Tony Bubb and Company Ascend Gannet Peak in 1993 o...
Description
Gannett Peak is the highest peak in the Wind River Range and the state of Wyoming. It is identified by it's broad snow capped summit. The peak is flanked by five glaciers: Dinwoody, Gooseneck and Gannett on the east. Mammoth and Minor glaciers on the west. The first ascent was made in 1922 by Arthur Tate and Floyd Stahlnaker. The Gooseneck Route is the most popular.
Getting There
Several approach trails exist. The Gannett and Fremont Peak North USGS quads are most useful in determining the most suitable approach route to your destination. The Glacier Trail, from Trail Lake Ranch is quite popular (23 miles).
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Gannett Peak:
From the top of Dinwoody pass you descend down a snowfield onto Dinwoody Glacier. From the glacier head north towards the base of Gannett. There is an obvious band of snow that connects Dinwoody Glacier to Gooseneck Glacier that you need to cross to begin the steeper part of the ascent. Once you cross the snow band, begin heading up the glacier until you are at the base of the couloirs that head up the southern flank of Gannett. Take the further left of the couloirs. The crux of the route b...[more]Browse More Classics in WY
My wife and myself would like to do gannett in middle July. I know we could handle the approach but we do not have any glacier experience. Would it be reasonable to attempt it anyway.
There's still going to be A LOT of snow this year in the range in mid July. We've had a long winter! :( So it's gonna be a messy approach. BUT, as a local I would say it is definitely managable. :)
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