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Fremont Peak

Submitted By: Blitzo on Oct 28, 2006
Elevation: 13,745 feet

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BETA PHOTO: Fremont Peak.
Photo by Blitzo.


Description 

Named for the explorer, John C. Fremont. He climbed it in 1842, believing it to be the highest peak in the Rockies.
Fremont is a beautiful peak offering routes up to grade IV.
It is the second highest in the Wind River Range.


Getting There 

Follow the Titcomb Basin approach to Titcomb Lakes.
Easily approached by heading east from Titcomb Lakes, passing Mistake Lake, which is full of Golden Trout, or was last time that I was there.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Fremont Peak:
Southwest Slope   3rd     Trad, Alpine   
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Photos of Fremont Peak Slideshow Add Photo
John C. Fremont making the first ascent of Fremont Peak. Commemorated by a 5 cent stamp issued in 1898.

John C. Fremont making the first ascent of Fremont...

The classic view from Island Lake.

The classic view from Island Lake.

John C. Fremont. One of America's greatest explorers.

John C. Fremont. One of America's greatest explore...

The steep west face of Fremont Peak. A few routes ascend these tall buttresses and faces. To the left and in the foreground is Mt. Sacagawea.

BETA PHOTO: The steep west face of Fremont Peak. A few routes...

A view of Fremont Peak from the saddle (in the sunlight) up the Southwest Ridge.

BETA PHOTO: A view of Fremont Peak from the saddle (in the sun...