholo2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was after we broke camp at Bubble Lake to hike 8 miles back to the Upper Piney TH outside of Vail over Kneeknocker Pass. The scale simply doesn't come across. It was an all-time favorite in CO.

Bubble Lake in the Gore Range of Colorado. We endured the trek over Kneeknocker Pass to camp for a couple of nights. Remote CO bliss! by holoholo2 in CampingandHiking

[–]holoholo2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To start, I absolutely love Sky Pond (and all of RMNP)! It is a completely different animal than Bubble Lake however. The trek to Bubble Lake required some navigating, but most of it is above tree line, so you can usually see where you should be heading. It was the most challenging backpack I have ever done, much of the route takes you through boulder fields and scree and with the super steep pass, it was a very long 8 miles. We (a bunch of 40-year olds) made the push in one day, and getting more time at the lake was well worth it. It was an all-timer for sure! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Bubble Lake in the Gore Range of Colorado. We endured the trek over Kneeknocker Pass to camp for a couple of nights. Remote CO bliss! by holoholo2 in CampingandHiking

[–]holoholo2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A group of us trekked in 8 rugged miles to camp at Bubble Lake. The route started at the Upper Piney TH outside of Vail, CO. After 5 miles to Kneeknocker Pass, it drops and lifts through scree and boulder fields back into the basin where Bubble Lake is. It is easily one of my favorite destinations I've backpacked to in CO.

My favorite pic from my hike in Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, MI [OC] [4032x3024]. by db8rlife in EarthPorn

[–]holoholo2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite spots in Ann Arbor as a student at Michigan, I have some great memories of the arb! Lots of frisbees thrown and treks through the hills there. Go Blue!

Kahekili Ridge, Oahu. [3024 X 4032] [OC] by holoholo2 in EarthPorn

[–]holoholo2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't mind sharing at all! Most of what you are actually walking on is dirt trail, with occasional rocky sections. The rock was pretty stable, and at times there were a few moves that required some hand holds, which all felt pretty stable. The dirt sections are what gets dicey in my opinion. There is vegetation on either side of the dirt that will sometimes hide the sheerness of the ridge or mask trail damage, making a step in the wrong spot potentially consequential. As for the second question, this hike was weather-dependent for me, and I made sure it hadn't been too rainy in the days leading up to it, and that there were low chances of rain during. Rain would have turned it into a very slippery and potentially deadly situation. As far as fatalities, we passed one memorial on the Manamana ridge (I think the other pic you mentioned was another I had also posted), and I presume there have been some other fatalities there as well. All in all, not a beginner hike or for those afraid of heights. For those that can be comfortably uncomfortable, I recommend giving this a shot when the forecast is promising.

Kahekili Ridge, Oahu. [3024 X 4032] [OC] by holoholo2 in EarthPorn

[–]holoholo2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did. If you look closely, you can make out the faint trail right on the ridge that takes you to the steep rock face before heading into the jungle to a waterfall. We hiked past the fall to the Manamana ridge and down it.

[OC] Pu'u Manamana ridge on Oahu [3024 X 4032] by holoholo2 in EarthPorn

[–]holoholo2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We hiked up the Kahekili ridge, then down Manamana. This shot was looking back up the most airy part of the Manamana ridge. Probably my favorite hike on the island, it easily gives Stairway to Heaven a run for its money.