Wind Rivers
Back-Packing Trip
The Bridger-Teton Nat'l Forest was the first designated primitive area
(1931) in the entire country. It was divided into two sections; the Wind
Rivers being the eastern half. This is the western slope of the
continental divide and the birth place of the Green River. Enclosed within
its 85 miles of boundaries are the remains of millions of years of
tectonic compression, thrust, geologic mass wasting, and glacial erosion.
During past ions a gigantic granite block was heaved up from its bed far
below the Earths surface to be sculpted by glacial action- carving in
stark relief 48 high summit peaks reaching heights over 12,500 ft. Gannett
Peak retains its lofty throne at 13,804 ft. Seven of the ten largest
glaciers in the lower forty eight states are to be found here; still
active in their task of wearing down the rock on which they move. Over
1,300 lakes can be found in this playground of the gods; Big Sandy Lake
(our destination) being one of the most easily accessible.
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August 16th-19th 2001
Directions - See wide area map and trail map
See more info about area campgrounds and directions.
Weather
As usual, prepare for the worst. You usually get the weather you're not prepared for. Hail and snow are likely. Also, mosquitoes may be abundant.
This primeval wilderness possesses glacial
"cirques", "kettles", and "hanging valleys"
that are home to such animals as deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, black
and grizzly bear, hawk, and beaver. Jim Bridger, mountain explorer of the
old west frequented this area as one of his favorite haunts to trap furs,
fish, and just hang out while looking for the illusive "North West
Passage".
Our trek into this vast expanse will be 6 miles in length on mostly flat terrain bordered by tall pines, clean air, and amazing vistas. Permits for stock animals are needed by those wanting to use them. This place is shear grandeur in the making, and promises to be one of our best back packing adventures yet. I hope that we can enjoy your company as we tour this astounding alpine garden. - Randy Burks, LHC President
There are no park fees or hiking fees for this trip.
Regulations
Please follow and abide by all Forest Service Rules.
You pack it in = You pack it out!
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Register for this trip online or call Ron at (801) 523-2407 to register over the phone.
Please read our code of conduct to ensure everyone has the same idea of what the LHC is about and how we all are expected to behave as a group..