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.
hike up to the base of the spire on the southwest side of it by following a system of grassy ledges from below. the route is described in the "Hiking and climbing in the Winds...." very well (plus the sense of adventure). The route follows the ridge and the face to the right of it all the way up. One crux is on the second pitch and the other crux is up high, before the chimney pitch, depending on what path you choose on pitch 5/6. you can get ...[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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