Hiking the 'Instagram Famous' Wedgemount Lake Trail in Whistler

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If you’ve ever been on Instagram you’ve probably seen Wedgemount Lake.
It’s unique slender appearance and glacial blue waters backdropped by the Wedgemount Glacier and towers of Rethel Mountain aren’t a sight you can forget. It’s a sea to sky hiking classic and although it’s quite busy, it’s a trail every local hiking enthusiast needs to check off their bucket list.
The Wedgemount trail is relentlessly steep and almost completely forested until you reach the final 100m climb to the top. This is what I like to call a destination hike! Climbing almost 1300m over 6 kilometers makes for a great cardio workout and the views at the end are nothing short of spectacular.

[@shawnmurphy2047]

Thank you for the memories..we hiked up there in the summer of1988 ❤ when we did the hike, the glacier was in the water …still so beautiful 😍

[@riseandalpine]

Glad this brought you back Shawn. It's sad the glacier has receded that much. Super cool you stood at its feet in all it's glory.

[@ervinslens]

Outstanding scenery my friend, what a majestic place!

[@riseandalpine]

Majestic is right! Thanks for tuning in :)

[@RedRockMaintenance]

Good hike. Did it once when I lived in whistler. We got to the top and it started snowing on us

[@riseandalpine]

No way! Snowing in the summer time?

[@spencerhorton7994]

Really enjoyed the viewing experience. That one is a real grind🙏👌

[@riseandalpine]

Appreciate you tuning in Spencer! It's definitely a good ole' quad smasher :)

[@5070kja]

This is a great video

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Kevin, always nice to hear someone is enjoying one of my hiking videos!

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

Try summiting Wedge Mountain. The views must be so amazing up there on top of the highest mountain in the region.

[@riseandalpine]

I'll summit it this summer, I've heard it's gorgeous.

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

@@riseandalpine I'm doing this mountain in May.

[@will3057]

When ski season starts you should do a most fun ski trails video

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for the idea Will!

[@vitaminb4869]

I'm gonna be making the obligatory comment noting how much the glacier has recedeed since the last time I've been there in 2010. Now there is a whole new lake formed because of it.

[@riseandalpine]

Wow.... The lake beneath didn't even exist in 2010??? It's so sad how fast these beautiful glaciers are receding.

[@vitaminb4869]

@@riseandalpine Yeah, there was no lake back then. I didn't know there is one now until I watched your video, so I was quite surprised to see that. I'll link a couple photos from 2010: drive.google.com/file/d/1tjGWioSzEWpa6cSWw5r4eqjVa0gh7II4/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1yGG6S1RECYQ8ULA6hYrPW2lxFjJl03-7/view?usp=sharing

[@demaradavis3713]

Awesome vid!!! Planning on backpacking here next weekend but not sure about the bug/mosquitoes there. How was it when you went?? How cold was it when you went also?

[@riseandalpine]

I’m pretty immune to bugs. We were day hiking so not sure what temps were like.

[@JC-bh1pe]

Could you please tell me which month you did this hike? I like the wild flowers in the scenery. Thanks.

[@riseandalpine]

This was in Late August/september

[@onecutmedia]

How were the bugs? and you cracked me up with the hat ;)

[@riseandalpine]

Bugs were no problem!!

[@КристинаСас-ю3я]

How about little kids? (7 years old) Is this hike too much for them? They have been on many trails before, does it have any dangers or is it just hiking straight up with rocks?

[@riseandalpine]

It would depend on their energy levels, but from a safety perspective, absolutely no dangers or exposure. Only tricky part is the really steep part up to the lake with some slippery dirt and rocks.

[@КристинаСас-ю3я]

@@riseandalpine Thank you

[@coreya5285]

Bought a hat (you had me at “worst possible material”) and a sticker. Buttering you up for when I’m in whistler next year and can’t find the freshies. Btw, no kids merch? Dad in his dad hat ain’t getting you any likes, but his 9 year old just might…

[@riseandalpine]

Hey Corey, Can't believe the sales pitch worked!!! You will be the second official owner of a rise and alpine cap. Keep that thing in mint condition (might become a collectors item one day LOL) Don't sell yourself short, dad's get deserve likes too!! Kids merch is a great idea :). I really appreciate you watching and supporting the brand!!

[@coreya5285]

@@riseandalpine i'm barely considered an influencer in my own house. my kid's a pretty big deal in his 4th grade class though - we'll see if the R&A sticker brings the👍👍 .

[@chrisbizcoach]

Is there a link to get the cap?

[@riseandalpine]

Hey Chris! The link to my store is here: rise-alpine.creator-spring.com/ Thanks for the support brother!