Two Hidden Gems in RMNP: Hiking Ptarmigan Tarns [Rocky Mountain National Park]

[@danalutz3945]

Hi Nick this is Dana the bus driver, it was good to meet you and your mother so glad the two of you enjoyed the hike, on your return you inspired me me to redo the hike I made it back up there a couple days after you made the hike. Yes it is truly one of those Hidden Gem Hikes, thanks for sharing..

[@nicksangetta8874]

@danalutz3945 Hey Dana! Thanks for commenting! This was a great little hike and we both enjoyed it a lot. I'd say it was one of our most enjoyable adventures of the year. What a great spot! Thanks you again for suggesting it. 😀

[@barbsangetta8381]

Wow, that was a nice one, and the video came out beautifully showing the "pre" fall coloring. Such a beautiful day to explore the ptarmigan tarns at the base of beautiful Notchtop Mountain! Fun times for sure, and one of my favorites this season! ❤

[@ervinslens]

Such a beautiful and captivating presentation man! Great film

[@fadevsanjudo1222]

It is always a blessing watching your videos, my friend. Very interesting hike. You are always discovering something new at RMNP 😅

[@christopherthornton3291]

Awesome Job Buddy. I enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the Awesome work.

[@laurenbouchie2394]

Really beautiful! I like the random hikes that no one ever shows, they alawys have great views, but you can never go wrong with RMNP or any other area in Colorado they all seem to have a great view!

[@cliffhc1]

That's a nice find Nick! Thanks to Dana for the suggestion. Sometimes it is better to take the bus. I've added this one to my todo list.

[@robertjaycox8488]

I hiked from Bear lake to Odessa a few times, but didn't realize this was back there. Awesome. Thankyou

[@nicksangetta8874]

@robertjaycox8488 I didn't realize they were back there either! I had seen them from Ptarimgan Pass but didn't know what they were and never thought about hiking to them.

[@allenfritschel1859]

Really nice video, didn't know they were up there, another great hike video

[@michaelborn3318]

I climbed that face on Notchtop one winter but couldn't remember where exactly it was in the park, thanks!

[@michaelsmith7193]

Wow, what a neat hike and what incredible scenery! Discoveries like that are so amazing. Many thanks for sharing this adventure!

[@drone_boss]

Never been there. Thanks!

[@evelynwiegel1838]

That was a beautiful birthday hike. Glad you enjoyed your day because you sure bring smiles to ours.

[@TheBrooklynHiker]

Awesome Hike. Here's a fun fact..When I first moved out here. And heard the name "ptarmigan" my Italian ass pronounced it as Parmesan. Lol😂

[@barbsangetta8381]

That's priceless! So Parmesan Tarns it is! Nick's ass is only half Italian, so he didn't think of that! 😂

[@Michael-qu6fj]

Almost looks like you could hike up to Flattop from there. Great video Nick.

[@nicksangetta8874]

@Michael-qu6fj It would be rough but possibly doable! One day I want to see if I can get to that arch up there.

[@pw2883]

Thanks for taking us to a less traveled section of the park.

[@Miderguy_]

Nice views from back there!

[@nicksangetta8874]

@Miderguy_ I also read that is the area where you can hike up to Notchtop. I believe it is class 4 but that is the way!

[@Miderguy_]

@nicksangetta8874 nice. I've seen people skiing up there in the winter. Got to have smowshoes the snow gets deep by Lake Helene.

[@dailblake3102]

Met you as you were coming out of Embryo Lake, I TOTALLY got the Two Rivers Psychiatric reference!

[@nicksangetta8874]

@dailblake3102 Hey Dail! It was awesome to meet you! I am really excited about the Embryo video. I think it came out really good. I had to shuffle the order of the vids a tiny bit but Embryo will be out on Oct 21. I can't wait. Hopefully I will run into you again next year.

[@susannal1314]

This is a fun end of winter hike. Then you can slide down at the end, back to lake Helene. It was also a marmot filled area when we were there. Another hike the Y offers during the year. Have you done twin sisters in wild basin? A fun hike with some lovely views.

[@nicksangetta8874]

@susannal1314 I have done Twin Sisters Peaks a bunch of times and I have been to Twin Lakes in Wild Basin. If there is another feature called Twin Sisters I am not aware of it.

[@susannal1314]

@@nicksangetta8874 it’s the only one I know of in the area, off trail hike from Lion/Thunder trail.

[@patrickthai9095]

So that's what those are called, neat! I saw them on the map and hiked to them a couple years ago and had no clue of the names. Great views, and I really liked the panoramic view on the way down looking over Helene/Odessa/etc.

[@nicksangetta8874]

@patrickthai9095 The views looking back to Odessa and Helene were the best! That is incredible spot up there. I think those are unofficial names and I was a little surprised they weren't in Lisa Foster's book. But it makes sense, they are tarns under Ptarmigan Point and Ptarmigan Pass.. so the Ptarmigan Tarns they are! Plus the RMNP bus driver said it so it's gotta be legit. 😄

[@jasonkamm5537]

I can't believe you found someplace in RMNP that you haven't been to before

[@nicksangetta8874]

@jasonkamm5537 Finding new spots is extremely fun! I still got one more "hidden gem" vid coming, set to release on Oct 21. I think its going to surprise some people on its location. Thank you for watching!

[@finnstrailadventures]

really cool loved it! could you do embryo lake soon please?

[@nicksangetta8874]

@@finnstrailadventures Thank you! I will have to research Embryo Lake. I remember seeing it in the book.

[@nicksangetta8874]

I just looked it up. It looks super cool and I really had no idea it was in that location. We will be getting this one really soon! Thanks for the suggestion.