Gannett Peak
Gannett Peak is a 13,810-foot (4,209-meter) mountain in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. It is the highest point in Wyoming.
Wind River Range: A mountain range in western Wyoming, known for high peaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes. Gannett Peak is the range’s highest summit.
Mountaineering: The sport and practice of climbing mountains, often involving exposed terrain, snow, or ice. Reaching Gannett Peak requires a substantial mountaineering expedition.
Wyoming: A state in the western United States, characterized by mountains, plains, and high-elevation plateaus. Gannett Peak is Wyoming’s highest point.
Grand Teton: A 13,775-foot mountain in Wyoming’s Teton Range, known for its dramatic profile and climbing routes. It is more famous but 35 feet lower than Gannett Peak.
Continental Divide: The crest separating river systems that drain toward the Pacific Ocean from those draining toward the Atlantic. The divide crosses the Wind River Range near Gannett Peak.
Glacier travel: Movement across glaciers while managing crevasses, unstable snow, and changing ice conditions. Routes to Gannett Peak can cross glaciated terrain.
Fremont Peak: A 13,745-foot mountain in Wyoming’s Wind River Range and the state’s third-highest summit. It is a nearby high summit that helps place Gannett Peak within the range’s skyline.
Kings Peak: A 13,528-foot mountain in Utah’s Uinta Mountains and that state’s highest summit. It is a neighboring state’s high point, but substantially lower than Gannett Peak.
Gooseneck Glacier: A glacier on Gannett Peak in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. It is among the glaciers associated with the mountain’s upper slopes.
Class 3 climbing: A climbing grade involving hands for balance and occasional exposure, with falls potentially serious. Some summit routes include scrambling described at this grade.