Located in west central Wyoming, the Wind River Range is roughly 100 miles long. It includes many peaks, with several over 13,000 feet in elevation. The Winds include the highest Rocky Mountain peaks outside Colorado.
Many classic alpine rock routes can be found in the Wind Rivers. Many routes are relatively remote.
See Summitpost.org for additional information on the Wind River Range.
Getting There
US Highway 191 runs along the western side of the Wind River Range.
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 furt...[more]
A great town to hang out in when visiting the Bridger Wilderness and/or The Winds: Pinedale, Wyoming
An awesome food joint, and a cheap way to satisfy your extreme hunger related to playing in The Winds: Sugar Shack (307) 367-6404 310 E Pine St Pinedale (I believe they close up for the "wintry" months)
Wind River Range
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