Andrew BriscoeJul 29, 2024

Alpine Lakes: Robin Lakes/Potholes

I hadn’t heard of these lakes until a week or so ago. It’s a fun hike but becomes pretty technical after Tuck Lake. Robin Lakes are incredible. Highly recommended. I love the granite, reminds me of the Enchantments and Eagle Cap. Set up my tent in a spot with afternoon shade and then summited Trico Mountain. Easy enough but traversing a couple small chutes made me nervous.

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Show threadAndrew BriscoeJul 30, 2024

Alpine Lakes: Deep Lake/Cathedral

Started the day off with a major mistake that caused an urgent trip back to my car (more below). Then I changed plans and headed toward Cathedral Pass. Pre-staged camp and headed towards Peggy’s pond. Turned around when the trail got sketchy and climbed to the base of Cathedral Rock. Explored some meadows and side trails including Deep Lake Ridge. An amazing trip overall.

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Show threadAndrew BriscoeJul 30, 2024
So very early in the morning I go to get water before departing. I accidentally filled my only clean water bottle with lake water. This is a bad situation. I now have no way to drink filtered water. A common water strategy among long-distance hikers is to have one or more “clean” bottles and one “dirty” bottle with a water filter screwed on top. Most commonly, 1 liter Smart Water bottles and a Sawyer Squeeze filter. (more)
Show threadSerhiy Barhamon

@andrewbriscoe use this as a dirty water container with Sawyer mini. Doubles as a heat reserve in extra cold situations.

Highly recommend.

https://cnocoutdoors.com/products/vecto-28mm?variant=40173968457817

28mm Vecto Water Container

Jul 30, 2024 at 6:04pmWeb
Show threadAndrew BriscoeJul 30, 2024
@barhamon Thanks! This is a good idea. I have heard great things about CNOC bags.