Gannett Peak - WY

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Gannett Peak - WY

Gannett Peak - WY

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.
Alpinist
on Jul 31, 2006 9:42 pm
Image Type(s): Alpine Climbing,  Scenery
Image ID: 211911

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Brett B

Brett B - Aug 2, 2006 2:44 am - Voted 10/10

WOW

I need to get to the Wind River Range pronto!

Alpinist

Alpinist - Aug 2, 2006 3:24 am - Hasn't voted

Re: WOW

Thanks - yes the Winds are spectacular! Hope you make it out there one day soon.

Dean

Dean - Aug 2, 2006 3:08 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: WOW

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.

Alpinist

Alpinist - Aug 2, 2006 6:27 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: WOW

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...

96avs01

96avs01 - May 4, 2007 7:55 pm - Voted 10/10

Very Nice View!

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

Alpinist

Alpinist - May 5, 2007 11:12 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Very Nice View!

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).

evolution_star

evolution_star - Jul 2, 2007 9:01 am - Voted 10/10

Can't wait.

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

Alpinist

Alpinist - Jul 2, 2007 5:29 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Can't wait.

I'm sure you've been counting down the days. Have a GREAT trip! The Wind River area is truly spectacular!

dougwalsh64 - Jan 29, 2012 1:24 am - Hasn't voted

Gannet Glacier

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.

Alpinist

Alpinist - Jan 29, 2012 12:02 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Gannet Glacier

Thanks. I corrected the caption. I don't recall where but I previously read that it was the largest in the lower 48.

alpinedon

alpinedon - Mar 15, 2012 5:47 pm - Hasn't voted

Love

Such a perfect shot!

Alpinist

Alpinist - Mar 15, 2012 11:20 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Love

Thanks! That is some incredibly beautiful country.

alpinedon

alpinedon - Mar 21, 2012 3:21 pm - Hasn't voted

Winds

I might be going to the Cirque for 10 days this summer. I sure hope so!

Rockymntskier

Rockymntskier - May 6, 2012 6:55 pm - Voted 10/10

Stunning!

Great picture of a beautiful area.

Alpinist

Alpinist - May 6, 2012 10:42 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Stunning!

Thanks! I agree, the Winds are spectacular. I hope to visit again soon.

davida800 - Nov 18, 2013 8:30 pm - Voted 10/10

Winds

One of my favorite places, Floyd Wilson Meadow. Wyoming's hidden gem. Great picture.

Alpinist

Alpinist - Nov 19, 2013 10:01 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Winds

Thanks! I love the Winds too. I need to get back out there!

gimpilator

gimpilator - Sep 6, 2016 12:12 pm - Voted 10/10

Very Nice

A great photo and a great mountain. I hope to climb it in the near future.

Alpinist

Alpinist - Sep 11, 2016 6:20 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Very Nice

Thank you!

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