LazyJSkwires - Aug 3, 2022 7:08 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2022
The longest of days
Inspired by a trip report on this site I thought I would try doing this as a day hike. My first attempt ended 15 miles in as I realized I would need far more time. I was in Indian Basin starting the trek up to the ridge when I turned around and got back to my truck before it got dark.
My most recent attempt had me leaving from the parking lot at 12:30am. 17 miles and 11 hours later I hit the summit and did the daring crawl on the summit block. There were a few other people on the mountain, but none of them on the summit at the same time. Amazing views in every direction and very little wind. It was a shorts and tshirt kinda day. On the way back I thought I was going to get eaten alive by mosquitos, they were relentless, vicious, and were keeping pace with me with ease.
The sun was setting right as I got to photographer's point and it made for a truly memorable sunset. The colors in the sky were stunning. After that it got windy and a little bit of rain as I did the last 4-5 miles in the dark. It was back to the car around 10:30pm, exhausted, tired, and with no regrets.
wyatt_meyers - Jul 26, 2021 9:46 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2020
Beautiful and fun climb!
Summited as part of a 16 day trip in the winds (6 in the north, 8 in the south) with Michael and Katelyn. Amazing and difficult day with unbelievable views. Definitely add this peak to your list!
katelyngeselle - Sep 7, 2020 10:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2020
Long day, so worth the effort!
Very long hike. We were base camped in Titcomb Basin, and went up via Mistake Lake. Went up a steep boulder-y chute off to the right for a long climb to the ridge. (This route is fairly obvious as it's the only route that actually looks possible to get to the ridge). Watch your step-- many large rocks that you'd think would be stable are not. Once at the ridge, we made our way to the base of Fremont. There's an obvious dirt trail closer to the Titcomb side. Followed that trail very far up, until the route becomes either slabs or boulders-- your choice. I chose boulders. There are cairns up most of the mountain. It is a long ascent! Very windy at the top-- I was glad I brought a thermal shirt and good windbreaker. AMAZING VIEWS!!! The massive glacier is so impressive, I'd never seen anything like it. You can see the Tetons on a clear day. I'd recommend starting earlier than we did haha-- we started from Titcomb Basin around 12:30 and were walking into camp around 8:30 (it was just about dark by the time we got back).
Matt Lemke - Aug 15, 2020 7:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2020
Wind River Slam Peak 5 of 29
This was our 5th peak, of a 2 week Wind River Slam where I climbed all the 13ers in the Winds and finished the Wyoming 13ers on August 3, 2020. On this particular day we did 3 other 13ers
eli.boardman - Dec 27, 2018 12:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2016
From Titcomb Basin / Mistake Lake
3rd class route from camp in Titcomb; part of a 26-day Wind River traverse
dunsum - Sep 1, 2016 11:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2016
SW Ridge
Climbed SW Ridge with my wife from our camp in Indian Basin.
2015-08-18 climbed out of Titcomb Basin to ridge leading to Fremont and scramble ridge to and up Fremont
Smithman123 - Aug 4, 2016 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2016
Indian Basin Scramble
Camped near Barbara Lake on day 1, then at the midpoint of the upper Indian Basin Lake on day 2. Opted to work our way straight for the 12,000' saddle rather than take the use-trail which leads around the upper lake. Fun scramble that is never exposed except at the very summit.
Hiked from Indian Basin, topped out by 9:00. Amazing views! Worth every step :)
tlockling - Mar 27, 2016 2:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1988
1988
2 nights backpacking. Hiked in 7-8 miles first day after work. Made it about 1000 feet from the summit the next day. Visibility was bad so we turned around. Indian Basin was nice.
Gorgeous camp by second Indian Basin lake, not too hard of a scramble up standard route to unparalled views at summit. Climbed Jackson Peak which was actually slightly harder the next day. Because of time constraints, I had to be in and out in just four days.
Via SW buttress, from camp in Indian Basin. A surprisingly casual and straightforward route - mostly 2nd class with only occasional easy 3-rd class moves with no exposure. Many lines are possible, and the plethora of seemingly random cairns reflects this. Nonetheless, all routes eventually lead to the spectacular, wildly exposed summit ridge and stunning view of the grandest portion of the Wind River Range. All in all, a superb and low-stress experience, if you're willing to do the long pack in.
Alex Wood - Aug 24, 2013 9:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2013
Quick Scramble
We approached from Elkhart Park. The hike in was probably one of the prettiest hikes I have ever done hands down. The lakes are all so gorgeous and the wild flowers were out of this world. From Elkhart Park to Island Lake it took us 5.5 hrs. The hike is terrible at all. We did Fremont Peak the first day in 5 hrs from our high camp in Titcomb Basin and Gannet in 13 hrs. The bugs were terrible in the evening in Titcomb Basin. They weren't bad at all on the hike in. Gaining the ridge from Titcomb sort of sucked. The col described in the route description is loose and an awful slog. Then you have to undulate along the ridge after the col to gain the route. Take the grassy ledges! Approach the col, but look for a grassy ledge that cuts at an angle..a perfect ramp. Scramble up this to gain the start of the southwest buttress
Super Dave - Aug 2, 2013 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2013
Great Views
Fun climb from our camp in upper Indian Basin. Great summit views. Saw a pine marten above 13200'. Trip Report
On a 2 day backpack into Titcomb. Climbed from Titcomb. Not sure why this isn't done more often. If you follow the grassy ramps it is mostly Class 2 if you are good with your route finding, some cairns in place already. Can make it more interesting and do Class 4+ up ledges. Great views from the top. About 2 hours up.
12 day trip to the winds, returned after a trip here with NOLS in 1997, climbed Peak twice
rickopolis - Aug 27, 2012 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2012
Southwest Buttress
Climbed from camp just west of and below Indian Basin. Fun scrambling and incredible summit views. Ended up doing some fourth class climbing on the descent due to inattention to the route.
musicman82 - Aug 18, 2012 12:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012
Solo trip
Hiked into camp at Island Lake and climbed the next morning; very smoky from some bad fires in Idaho, but the views from the summit were still unbelievable!
SarahThompson - Aug 2, 2012 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
SW Buttress from Indian Basin
Climbed standard route from camp at 11,200 feet in Indian Basin. OK scramble, awesome summit and views! Descended same way and then climbed Jackson in the afternoon... which was harder over all.
LazyJSkwires - Aug 3, 2022 7:08 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2022
The longest of daysInspired by a trip report on this site I thought I would try doing this as a day hike. My first attempt ended 15 miles in as I realized I would need far more time. I was in Indian Basin starting the trek up to the ridge when I turned around and got back to my truck before it got dark.
My most recent attempt had me leaving from the parking lot at 12:30am. 17 miles and 11 hours later I hit the summit and did the daring crawl on the summit block. There were a few other people on the mountain, but none of them on the summit at the same time. Amazing views in every direction and very little wind. It was a shorts and tshirt kinda day. On the way back I thought I was going to get eaten alive by mosquitos, they were relentless, vicious, and were keeping pace with me with ease.
The sun was setting right as I got to photographer's point and it made for a truly memorable sunset. The colors in the sky were stunning. After that it got windy and a little bit of rain as I did the last 4-5 miles in the dark. It was back to the car around 10:30pm, exhausted, tired, and with no regrets.
wyatt_meyers - Jul 26, 2021 9:46 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2020
Beautiful and fun climb!Summited as part of a 16 day trip in the winds (6 in the north, 8 in the south) with Michael and Katelyn. Amazing and difficult day with unbelievable views. Definitely add this peak to your list!
katelyngeselle - Sep 7, 2020 10:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2020
Long day, so worth the effort!Very long hike. We were base camped in Titcomb Basin, and went up via Mistake Lake. Went up a steep boulder-y chute off to the right for a long climb to the ridge. (This route is fairly obvious as it's the only route that actually looks possible to get to the ridge). Watch your step-- many large rocks that you'd think would be stable are not. Once at the ridge, we made our way to the base of Fremont. There's an obvious dirt trail closer to the Titcomb side. Followed that trail very far up, until the route becomes either slabs or boulders-- your choice. I chose boulders. There are cairns up most of the mountain. It is a long ascent! Very windy at the top-- I was glad I brought a thermal shirt and good windbreaker. AMAZING VIEWS!!! The massive glacier is so impressive, I'd never seen anything like it. You can see the Tetons on a clear day. I'd recommend starting earlier than we did haha-- we started from Titcomb Basin around 12:30 and were walking into camp around 8:30 (it was just about dark by the time we got back).
Matt Lemke - Aug 15, 2020 7:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2020
Wind River Slam Peak 5 of 29This was our 5th peak, of a 2 week Wind River Slam where I climbed all the 13ers in the Winds and finished the Wyoming 13ers on August 3, 2020. On this particular day we did 3 other 13ers
eli.boardman - Dec 27, 2018 12:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2016
From Titcomb Basin / Mistake Lake3rd class route from camp in Titcomb; part of a 26-day Wind River traverse
dunsum - Sep 1, 2016 11:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2016
SW RidgeClimbed SW Ridge with my wife from our camp in Indian Basin.
Mooner - Aug 20, 2016 3:53 pm
Up I GO2015-08-18 climbed out of Titcomb Basin to ridge leading to Fremont and scramble ridge to and up Fremont
Smithman123 - Aug 4, 2016 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2016
Indian Basin ScrambleCamped near Barbara Lake on day 1, then at the midpoint of the upper Indian Basin Lake on day 2. Opted to work our way straight for the 12,000' saddle rather than take the use-trail which leads around the upper lake. Fun scramble that is never exposed except at the very summit.
stinkycheezman33 - Jul 30, 2016 12:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2016
AmazingHiked from Indian Basin, topped out by 9:00. Amazing views! Worth every step :)
tlockling - Mar 27, 2016 2:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1988
19882 nights backpacking. Hiked in 7-8 miles first day after work. Made it about 1000 feet from the summit the next day. Visibility was bad so we turned around. Indian Basin was nice.
dino61111 - Jan 24, 2015 6:18 pm
Indian BasinGorgeous camp by second Indian Basin lake, not too hard of a scramble up standard route to unparalled views at summit. Climbed Jackson Peak which was actually slightly harder the next day. Because of time constraints, I had to be in and out in just four days.
summitascender - Jan 11, 2014 2:20 am
SW ButtressGood Scramble. Windy day on top!
AlexeyD - Sep 3, 2013 6:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
The Winds are incredible!Via SW buttress, from camp in Indian Basin. A surprisingly casual and straightforward route - mostly 2nd class with only occasional easy 3-rd class moves with no exposure. Many lines are possible, and the plethora of seemingly random cairns reflects this. Nonetheless, all routes eventually lead to the spectacular, wildly exposed summit ridge and stunning view of the grandest portion of the Wind River Range. All in all, a superb and low-stress experience, if you're willing to do the long pack in.
Alex Wood - Aug 24, 2013 9:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2013
Quick ScrambleWe approached from Elkhart Park. The hike in was probably one of the prettiest hikes I have ever done hands down. The lakes are all so gorgeous and the wild flowers were out of this world. From Elkhart Park to Island Lake it took us 5.5 hrs. The hike is terrible at all. We did Fremont Peak the first day in 5 hrs from our high camp in Titcomb Basin and Gannet in 13 hrs. The bugs were terrible in the evening in Titcomb Basin. They weren't bad at all on the hike in. Gaining the ridge from Titcomb sort of sucked. The col described in the route description is loose and an awful slog. Then you have to undulate along the ridge after the col to gain the route. Take the grassy ledges! Approach the col, but look for a grassy ledge that cuts at an angle..a perfect ramp. Scramble up this to gain the start of the southwest buttress
Super Dave - Aug 2, 2013 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2013
Great ViewsFun climb from our camp in upper Indian Basin. Great summit views. Saw a pine marten above 13200'. Trip Report
blueshade - Jul 29, 2013 11:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
From Titcomb BasinOn a 2 day backpack into Titcomb. Climbed from Titcomb. Not sure why this isn't done more often. If you follow the grassy ramps it is mostly Class 2 if you are good with your route finding, some cairns in place already. Can make it more interesting and do Class 4+ up ledges. Great views from the top. About 2 hours up.
mtneering - Feb 14, 2013 8:14 pm
SW BUTT12 day trip to the winds, returned after a trip here with NOLS in 1997, climbed Peak twice
rickopolis - Aug 27, 2012 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2012
Southwest ButtressClimbed from camp just west of and below Indian Basin. Fun scrambling and incredible summit views. Ended up doing some fourth class climbing on the descent due to inattention to the route.
musicman82 - Aug 18, 2012 12:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012
Solo tripHiked into camp at Island Lake and climbed the next morning; very smoky from some bad fires in Idaho, but the views from the summit were still unbelievable!
SarahThompson - Aug 2, 2012 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
SW Buttress from Indian BasinClimbed standard route from camp at 11,200 feet in Indian Basin. OK scramble, awesome summit and views! Descended same way and then climbed Jackson in the afternoon... which was harder over all.