This Alpine Lake hike was Truly Unparalleled in Beauty & Distinctiveness, I believe I visited the area on a very Special Day! From the Start it was Astonishing, beginning in the Enormous Frosty and Snow Blanketed World Renowned Glenwood Springs Colorado, and from there up a Steep Slippery side canyon trail to Hanging Lake, 7,373 ft. elevation, 1.2 Miles and a 1,000 foot Vertical Gain. Micro Spikes and Trekking Poles are HIGHLY ADVISED. The Bright Turquoise Lake was Crowned in Striking Ice Waterfalls and that was just the beginning! Behind the lake, 200 Yards up the Spouting Rock Trail, was an even more Amazing Ice Volcano Formation under another Magical yet Potentially Deadly Garden of Enormous Hanging Icicles Precariously Clinging to the Overhanging wall above! Blasting through a hole in the wall was a Beautiful Water Spout creating a Dazzling Waterfall Shimmering in the Sun as well as a Magical Garden of Ice formations below! Sounds over hyped I know but. . . seeing is Believing. Be Aware, this trail was Icy, steep and along a hand railed cliff! There were several reports of Falling Icicles right above the trailnear Spouting Rock so the danger of being Injured or Killed is very real in Thawing condition. With proper Caution and Awareness the area can be Explored but, I found myself so captivated it was easy to wander into harms way. . . Under the Spout was VERY ICY and Super Slick on unforgiving Terrain as well! Enjoy with Caution!!!
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED $10 Winter, $12 Summer. Parking is difficult but there is a shuttle during summer months.

DISCLAIMER: The Expedition(s) documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Backcountry adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .

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