Mount Whitecap, Mountain summit in Wind River Range, Wyoming, US.
Mount Whitecap rises to an elevation of 3,970 meters, featuring steep rock faces and multiple climbing routes through its granite and gneiss formations.
Kenneth Henderson and Robert Underhill completed the first recorded ascent of Mount Whitecap in 1930, establishing the initial routes to reach its summit.
The Wind River Range, where Mount Whitecap stands, holds deep spiritual meaning for the Shoshone tribes who have lived in this region for generations.
Climbers need advanced navigation skills and proper equipment to attempt Mount Whitecap's Class 3 routes, particularly when approaching from Stone Pillar Pass.
The mountain's south couloirs transform throughout the seasons, presenting snow-climbing conditions in spring and becoming rocky passages by late summer.
Location: Wyoming
Elevation above the sea: 3,970 m
GPS coordinates: 43.16856,-109.69210
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:49
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