Gannett Peak

Gannett Peak is Wyoming's highest mountain, rising to 4,207 meters and displaying four major glaciers across its slopes. The summit area lies within the Wind River Range and is shaped by extensive glacier systems that define the terrain.

Arthur Tate and Floyd Stahlnaker completed the first documented ascent to the summit in 1922. This achievement established the initial route used by climbers attempting the peak.

The peak is named after Henry Gannett, an American geographer whose work shaped mapping efforts in this region. The name honors his contributions to understanding the topography of these mountains.

Climbing here requires technical mountaineering skills and typically takes three to five days depending on the route selected. The main approaches are the Glacier Trail and Pole Creek Trail, each offering different terrain and conditions.

The northern slope holds Gannett Glacier, the largest glacier system in the Rocky Mountains south of the Canadian border. This ice mass is visually striking and defines the character of the mountain's northern face.

Location: Wyoming

Elevation above the sea: 4,207 m

GPS coordinates: 43.18440,-109.65404

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:54