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Elevation: 13,804 ft
GPS: 43.18417, -109.65444
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Shared By: Blitzo on Nov 4, 2006
Admins: Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson

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Gannett Peak is the highest peak in the Wind River Range and the state of Wyoming.
It is identified by it's broad snow capped summit.
The peak is flanked by five glaciers: Dinwoody, Gooseneck and Gannett on the east. Mammoth and Minor glaciers on the west.
The first ascent was made in 1922 by Arthur Tate and Floyd Stahlnaker.
The Gooseneck Route is the most popular.

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Several approach trails exist. The Gannett and Fremont Peak North USGS quads are most useful in determining the most suitable approach route to your destination.
The Glacier Trail, from Trail Lake Ranch is quite popular (23 miles).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gannett Peak

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Mod. Snow
 75
Gooseneck Glacier Route
Trad, Snow, Alpine
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a AI1-2 Steep Snow
 11
South East Couloir
Ice, Snow, Alpine
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Gooseneck Glacier Route
 75
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Mod. Snow Trad, Snow, Alpine
South East Couloir
 11
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a AI1-2 Steep Snow Ice, Snow, Alpine
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