Solo Hiking Alpine Lakes Wilderness | Jade Lake

Is this the most beautiful lake in Washington? I came away from this 2-day backpacking trip in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness thinking that this might just be the most beautiful lakes that I've seen in Washington. The turquoise water of Jade Lake with its surrounding mountains are a photographers dream. I did this trip in mid-July when the wildflowers were peaking and the accompanying bees and butterflies let me film them while they went about their business. Always a great experience to be in nature and feel connected to the world around us.
Film Gear used:
Sony ZV-E1 Body
Sony 16-35 F4 PZ Lens
PolarPro PK Variable ND Filter 2-5 stop
Aoka 28.1 Tripod

[@cameronhartwig]

Stunning video! Love the editing! Jade Lake is definitely on my bucket list!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks so much!

[@balwinderkumarsain1991]

Such a beautiful and so peaceful

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Zoomdak]

I love your filming style. So peaceful and melodic to watch if that makes any sense.

[@michelemuoio3069]

Just stunning! The methodology of slowing down and capturing the subtle moments of the insects and the sunset color changes made it even more beautiful! Bravo 🎉!!!

[@cascadiahiking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Wow!! What a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.

[@cascadiahiking]

@KhurshidsChannel Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-uf2zo9kw5j]

Its wonderful

[@cascadiahiking]

That it is!

[@ervinslens]

My goodness what a hike! The views were worth the stretch. Thanks for making this outstanding content available to us. 👏👏

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks my friend, it was worth the effort for sure!

[@fotturer]

Just stumbled across your channel. Love the cinematography here, subbed!

[@cascadiahiking]

Awesome, thank you @kjellfurland!

[@yuliyanikiforets]

This is a great trail! I finally got to do it this summer.

[@cascadiahiking]

Good for you. Same here, this was my first time. I plan to visit it again and maybe go up to the gap. I hear the views from up there are pretty nice!

[@yuliyanikiforets]

@@cascadiahiking same! We met some people coming down from there on our way up.

[@alwayshiking_]

Really well done. Beautiful. Peaceful. Even better in the highest quality resolution (2160p4K) and full screen.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks @alwayshiking_, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@benjaminbarrett5834]

I was just there a few weeks ago. I had seen dozens of videos and was still shocked by the beauty.

[@cascadiahiking]

Totally agree. When I came over the ridge and saw the lake for the first time, "I thought wow, pictures don't do it justice". You picked a good time to do it when there were likely no bugs! Cheers.

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

This has to be the best ones oh the High Route. Any fish?

[@cascadiahiking]

Not sure about fish. I didn't see anyone fishing while I was there. In hindsight, I should have packed my UL rod. Good luck!