Backpacking Colchuck Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Washington State

Last week, two friends and I decided to try our luck at scoring some early summer overnight permits for the Enchantments in Washington; more specifically Colchuck Lake since the Core is still frozen. The weather was perfect and the lake not too crowded yet. It was my first time camping up here and I'm sure I'll be back sooner rather than later, especially to get a coveted Core Permit.
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[@svenmedyona4649]

It's like you've just walked into one of Bob Ross' paintings.

[@headingnorth5701]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@rachelzahnd9525]

Really enjoyed your video. I liked your editing and camera angles- gave it a nice experiential feel. And I also liked that you didn’t use music, just natural sounds and non-intrusive conversations. I will definitely watch more like that if you keep sharing your backpacking trips again.

[@Sheety33]

Love the edit...felt like a fly on the wall🤙

[@KatKuk]

wow that is just a breathtaking place to camp down!

[@Jodoodman]

Beautiful shots and some amazing views. Love the area

[@luisduarte3648]

Great video always watching this over nd over

[@Dpiiiius]

Super dope, and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing

[@savannah01159]

That looks so fun 😊

[@ooblickfilms]

Love it man! Keep enjoying the summer.

[@CristianBodnari]

This is so cool.

[@matthewmcgowan1517]

I just wanted to say your videos are incredible, not sure why you only have 600 subscribers, but you just earned 1 more

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Awesome video dude! Thumbnail was great 👍🏼

[@MichelleFillipini]

I miss Washington! That looked so much fun and relaxing

[@NathanaelBillings]

Thank you! It was a whole lot of both 🙂

[@Brian-gv7ug]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@tdiler12]

aah the Platypus! love that thing

[@ratandmonkey2982]

was there in about year 2000. Real nice to long down from Aasgard pass above the lake. Been stuck on the East Cost for 13 years now. :-(

[@kylexlittle]

Awesome video! Headed to Leavenworth today!

[@yeulakho6574]

Nice place.

[@2rty]

Hello! I have a quick question, Can you camp directly at Colchuck lake and if so what kinds of permits do you need? Also, Are there deticated camp sites or can you pitch up where ever. Thank you in Advance.

[@mariaalbacea1]

Nice video im planning to go there how many miles is that ?

[@sdasda4654]

First time at col chuck and you scored a fucking permit! Man I wish

[@sirhuggles]

Hey man, can I do something like this with a trekking pole tent? I don’t have a free standing tent and it worries me!

[@matthewmcgowan1517]

I definitely think you can, just make sure you pick a good tent spot without much wind. Make sure you also pick a time with good weather

[@matthewmcgowan1517]

The only thing I would be worried about with a trekking pole tent would be bad weather, so just check the weather app before you head up

[@sirhuggles]

@@matthewmcgowan1517 thank you sir!

[@sirhuggles]

I appreciate that a TON

[@jasonlohman5658]

What sleeping bag did you use during this backpacking trip? Thankyou

[@SapnaJain525]

how much time does it take from parking to the lake?

[@5USgRWFH]

How well did your T.I.M.P.s hold up for that hike?

[@NathanaelBillings]

I loved my old timps, they held up through everything. I have since moved to the Lone Peak and Olympus since Altra changed the design of the Timp to be less rugged imo

[@eirikmcgrady301]

@3:53 what kind of air mattress is that?

[@Omar-ip4mu]

Same question here!

[@JayneFury]

What time of year did you go?

[@NathanaelBillings]

I went in June! Late enough that the weather was perfect but early enough to beat the crowds.

[@adamgrimes820]

What was the night time temp in summer time?

[@NathanaelBillings]

It can range anywhere from 30-60 degrees at this elevation.

[@kida1403]

damn Nate how long you’ve been hiding that BODY

[@matheusazevedo7671]

What month did you go? Thank you

[@NathanaelBillings]

I went in mid June!