On Rock: Gannett Peak in the Wind Rivers
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
By Kevin Pusey Jr.
This time of year is the best time to head into The Wind River Range. The cool nighttime temps and drier terrain usually eliminate the pesky mosquitoes that hover around during the early evening hours. My friend and I are hiking into Titcomb Basin this week in an attempt to climb the highest peak in Wyoming, Gannett Peak (13,804 feet). Our approach starts from the Pinedale side at the Elkhart Park lot. We will hike in approximately 14 miles to Titcomb Basin. We will then scramble up to the top of Dinwoody Pass (aka Bonney Pass), and bivouac for the night.
Summit day will consist of descending down to the glacier, and climbing the South Couloir (I, Snow 4) up to the summit ridge to the summit, descending back down the South Couloir, and hiking back up to the top of the pass again to spend the night. The following day, we will descend back to our basecamp at the south end of Titcomb. Depending on the weather, we may do another climb in the area. For a lot of people, the crux of the trip is climbing up over, and back on Dinwoody Pass. Recommended gear for climbing Gannett is a few snow protection pieces, ice axe, crampons, stiff vibram sole boots, helmets, rope, a very small rack of rock pro and ample amounts of stamina.
The trip in and out will be approximately 40 miles. Fortunately for me, my friend is hiring a horse packer to carry in and out the bulky gear. For more beta: go online, or check out Climbing and Hiking Wind River Mts. by my old friend, Joe Kelsey. Rock On!
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