This was a wild week, seeing so many mountains, wildlife, dayhikers, climbers, and even the elusive ranger! There were so many photos, it was hard to narrow down to just a few. I think the Winds (Wind River Range) needs a return visit for sure!
Day 60: (August 28th)
I got dropped off from Dubois by “Old Man Mason”, a local trail angel and amateur tour guide. (He also makes a mean ham& cheese sandwich).
Dam! That was a very busy beaver.A VERY recently burned forest, it still smelled smokey.Even the trail signs are burned!
Day 61: (August 29th)
Sadie doesn’t like it when her saddlebags get flipped. Sad eyes.First glance at the Winds!Bright Eyes leading the way into the WindsMr. Bridger has a huuge wilderness
Day 62: (August 30th)
I took way too many pictures for the next few days. These are only a small portion!
My new hiking shirt is a horrible color. It was the only one I could find in Dubois.A good reason to be a morning person.I met a guy hiking, who had rock climbed that flat-top mountain 30 years ago!It’s like a mirror!Glacial rivers always look so cool. And opaque.View from Knapsack ColLots of alpine lakes. And marmot..see how many you can find!Despite the looks, it was actually pretty warm up there.Another view from Knapsack col.View down into the Titcomb Lakes basin.
Day 63: (August 31st)
View from my tent
Good morning, mountains!
Upper Titcomb Lake before sunriseLower Titcomb LakeWhen you see marmots, you know you’re someplace cool!Find the trail!
Another 11k ft passOodles of lakes.Too many places to explore, I need to come back.
Day 64: (September 1st)
A fire is nearby! (I never saw any evidence of one)The best beaches are at 10,000ft.EpicSo that’s where he’s been hiding his lakeShadow Lake, on the way up to Texas PassBilly’s Lake. It was a cold swim.The sky had a case of the Rumblies.Looking down on Barren Lake & Texas Lake, from Texas Pass.I messed with Texas (Pass) and put a rock on the sign.Hiking in snow in September, too? Check.Cirque of the Towers, from Lonesome Lake. Some of that stuff looks climbable!Who names these things?
Day 65: (September 2nd)
Despite appearances, this was a terrible campsite. Sooo windy.Another piece of rock, to come back and climb!There’s no middle-sized one?Leaving the Winds, the landscape is starting to change.Yup, definitely looking different. And drier.
Day 66: (September 3rd)
Walking the ATV road into South Pass CityThese are SNOW FENCES in Wyoming. They’re 15 feet tall. Wtf!South Pass City is a restored mining town.Main StreetOld shops & hotelsThe interiors are restored, tooWyoming was surprisingly progressive.Best hikerbox ever. Those swedish fish didn’t last the afternoon!Thunderclouds chase me out of town.
Up next, the Great Divide Basin, and southern Wyoming. It’s just as flat and dry as it sounds…
-R
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Hey there, Mr. Moose! Glad you finally reached alpine environs. Great photos. Thanks.
Fun to enjoy your trip w/you. (from former Snow Ranger who met you on Santiam Pass)
Hey there, Mr. Moose! Glad you finally reached alpine environs. Great photos. Thanks.
Fun to enjoy your trip w/you. (from former Snow Ranger who met you on Santiam Pass)