Wind River Range: Other Select Climbs
Northern Wind River Range, Wyoming
North Arete - Ellingwood PeakTechnical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
Where else can you climb for pitch after pitch on moderate technical rock for 1,500 feet? This amazing route is considered one of the most enjoyable in the Wind Rivers.
Southwest Slope - Fremont Peak
Non Technical Climb - Full Day (Summer)
A long meandering climb from Island Lake to the summit by way of Indian Pass rewards the climber with the Range's second highest summit and third highest in Wyoming.
Tower 1 Gully - Mt. Helen
Technical Ice Climb - Full Day (Summer)
Many a climber has ventured into the Tower 1 Gully looking for an ice climb reputed to be harder than the Black Ice Couloir and left disappointed. If a climber is simply looking for a good climb they won't be disappointed at all. If the ice is in, and it hasn't been lately, Tower 1 is a fun route to a fantastic summit.
West Face, Right - Mt. Sacagawea
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
A climb noted for lots of route finding on relatively good rock. Sacagawea, at 13, 569' is one of the three main summits in Titcomb Basin, although spotting the actual summit is a trick.
Southern Wind River Range, Wyoming
Center Route - Haystack MountainTechnical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
On the West facing side of Haystack is a huge, wet chimney. To the left of the chimney is a less obvious but far superior climb called Center Route. Excellent crack and corner climbing that is probably a bit harder than the published rating.
East Ridge - Wolf's Head
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
Truly one of the best the Wind Rivers have to offer. The 1,000' traverse, often on an extremely narrow band of rock with lots of exposure, has great twists and turns on every pitch. The climbing isn't difficult but the length of the climb and the lack of bail out options means the climbing team has to move efficiently to avoid afternoon storms.
Major Dihedral - Haystack Mountain
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
A superb route for experienced rock climbers. The route begins 10 minutes from where we normally base camp for climbs of Haystack. The beginning isn't obvious and requires some study. The crux is turning a large overlap near the base, with 6 more pitches of more moderate climbing above.
Minor Dihedral - Haystack Mountain
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
A worthy route for the experienced rock climber. Not to be missed on a trip to Haystack. "Hike up the grassy slope right of the Major Dihedral. Third class left on easy slab and belay. Climb up thin cracks and featured slab, go right then left. Then righ into minor dihedral above." - Lander Rock, Greg Collins and Vance White
North Face - Haystack Mountain
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
The North Face is a superior variation to the more commonly climbed North Crack (Grade II, 5.4). The route leads up 4 or 5 pitches to the right of North Crack. The approach is via the North shoulder. Rappel route.
North Ridge - Steeple Peak
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
The North Ridge starts from the notch that separates it from Haystack Mountain. One of the best routes in the Wind Rivers, with 4 high quality pitches. The last pitch takes you directly to the very tippy top. Descend via the South Ridge.
Northeast Face - PingoraTechnical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
Better known by local mountaineers as the Harry Daley route, this classic climb has withstood the test of time as one of the best moderate rock climbs to be found anywhere. Don't be fooled by the rating, the route is continuous and challenging.
Railroad Tracks - Haystack Mountain
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
Railroad Tracks is a great multi-pitch climb for those learning to tackle alpine rock routes. Five pitches of moderate climbing on clean granite is hard to beat.
South Buttress - Pingora
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
Virtually anywhere on the South Buttress of Pingora a climber can find great climbing. Due to intersecting cracks and ledges it is difficult to pinpoint one particular route. However, the "K" crack, has been described as the best short pitch of rock climbing found anywhere.
South Ridge - Steeple Peak
Technical Rock Climb - Full Day (Summer)
The technical climbing starts in the notch between Steeple Peak and East Temple Peak. Four or five pitches of excellent rock take you to the top. There are numerous variations to each pitch making it an ideal climb for a group with a wide variety of skills. Descend via the South Ridge.