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Peak Lake

Wyoming > Wind River Range

Description

Semi secluded region west of Titcomb Basin. A great loop adventure to take the Highline trail over Shannon Pass and on into Peak Lake. From there head up the valley to Knapsack Col where you descend the Twins Glacier to the head of Titcomb Basin. The climbing possibilities along the way are awesome.

Getting There

Elkhart Park trailhead. Just past Little Senaca Lake while most folks bear right on their way to Island Lake, take a left and continue on the Highline Trail thru the beautiful Jean Lake region. The map on page 150 of the Kelsey guide is self explanatory.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a AI3 Easy Snow
 1
● Sulphur Peak - North Face
Trad, Ice, Snow, Alpine 12 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Sulphur Peak - North Face
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a AI3 Easy Snow Trad, Ice, Snow, Alpine 12 pitches

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Guy Johnson and Jon Waterman, shoreline Peak Lake
[Hide Photo] Guy Johnson and Jon Waterman, shoreline Peak Lake
The chimneys on the north face of Sulphur and Cutthroat Spire. (The spire is actaully lower in elevation than the main peak)
[Hide Photo] The chimneys on the north face of Sulphur and Cutthroat Spire. (The spire is actaully lower in elevation than the main peak)
The valley above Peak Lake. The Northern Winds. Split Mt in the background. Might be the top of Gannett mostly hidden in the center of the shot.
[Hide Photo] The valley above Peak Lake. The Northern Winds. Split Mt in the background. Might be the top of Gannett mostly hidden in the center of the shot.
Guy Johnson at campsite above Peak Lake in 1990. North side of Sulphur has his attention.
[Hide Photo] Guy Johnson at campsite above Peak Lake in 1990. North side of Sulphur has his attention.
Smokey morning view of Peak Lake and Split Mt - Sept 2022
[Hide Photo] Smokey morning view of Peak Lake and Split Mt - Sept 2022
The impressive north face of Arrowhead from the NW ridge of Bow - Sept 2022
[Hide Photo] The impressive north face of Arrowhead from the NW ridge of Bow - Sept 2022
Looking east from the NW Ridge of Bow - Sept 2022
[Hide Photo] Looking east from the NW Ridge of Bow - Sept 2022
Descending moraine below Twins Glacier which gets you from Peak Lake to Titcomb Basin
[Hide Photo] Descending moraine below Twins Glacier which gets you from Peak Lake to Titcomb Basin
View west from near the top of Knapsack Col. Sulphur Peak on the left and Peak Lake below. Inbound PM storm above.
[Hide Photo] View west from near the top of Knapsack Col. Sulphur Peak on the left and Peak Lake below. Inbound PM storm above.