So since you hate backcountry camping, will you plan to do Gannett in one round-trip? I have some friends who actually did that while they were doing all the western state high points in something like 2 or 3 weeks, can't remember exactly. :-)
My wife and I are planning a week-long backpack of the Wind River Range with a climb of Gannett in late July. We were trying to convince some friends to join us with limited success until I showed them your pic's on this page. Now they're 100% sold on the idea of going there. Thanks!
Thanks radek! Well, if you have even decent weather you'll enjoy that trip. It's great country and a terrific climb.
I see we're almost neighbors. What part of town do you live in. I work at several locations: Lloyd Center area, Tualatin, and two locations in Vancouver.
We live in SW Portland 'technically' (as far as the USPS is concerned) - though it's actually an area called 'Garden Home'. This is our first year (year + 3 days to be exact) in OR - moved here from the Tri-State area (NYC/NJ) ---- what a change!!!!! Don't think that we could ever go back to the east coast without being forced to do so.
It seems that for every weekend here we have 10 plans lined up - and still there's more stuff to do/see than we can ever hope to get through!
Your photos are incredible, Bob!! Did you get many of them published somewhere? I'm sure you're familiar with that book by the Mountaineers, '100 Classic Hikes in WA' -----those are some very nice (color) photos in there. Yours are somewhere between 'as good' and 'better' than those.
The only time I ever submitted photos for possible publication, the author of the book thought that several of them would be selected. Then when none were selected he said that he thought the publisher didn't have the capability to publish from digital images. I've really never tried to get anything published otherwise. It seems like too much work and not enough reward. I guess I'd need someone to do the dirty work for me, but don't know anyone who knows the ropes. :-(
I hope you can get to the North Cascades sometime soon. Maybe you two would be interested in the Dome Peak trip I'm hoping to do this summer? I've climbed it twice, but haven't gotten the quality of photos I want from that area. This time I plan to approach from the south, which is incredible country. We'll be passing through some of the country in this photo collection, specifically the Image Lake area. This photo shows part of the approach to Dome, which is the skyline peak in the center of the photo. If we can pull this off, the trip will be sometime in August. The route I'm hoping to use on the mountain won't require glacier travel, so we won't need a big party for two rope teams.
Sounds like you must be learning mountaineering from the Mazamas?? If so, one of their senior climb leaders is a good friend of mine, Ed Holt. Have you met him yet?
Thanks! But for whatever reasons I got lots of low votes for my photos of the approach. Not sure why, but I guess climbers like to see the mountain and climbing action, not approaches. If you're interested, there are more Wind River and Gannett photos here.
Click on the BOOKS link for one book. I've seen some books but don't have any myself. Amazon.com has a pretty good looking collection - I searched by "wind river range". You might also search by "gannett peak".
http://www.pinedaleonline.com/Gannett.HTM, states "Gannett is the longest round trip of any highpoint (including McKinley). The hike is at least 40 miles roundtrip and an almost 9,000 foot vertical climb" .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gannett_Peak, states "Gannett Peak... is considered amongst mountaineers as second only to Alaska's Mount McKinley in difficulty of state high points. However, many climbers rank Gannett Peak behind both Mount McKinley and Montana's Granite Peak..."
I am planning a trip to WY this summer and I do not have any climbing partners so I am looking for a climbing guide. Can anyone recommend a good climbing guide, outfit, company??
Bob Bolton - Mar 15, 2002 6:52 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentSo since you hate backcountry camping, will you plan to do Gannett in one round-trip? I have some friends who actually did that while they were doing all the western state high points in something like 2 or 3 weeks, can't remember exactly. :-)
rpc - Mar 28, 2002 4:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWOW!!!!
Your pictures are UNREAL!!
My wife and I are planning a week-long backpack of the Wind River Range with a climb of Gannett in late July. We were trying to convince some friends to join us with limited success until I showed them your pic's on this page. Now they're 100% sold on the idea of going there. Thanks!
Keep posting!!!
radek
Bob Bolton - Mar 28, 2002 11:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThanks radek! Well, if you have even decent weather you'll enjoy that trip. It's great country and a terrific climb.
I see we're almost neighbors. What part of town do you live in. I work at several locations: Lloyd Center area, Tualatin, and two locations in Vancouver.
Bob
rpc - Mar 29, 2002 8:35 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHi Bob,
We live in SW Portland 'technically' (as far as the USPS is concerned) - though it's actually an area called 'Garden Home'. This is our first year (year + 3 days to be exact) in OR - moved here from the Tri-State area (NYC/NJ) ---- what a change!!!!! Don't think that we could ever go back to the east coast without being forced to do so.
It seems that for every weekend here we have 10 plans lined up - and still there's more stuff to do/see than we can ever hope to get through!
Your photos are incredible, Bob!! Did you get many of them published somewhere? I'm sure you're familiar with that book by the Mountaineers, '100 Classic Hikes in WA' -----those are some very nice (color) photos in there. Yours are somewhere between 'as good' and 'better' than those.
Best regards,
radek
Bob Bolton - Mar 29, 2002 7:34 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThe only time I ever submitted photos for possible publication, the author of the book thought that several of them would be selected. Then when none were selected he said that he thought the publisher didn't have the capability to publish from digital images. I've really never tried to get anything published otherwise. It seems like too much work and not enough reward. I guess I'd need someone to do the dirty work for me, but don't know anyone who knows the ropes. :-(
I hope you can get to the North Cascades sometime soon. Maybe you two would be interested in the Dome Peak trip I'm hoping to do this summer? I've climbed it twice, but haven't gotten the quality of photos I want from that area. This time I plan to approach from the south, which is incredible country. We'll be passing through some of the country in this photo collection, specifically the Image Lake area. This photo shows part of the approach to Dome, which is the skyline peak in the center of the photo. If we can pull this off, the trip will be sometime in August. The route I'm hoping to use on the mountain won't require glacier travel, so we won't need a big party for two rope teams.
Sounds like you must be learning mountaineering from the Mazamas?? If so, one of their senior climb leaders is a good friend of mine, Ed Holt. Have you met him yet?
Bob
pilz8 - Sep 15, 2002 8:31 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled Commentawesome photos!!
Bob Bolton - Sep 16, 2002 5:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThanks! But for whatever reasons I got lots of low votes for my photos of the approach. Not sure why, but I guess climbers like to see the mountain and climbing action, not approaches. If you're interested, there are more Wind River and Gannett photos here.
Bob
kletterwebbi - Jan 3, 2003 5:09 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page, something I would like to do in future ... is there any guide book to that area ?
Bob Bolton - Jan 3, 2003 7:19 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentClick on the BOOKS link for one book. I've seen some books but don't have any myself. Amazon.com has a pretty good looking collection - I searched by "wind river range". You might also search by "gannett peak".
Bob
Alan Ellis - Jan 14, 2003 6:45 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat photos!
Diggler - Oct 13, 2003 8:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page, w/ great photos. Any particular recommendations for places to camp?
tlogan - Jan 20, 2004 4:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page.
Alpinist - Jun 2, 2004 11:14 pm - Voted 9/10
Untitled CommentNice page. Outstanding photos! Gannett just made my must do list for this year.
Here are a few suggestions to make this a truly exceptional page.
1) Add some information about suggested camp sites.
2) Add a weather map.
3) Are there any other routes...?
BobSmith - Jun 15, 2004 11:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentShould have seen this page before now. How did I miss it? Good stuff.
miztflip - Nov 26, 2004 9:44 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page.
Kenzo Okawa - Aug 11, 2005 9:11 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentBeautiful mountain!
vanman798 - Jul 20, 2009 4:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Of Interesthttp://www.pinedaleonline.com/Gannett.HTM, states "Gannett is the longest round trip of any highpoint (including McKinley). The hike is at least 40 miles roundtrip and an almost 9,000 foot vertical climb" .
By Highpoint, I assume they mean US Highpoint.
vanman798 - Jul 20, 2009 4:57 pm - Hasn't voted
Also Interestinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gannett_Peak, states "Gannett Peak... is considered amongst mountaineers as second only to Alaska's Mount McKinley in difficulty of state high points. However, many climbers rank Gannett Peak behind both Mount McKinley and Montana's Granite Peak..."
bbolder - Sep 28, 2012 10:44 pm - Hasn't voted
FKTAnton Krupicka climbed Gannett car-car in 8:46. http://blog.ultimatedirection.com/gannet-the-grand-a-wyoming-whirlwind-tour/
hillclimber - Dec 27, 2012 1:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Looking for a guideI am planning a trip to WY this summer and I do not have any climbing partners so I am looking for a climbing guide. Can anyone recommend a good climbing guide, outfit, company??
thanks