Backpacking Colchuck Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Washington State

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Published 2019-06-14

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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All Comments (21)

@svenmedyona4649 5 years ago

It's like you've just walked into one of Bob Ross' paintings.
@rachelzahnd9525 4 years ago

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.
@headingnorth5701 5 years ago

Thanks for taking us along.
@ooblickfilms 5 years ago

Love it man! Keep enjoying the summer.
@KatKuk 5 years ago

wow that is just a breathtaking place to camp down!
@Jodoodman 2 years ago

Beautiful shots and some amazing views. Love the area
@Dpiiiius 4 years ago

Super dope, and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing
@Sheety33 5 years ago

Love the edit...felt like a fly on the wall🤙
@savannah01159 3 years ago

That looks so fun 😊
@luisduarte3648 3 years ago

Great video always watching this over nd over
@Brian-gv7ug 5 years ago

Awesome video, thanks!
@matthewmcgowan1517 3 years ago

I just wanted to say your videos are incredible, not sure why you only have 600 subscribers, but you just earned 1 more
@ratandmonkey2982 2 years ago

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. :-(
@MichelleFillipini 2 years ago

I miss Washington! That looked so much fun and relaxing
@JordanGreenPNW 4 years ago

Awesome video dude! Thumbnail was great 👍🏼
@CristianBodnari 2 years ago

This is so cool.
@kylexlittle 4 years ago

Awesome video! Headed to Leavenworth today!
@tdiler12 3 years ago

aah the Platypus! love that thing
@mariaalbacea1 5 years ago

Nice video im planning to go there how many miles is that ?
@2rty 3 years ago

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.