My 6th attempt at Gannett Peak, the highest point in Wyoming, was finally a success for highpoint number 47! It started with a ride across the Wind River Reservation out of Crowheart, Wyoming to the Cold Springs Trailhead. Next came a long 2,000 foot climb over Scenic Pass and down into the outfitters camp where the Ink Wells and Glacier Trails meets on the Dinwoody Creek.

The next day was a move up to high camp above the Tarns Lakes and boulder field to cut out the arduous climb through it in the dark for an early summit attempt. Late afternoon arrival and an early 1AM wakeup call made for a sleepless night anxious to finally reach the summit.

We left at 2AM by headlamp and near full moon light. Sunrise was spectacular above the bergschrund that was about a third open across the Gooseneck. Snow was a bit soft but very good conditions than previous attempts making for an exposed walk across the summit ridge to summit a little after 8AM! The relief was relinquished, but it was only halfway. The snow was much softer on the way down with some post-holing and some precarious moments within the group that included a self arrest over the now 2/3rds open crevasse and another foot through and stuck in it that had to be dug out. All in all, an earlier start would have helped but warm temperatures and vast sun did not help alleviate any of it. High camp was reached by 3PM with early sleeps in store after a 13 hour day and a hearty dinner.

No issues the next day to Echo Lake above the first night's outfitters camp going over Scenic Pass once again on day 5 with another summit of Dinwoody Peak. Water is scarce on the east side, so stayed just in the forest boundary a bit over a mile from trailhead for an early morning pickup.

After 13 years of frustration due to weather and snow, sickness, etc. a sixth attempt was perfectly aligned with snow conditions and weather the entire week in the Winds. I love the Winds as one of my favorite ranges, but it was time to be done with Gannett to move on to other climbs in different parts of the range along with finishing the 14ers and other highpoints!

Thank you to some amazing people I climbed with and hope to do more in the future. Take care, and God Bless!!