Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
The approach to Harrower's southwest ridge involves a lot of obnoxious boulder hopping if you don't pick the optimal line. Fremont & Jackson Peaks are in the background.
August 1, 2012
The approach to Harrower's southwest ridge involves a lot of obnoxious boulder hopping if you don't pick the optimal line. Fremont & Jackson Peaks are in the background.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
"Faler Tower" dominates the scene as we start up a wide gully heading for Harrower's southwest ridge.
August 1, 2012
"Faler Tower" dominates the scene as we start up a wide gully heading for Harrower's southwest ridge.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
We came across these items sitting in the middle of a use trail in the approach gully. Wierd.
August 1, 2012
We came across these items sitting in the middle of a use trail in the approach gully. Wierd.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Ferocious Faler Tower as seen from its saddle with Harrower Peak. Kelsey lists three 5th class routes to the top of this highly exposed pinnacle. One goes up the steep ridge from this saddle.
August 1, 2012
Ferocious Faler Tower as seen from its saddle with Harrower Peak. Kelsey lists three 5th class routes to the top of this highly exposed pinnacle. One goes up the steep ridge from this saddle.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa scrambling as we gain Harrower's southwest ridge.
August 1, 2012
Teresa scrambling as we gain Harrower's southwest ridge.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Even though this summit is officially named Harrower Peak almost every climber refers to it as Ellingwood Peak. Ellingwood made the first ascent. Harrower was a ranger and mayor of Pinedale who died in 1967. When the name Harrower was submitted for approval Sublette County Historical Society was not aware the peak was already named Ellingwood. Personally I like Harrower better. We already have enough stuff named after Ellingwood.
August 1, 2012
Even though this summit is officially named Harrower Peak almost every climber refers to it as Ellingwood Peak. Ellingwood made the first ascent. Harrower was a ranger and mayor of Pinedale who died in 1967. When the name Harrower was submitted for approval Sublette County Historical Society was not aware the peak was already named Ellingwood. Personally I like Harrower better. We already have enough stuff named after Ellingwood.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Mount Lester is in the background on the left.
August 1, 2012
Mount Lester is in the background on the left.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
North face of Faler Tower.
August 1, 2012
North face of Faler Tower.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
The southwest ridge route largely follows exposed ledges on the south side, a bit below the crest.
August 1, 2012
The southwest ridge route largely follows exposed ledges on the south side, a bit below the crest.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa figuring out what was probably the hardest technical obstacle of the day, a reachy low 5th class boulder problem. We had a rappel cord along but I was able to help Teresa downclimb without it... by the end she was more or less sitting securely in my lap, but hey, whatever works right?
August 1, 2012
Teresa figuring out what was probably the hardest technical obstacle of the day, a reachy low 5th class boulder problem. We had a rappel cord along but I was able to help Teresa downclimb without it... by the end she was more or less sitting securely in my lap, but hey, whatever works right?
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Even though some of the terrain is easy going there is often a real feeling of exposure.
August 1, 2012
Even though some of the terrain is easy going there is often a real feeling of exposure.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa sneaking along the exposed ledge system.
August 1, 2012
Teresa sneaking along the exposed ledge system.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
There was some minor up and down along the line we pieced together. Routefinding was interesting and took a little time. Many harder and/or more exposed options exist as well.
August 1, 2012
There was some minor up and down along the line we pieced together. Routefinding was interesting and took a little time. Many harder and/or more exposed options exist as well.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Sometimes the airy ridge crest is the place to be.
August 1, 2012
Sometimes the airy ridge crest is the place to be.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa on an exposed ledge.
August 1, 2012
Teresa on an exposed ledge.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa tackling the 2nd crux of our route, a steep and mildly exposed 20 foot section of Class 4 rock.
August 1, 2012
Teresa tackling the 2nd crux of our route, a steep and mildly exposed 20 foot section of Class 4 rock.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa enjoying the scramble and her renewed confidence on this kind of terrain as of late.
August 1, 2012
Teresa enjoying the scramble and her renewed confidence on this kind of terrain as of late.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Oooh, a bit of air up here!
August 1, 2012
Oooh, a bit of air up here!
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Teresa contemplating an exposed step around on the ridge.
August 1, 2012
Teresa contemplating an exposed step around on the ridge.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Me & the massive summit register. You won't find many registers in the Winds, but when you do they can be a little over the top. Other large metal registers exist atop Gannett and Fremont Peaks. Photo by Teresa.
August 1, 2012
Me & the massive summit register. You won't find many registers in the Winds, but when you do they can be a little over the top. Other large metal registers exist atop Gannett and Fremont Peaks. Photo by Teresa.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Time to reverse this puzzle before the skies open up.
August 1, 2012
Time to reverse this puzzle before the skies open up.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Elephant Head (12, 172 ft) is east of Harrower Peak and connected by an 11,700 ft saddle. According to the guidebook the ridge on the right goes at 5.6 and the one on the left is 4th class. It would have been fun to find out but weather was developing quickly.
August 1, 2012
Elephant Head (12, 172 ft) is east of Harrower Peak and connected by an 11,700 ft saddle. According to the guidebook the ridge on the right goes at 5.6 and the one on the left is 4th class. It would have been fun to find out but weather was developing quickly.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Fremont & Jackson Peaks and Indian Basin as seen on the standard descent from Harrower Peak. Titcomb Basin (on the left) is becoming fairly dark. Our camp is right below Fremont and we have several hundred feet of elevation to regain along the way.
August 1, 2012
Fremont & Jackson Peaks and Indian Basin as seen on the standard descent from Harrower Peak. Titcomb Basin (on the left) is becoming fairly dark. Our camp is right below Fremont and we have several hundred feet of elevation to regain along the way.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Looking back at the northwest side of Harrower Peak during a thunderstorm as we hike back toward camp. The ridge we used to approach the summit is on the right (we gained it fairly high from the backside). A super classic 5.6 route climbs the North Arete from here directly to the summit in something like 15-20 pitches.
August 1, 2012
Looking back at the northwest side of Harrower Peak during a thunderstorm as we hike back toward camp. The ridge we used to approach the summit is on the right (we gained it fairly high from the backside). A super classic 5.6 route climbs the North Arete from here directly to the summit in something like 15-20 pitches.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
One of many small lakes in Indian Basin.
August 1, 2012
One of many small lakes in Indian Basin.
Wind River Range, Wyoming
August 1, 2012
Elephant Head as seen from near our camp in Indian Basin.
August 1, 2012
Elephant Head as seen from near our camp in Indian Basin.
August 1, 2012
The moon & its reflection in one of many small lakes in Indian Basin.