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Elevation: 13,745 ft 4,189 m
GPS: 43.1202, -109.638
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Shared By: Blitzo on Oct 28, 2006
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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.

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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.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Fremont Peak

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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
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The classic view from Island Lake.
The classic view from Island Lake.
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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 Frem…
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Fremont Peak.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
Fremont Peak. Photo by Blitzo.
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Sunset on the magnificent West Face of Fremont - August 1990
Sunset on the magnificent West Face of Fremont…
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Fremont Peak from above Island Lake.
Fremont Peak from above Island Lake.
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Fremont Peak at dawn (from lowest Indian Lake)
Fremont Peak at dawn (from lowest Indian Lake)
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View north from summit
View north from summit
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Just before Island Lake
Just before Island Lake
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Summit
Summit
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A view of Fremont Peak from the saddle (in the sunlight) up the Southwest Ridge.
A view of Fremont Peak from the saddle (in the…
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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.
The steep west face of Fremont Peak. A few rou…
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John C. Fremont. One of America's greatest explorers.
John C. Fremont. One of America's greatest expl…
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