Wind River Range

Mike Gradziel The stunning Wind River Range is a 100 mile long mountain range in Western Wyoming.
Wind river range. A number of historic passes cross these mountains. It should be the right of passage for any trail lover. This is a remake of the previous upload I was not happy with.
The range is home to many of the states highest mountains including Fremont Peak at 13745 and Wind River Peak at 13192 feet. Backpacking the Wind River Range. On Fly-Fishing the Wind River Range.
Highlights include steep glacier cut valleys glacial-fed alpine. Most of them come live and work in cities and most of them are not experienced backpackers. This rugged piece of the Rocky Mountains extending for approximately 80 miles along the western slope of the Continental Divide contains a unique combination of jagged granite rock alpine forest and open alpine meadows.
Find the perfect Wind River Range stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The Wind River Range encompasses an area of 2. Surface elevations range from the summit of Gannett Peak in the Wind River Mountain Range at 13804 ft to the Belle Fourche River valley in the states northeast corner at 3125 ft.
Wind River Range Green River Lakes WY to Big Sandy Lodge WY August 11 2018 Kate 5 Comments Back on the CDT. In fact 19 of Wyomings 20 highest peaks are in the Wind River Range and there are more than 40-named peaks rising above 13000 feet. Atlas first long-distance hiking adventure.
Essays and What Not to Bring Narrative by Chadd VanZanten Klaus VanZanten et al. Lacking a major mining boom like the Colorado Silver Boom few access roads pierce the range requiring long backpacking trips to penetrate the range and reach the highest peaks. The Continental Divide follows the crest of the range and includes Gannett Peak which at 13802 ft 4207 m is the highest.