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Gannett Peak - Aug '10

This was one of the most amazing places I've ever been.
Gannett Peak 13,804ft (4.208m) is the highest mountain in Wyoming.
The mountain is the most remoute of all the state high points in the lower 48 states, is commonly climbed on a four to six day round-trip and is considered amongst mountaineers as second only to Alaska's Mount McKinley in difficulty of state high points.
4 of us spent 3 to 4 days in Wind River Range to climb Gannett Peak.
Total hours spent hiking: 36,
Miles hiked: 55,
Total elevation gain for hike: 11,500ft.
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  • The most common approach is from the south - from Pinedale, WY and the end of 14.3 miles long Forest Road 101 above Fremont Lake: to the Pole Creek Trail, just beyond the Elkhart Park Ranger Station (9,300ft).
We started early in the morning on Saturday August 7th, 2010.

    The most common approach is from the south - from Pinedale, WY and the end of 14.3 miles long Forest Road 101 above Fremont Lake: to the Pole Creek Trail, just beyond the Elkhart Park Ranger Station (9,300ft). We started early in the morning on Saturday August 7th, 2010.

  • There were 4 of us:
from the left - Zijo, Bob, Senad, ... and me.

    There were 4 of us: from the left - Zijo, Bob, Senad, ... and me.

  • Many lakes were ahead of us.

    Many lakes were ahead of us.

  • We met a group of college students: they were on their trip for 26 days already!?

    We met a group of college students: they were on their trip for 26 days already!?

  • Our photo cameras were very busy.
Many mosquitos were around and Senad had a net on his head.

    Our photo cameras were very busy. Many mosquitos were around and Senad had a net on his head.

  • A tired hiker found a way to be out faster.

    A tired hiker found a way to be out faster.

  • Fantastic sceneries of glacier lakes.

    Fantastic sceneries of glacier lakes.

  • Many hikers are using horses.

    Many hikers are using horses.

  • Seneca Lake.

    Seneca Lake.

  • Higher mountains and the continental divide are finally on the horizon.
On the left side is Fremont Peak (13,745ft = 4.189m), on the right side is Jackson Peak (13,517ft - 4.120m) and Indian Pass around 12,200ft in between.

    Higher mountains and the continental divide are finally on the horizon. On the left side is Fremont Peak (13,745ft = 4.189m), on the right side is Jackson Peak (13,517ft - 4.120m) and Indian Pass around 12,200ft in between.

  • Island Lake (10,300ft) - after about 12 miles and 8 hours hiking.

    Island Lake (10,300ft) - after about 12 miles and 8 hours hiking.

  • It was obvious from where the lake's name comes from.
Finally, our goal is visible: Bonney Pass and the recognizable Y-shape snow flake - and left from that, hard to notice, snowy ridge to the Gannett Peak summit.

    It was obvious from where the lake's name comes from. Finally, our goal is visible: Bonney Pass and the recognizable Y-shape snow flake - and left from that, hard to notice, snowy ridge to the Gannett Peak summit.

  • Do you want to swim?

    Do you want to swim?

  • This fish can't do that any more.

    This fish can't do that any more.

  • Thirsty horses.

    Thirsty horses.

  • Our camp at Island Lake (10,344ft = 3.153m).

    Our camp at Island Lake (10,344ft = 3.153m).

  • Zijo is checking his new tripod.

    Zijo is checking his new tripod.

  • It was close to sunset...

    It was close to sunset...

  • Look back to Island Lake (10,344ft = 3.153m).

    Look back to Island Lake (10,344ft = 3.153m).

  • It was time to enjoy the beauty of Wind River Range.

    It was time to enjoy the beauty of Wind River Range.

  • Exceptional sceneries...

    Exceptional sceneries...

  • ...really.

    ...really.

  • It was heaven for photographers.

    It was heaven for photographers.

  • Even my little camera was impressed ...

    Even my little camera was impressed ...

  • ... and looks like - it's working just fine...

    ... and looks like - it's working just fine...

  • ... without a tripod.

    ... without a tripod.

  • Sun set.

    Sun set.

  • Senad with his tripod was waiting for the last sun ray.

    Senad with his tripod was waiting for the last sun ray.

  • Unfortunately, the day was over.

    Unfortunately, the day was over.

  • Sunday morning (Aug 8th) - waiting to our tents get dry...

    Sunday morning (Aug 8th) - waiting to our tents get dry...

  • ... to continue our trip.

    ... to continue our trip.

  • Water was everywhere ...

    Water was everywhere ...

  • ...and beautiful green meadows.

    ...and beautiful green meadows.

  • It was quiet morning.

    It was quiet morning.

  • Everything is so clean...

    Everything is so clean...

  • ... and our Bonney Pass Y-shape snow flake (12,831ft = 3.911m) is closer and closer.

    ... and our Bonney Pass Y-shape snow flake (12,831ft = 3.911m) is closer and closer.

  • ... wildflowers (red ones are Indian Paintbrushes - State flower of Wyoming), ...

    ... wildflowers (red ones are Indian Paintbrushes - State flower of Wyoming), ...

  • ... and Fremont Peak 13,745ft (4.189m) above us. (Wyoming's third highest peak).

    ... and Fremont Peak 13,745ft (4.189m) above us. (Wyoming's third highest peak).

  • Amazing Indian Paintbrush - State flower of Wyoming (red flower).

    Amazing Indian Paintbrush - State flower of Wyoming (red flower).

  • We are closer and closer.

    We are closer and closer.

  • Nice spot for a tent?...

    Nice spot for a tent?...

  • ... Yes!, why not!?
... after about 4 miles and 6 hours enjoyable hiking.

    ... Yes!, why not!? ... after about 4 miles and 6 hours enjoyable hiking.

  • After lunch - stretching my legs around the camp - to the left is Senad's and Bob's tent.

    After lunch - stretching my legs around the camp - to the left is Senad's and Bob's tent.

  • Flowers are everywhere...

    Flowers are everywhere...

  • ... and a view back towards Titcomb lakes.
If you have good eyes, you can see our tents.

    ... and a view back towards Titcomb lakes. If you have good eyes, you can see our tents.

  • Bonney Pass (12,831ft - 3.911m) is even closer.

    Bonney Pass (12,831ft - 3.911m) is even closer.

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    Thirsty horses.
    Our camp at Island Lake (10,344ft = 3.153m).
    Zijo is checking his new tripod.