It is s beautiful lake and I have been there 3 times but The Enchantments above Leavenworth are way better and there are lots of lakes on this trail just as beautiful as Blanca Lake.

What about hiking to Colchuck only, do we need a permit for that as well ahead of time ?

Wow!! Those views are something else. Marmots are so fun to watch, I can’t imagine seeing 50 of them. Very thorough trip report on the WTA site, appreciate all the detail and thanks for clearing the log off the road.

That is a great view of Glacier Peak. I love hoe the river valley gives an unobstructed view right up to the base of Glacier Peak.

Another gorgeous video, breathtaking panoramic views!

This is breathtaking! The footage of the meadows reminded me of Hidden Lake Lookout.

Did this 40 years ago, thanks for the memories. My favorite short hike in the Cascades.

Stunning and stunning! All there is to say really. Thank you for taking me to this place!

You're such a badass. I'll need to work up to this one. I can't wait!

Looks like an amazing hike! I've added it to my list for when I can hike again. Thanks for "taking me along" via KZfaq!

Makes the traffic in western WA worth it. Just discovered your channel. Nicely done. New subscriber. Thanks for all the effort to share beautiful views.

Do you have a man

Very nice, love these look out hikes. Something i have to add to my to do list. Wish it were open so you can camp in it. Cool the hear the marmots whistling in the background

Oh wow. Thats was very beuatiful mountain and of course you.❤🥰

8 miles, 3600’ elevation gain and two peaks, that’s a great hike/climb. I also love ridges but knees are not a fan. That marmot was cool to see, it wanted the tour too.

How's the road and parking lot for this trail? Would a small sedan like my Civic be able to make it?

Wonderful Video! Thanks for sharing. Would would you pin pointing the spot on the video @17:27. Would love to hike atleast up until the point. Thank.

thanks for the vid - agree about St Helens, once WSDOT gets the road back open Harry's Ridge trail is also an even more approachable yet still spectacular way to experience the area.

Thanks for sharing your adventures in Cascades! I can't wait to plan my first hiking trip there.

Beautiful. That's a workout. Some of that B roll makes me exhausted with the idea that you have to climb back down to retrieve your camera.

I knew this was going to be good as soon as I saw the helmet in the thumbnail. If you ever get to Maine, you should put Mount Katahdin Knife Edge on you bucket list. 😎👍

We went to frog mountain last month and we are going to stay at troublesome creek campground in two weeks. I can't wait!!! It is so pretty up there. Thank you for sharing!! ❤

Great video that brings back memories. I went there with a buddy when I was in high school in the early 70s. We got to the top, but couldn't see the blue lake we were looking for, then realized we were looking right at it. It was still all iced and snowed over and the trail down was impassable. We returned later in the summer on a day like in this video. Beautiful place. I've been to Glacier Basin and Monte Cristo on the other side and wondered if it's possible to get to them from the Blanca Lake side.

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Thanks for this! I live in SC but had an opportunity to hike the Kendall Catwalk a few years ago. Can't wait to get back to Washington! Your videos are like a traveler's guide. Love them!!

ooooh my gawd oooo my god ooo my GOD

Spectacular as I remember from 25 years ago, thanks for the memories!

4 miles of climbing yet 7.5 total miles. Figure that one out. Lol. Did it today

5:40 Another great video. I don't think it was fire lookout. According to the Forest Service website the trail was built in the 1930s by the FAA for the construction and maintenance of a navigational light beacon on the mountaintop. It looks like the beacon was removed by the 1980s. Fire lookout was a good guess though. 😎👍

so good I watched it twice

I'm going solo tommorow!

Just completed this with my two daughters. They love to do the summit look when they are at the top to mimic you. Huge thanks for all of the wonderful videos

Much better to hike on snow rather than in the creek

I'mma liking this place. Gotta go. Hope to catch it froze when I set to go, maybe summer run 😊.Seen Multnomah falls, Willamette fall, silver creek falls many others. I love the observation of the brittle but heavy and so strong element mother nature gives.

Love, love this hike! Awesome video 🤩

Well, I can do short but not steep, so thank you for taking me along on your beautiful hike! Tinkham Peak looks like an old volcano? Again, thank you for another trip😊

Wow, what a view. A beautiful reward for hard work. Another great video.

Did this hike last September and it's my new go to half day when I need to get away easily hike!

This was so atmospheric and scenic, loving the combination of audio and visuals.

I'm really surprised Hidden Lake was your first fire lookout. You should checkout Mt pilchuck. It's supper easy and really rewarding. It's always been my favorite hike in Washington. I've hiked it many times in my life, and I love it.

I like watching your videos. Super Awesome. I live in Washington and love hiking. 😊

Loved Black Peak! Lived 13 yrs in PNW, spent all spare time in Cascades which I loved, thanks for bringing back my memories!

Beautiful lady exploring all these beautiful places it is a joy to see! Incredible all the places you go! Thanks for bringing us along! I've got a group going to mailbox peak next month can't wait! Have you been? Love go see a video of that one from you!

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing with us

Holy moly, what a view. Another great video, great job.

Those were some awesome views. That was a perfect Father's Day hike for you two. Washington in addition to having the most spectacular mountains, does have the most interesting place names. Last week Troublesome Creek, this week Mount Defiance, and the list goes on. 😎👍

I did this hike on June 21st. We were able to snag a perfect cloud free window to summit the defiance, especially that early in the season. It is totally awesome that you are doing this hike with your dad on fathers day. The wildflowers are amazing and the smell something that camera cannot capture. You got lucky on mosquitoes because we were swarmed by clouds of them around the Mason lake section. We were trying to find summit registry on the top to no avail, maybe it does not have one.

As someone who is surrounded by urban sprawl I'm never going to get tired of watching these. Living vicariously through your adventures!

love your videos, thanks for sharing , wish I was able to do what you do