Russian Peak with Nikko - Bingham Lake, Statue Lake

 

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