Went off of this link to get beta for Russian Peak (via Bingham Lake)
https://www.summitpost.org/russian-peak-via-bingham-lake/166206
Bingham Lake is a pretty easy hike in... good for first time backpackers? The last section is steep, so poles would help.
Strava:
Day 1 - to Statue Lake https://www.strava.com/activities/11746704578
Day 2 - up Russian Peak - https://www.strava.com/activities/11746705865
