Two Rivers Lake and Lake Helene
Hikes in the Rockies
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Documentary, Educational, Travel, 04-Mar-2026
Sean, Michelle and John tackle the wind, snow and avalanche danger as they snowshoe to the frozen alpine lakes of Two Rivers Lake and Lake Helene.
These frozen alpine lakes gracefully sitting in front of the snowcapped Notchtop Mountain were an inspirational view to say the least.
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