Atlantic Peak, Mountain summit in Fremont County, United States.
Atlantic Peak is a mountain summit in the Wind River Range rising to 3,810 meters (12,495 feet) with steep cliffs and exposed rock faces along its slopes. The terrain toward the summit consists of difficult climbing sections that demand technical proficiency and constant awareness of foot and hand placement.
Atlantic Peak rises to 12,495 feet (3,808 m) in the southern Wind River Range of Wyoming, on the Continental Divide and less than a mile southeast of West Atlantic Peak. The U.S. Forest Service does not publish aggregated records of fatalities in the range, though falls from steep cliffs and falling rock have caused deaths there, including in 1993, 2007, 2015 and 2018.
The peak stands as part of the Wind River Range, attracting mountaineers who seek to explore the numerous technical climbing routes throughout the area.
Climbing demands advanced technical skills and proper equipment for steep sections and exposed rock. Weather at this elevation shifts rapidly, so monitoring conditions before and during the climb is essential.
Atlantic Peak rises 12,495 feet (3,808 m) in the southern Wind River Range, and its summit sits on the Continental Divide less than 1 mi (1.6 km) southeast of West Atlantic Peak. The U.S. Forest Service keeps no updated aggregated record of fatalities in the range, though documented incidents include falls from steep cliffs in 1993, 2007, 2015 and 2018.
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