Gannett Peak - WY

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Northern view of Gannett Peak as seen from the Ink Wells trail. Gannett Glacier flows down the north side of the peak; it's the largest glacier in the Rocky Mountains. Floyd Wilson Meadow can be seen in the foreground. Photo taken July 24, 2006.

This photo was selected for the cover of the Nov 1, 2007 edition of the The American Surveyor in conjunction with an article about Henry Gannett.

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Brett B

WOW

Voted 10/10

I need to get to the Wind River Range pronto!

Posted Aug 2, 2006 2:44 am


	Alpinist	Re: WOW
	Hasn't voted	Thanks - yes the Winds are spectacular! Hope you make it out there one day soon.
		Posted Aug 2, 2006 3:24 am


	Dean	Re: WOW
	Voted 10/10	That is a great view of Gannett. I am planning to do it from Dubois next year and this gives me a feel for Wilson Meadows.
		Posted Aug 2, 2006 3:08 pm


	Alpinist	Re: WOW
	Hasn't voted	Thanks for the votes Dean. I wish you success with your trip. Floyd Wilson Meadow is looong, with no fewer than half dozen stream crossings, most of them over logs. Some of them are somewhat hidden. Let me know if I can help with any beta...
		Posted Aug 2, 2006 6:27 pm

96avs01

Very Nice View!

Voted 10/10

Hoping to get there this August, although the lack of snow may force us to defer to another year. Cheers, Chris

Posted May 4, 2007 7:55 pm


	Alpinist	Re: Very Nice View!
	Hasn't voted	Good luck! Most people take the Gooseneck Glacier route up Gannett. However, the Gannett Glacier on the north side looks pretty invting. It might be a good alternative in a low snow year (northern exposure).
		Posted May 5, 2007 11:12 am

evolution_star

Can't wait.

Voted 10/10

One week and i will hopefully be seeing this same sight in person and not just photos.

Posted Jul 2, 2007 9:01 am


	Alpinist	Re: Can't wait.
	Hasn't voted	I'm sure you've been counting down the days. Have a GREAT trip! The Wind River area is truly spectacular!
		Posted Jul 2, 2007 5:29 pm

dougwalsh64	Gannet Glacier
Hasn't voted	Gannet Glacier is largest in rocky mountains, not lower 48. There are many glaciers larger than Gannet Glacier in Washington, Oregon and on Mt. Shasta.
	Posted Jan 29, 2012 1:24 am


	Alpinist	Re: Gannet Glacier
	Hasn't voted	Thanks. I corrected the caption. I don't recall where but I previously read that it was the largest in the lower 48.
		Posted Jan 29, 2012 12:02 pm