OTHER Trip Report 06/18/2012

Peak(s):	Gannett Peak - 13809
Date Posted:	06/18/2012
Date Climbed:	06/11/2012
Author:	telejb

Journey to the SE Couloir of Gannett Peak
Michelle and I made the long trek into the heart of the Wind River Range for a climb and ski of the Southeast Couloir of Gannett Peak. Enjoy the pictures! Trailhead Packing: Approach, Day 1: Approach, Day 2: Summit Attempt, Day 3: Summit, Day 4: Exit, Day 5:

Comments or Questions

RoanMtnMan	Very Nice. 6/19/2012 5:56am I was last there in the winter of 98 and the memories are still with me. We didn't take skis, which I regret, but what an amazing slice of wilderness. Well done.
piper14er	good pics (stats) 6/19/2012 12:38pm I am wanting to get up there sometime. I have ssen different stats on the distance in and out. Do you have any info on your route? Thanks.
benners	Wow! 6/19/2012 1:31pm Looks awesome, and a great way to experience that area. Kinda surprised at how much snow's left up there. Great job and thanks for posting.
mtgirl	SWEET ! 6/19/2012 1:54pm The second to last photo is breathtaking ! What a gorgeous area that I hope to see for myself someday. Thanks for posting.
rickinco123	Amazing! 6/19/2012 2:29pm That is one excellent series of photos! I feel like I am there with you! I hope is was more fun than grueling.
geojed	Good on ya! 6/19/2012 2:44pm That 2nd to last photo is the Island Lake Basin w/ Fremont Peak on the right. When I need to go to my ”happy place” in a stressful/loud environment, that's exactly where I go!
tmathews	Still looks like it's very much spring up ther 6/19/2012 3:05pm Too bad our snowpack isn't as good. Congrats! Great report!
Floyd	Incredible Pics 6/19/2012 3:05pm I'll get up there one of these years. Thanks for posting, looks like a great trip.
ChrisinAZ	Beautiful! 6/19/2012 4:14pm Planning to head up there in about a week, but approaching from the east. I'm curious--how sketchy was the final ridge to the summit?
clemsonmtneer	Awesome!! 6/19/2012 4:19pm That's an amazing part of the country. Nice job skiing Wyoming's high point and thanks for sharing!
ptyrg	The Winds!! 6/19/2012 5:25pm Thanks for sharing!!
Presto	Great views ... 6/19/2012 8:53pm From that summit. Makes me want to head back up there again. 8) Nice shot of Gooseneck Pinnacle in Photo 16. How were the bugs on the hike in? And, I agree with you Geojed ... love that basin. Thanks for posting. Happy trails!
mtnfiend	Sweet photos!! 6/20/2012 1:02am What are the stats on the climb (RT mileage and vert)?? Is the approach that long that it normally takes 2 days?? Looks like a fun outing!!
GerryRigged	Holly snow fields Batman 6/20/2012 2:32am So thats where all the colorado snow went!! Nice work both of you.
k-berger	wow 6/20/2012 2:36am A lot of snow up there! Heading to island lake to camp and climb Fremont at the end of July. Hope the snow melts out a little, May have to pack my axe! Awesome photos, thanks for sharing!
telejb	Thanks 6/20/2012 5:26am for the comments everyone. Regarding stats, I think it's about 20 miles one way from car (at Elkhart Park TH) to summit. Not sure on total vertical though, probably between 9,000 and 10,000 ft. I think most people take at 2-3 days on the approach, but it can definitely be done in one day, especially without snow. ChrisinAZ - The final ridge is not bad, it looks more intimidating than it really is when viewed from Bonney Pass. The ridge is wider and flatter than it appears, and never gets knife-edgy or too narrow, though it is quite exposed on both sides.
mountainmicah83	so much snow. 6/21/2012 12:47pm Wow, I am impressed with how much snow is still there. Nicely done! 40 miles with skis.
Porkrind	The Winds are spectacular 6/22/2012 8:15pm My daughter and I backpacked the Winds in August '09 from Green River lakes to Titcomb Basin and back out to Elkhart. Great memories and spectacular and remote scenery! I want to go back...

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