Looks like spring is officially upon us! Mid-50s to low-60s seems to be the norm lately, with temps just above freezing for the low at night. This is important. This means the snow-pack is continuing to melt through the night, … Read More
As spring bears down upon Pinedale and the surrounding mountains, the time has come to start dreaming up and planning trips into the high country! Although still early, the warmer spring temperatures and the inevitable rain continue to transform the … Read More
Summer is in full swing, and the Wind River high-country is totally accessible! The current snowline is sitting around 11,000-11,200 feet. Every day the snow comes off faster. Remember that high passes will still hold snow later into July. This … Read More
As we ease our way into the core summer months, snow continues to melt. High basins such as Titcomb Basin and the Cirque are accessible, but snow is still present above 10,800 feet. Expect snow on major passes on the … Read More
The warm summer temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms continue to turn snow into water at higher elevations. With the snowline hovering between 10,000 – 10,200 feet, many places above treeline are becoming accessible, albeit with patchy snow and muddy trails. Although … Read More
Snow in the Wind River Range is melting rapidly, and the rivers have stabilized. The snowline is sitting at approximately 9700 – 9800 ft. The warm temperatures and cloudless days continue to contribute to getting into the mountains way ahead … Read More
The weather forecast for the next week is sunny with highs in the 70s – it seems like summer may finally be here! The official NOAA weather forecast in Wyoming for the month of June is “dry and sunny”; that’s … Read More
The high mountains are still heavily blanketed with snow. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t hiking and camping to be had at lower elevation trails and trailheads. Below 8500 feet, roads and trails around Pinedale are open and in good … Read More
Because of stranger-than-average weather patterns over the past two weeks, we’re still seeing quite a bit of snow left above 10,000 ft. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday saw rain down low and sporadic snow and sleet up high in the mountains. … Read More
DATE RANGE: June 7-8, 2012 TRAILHEAD: Green River Lakes ITINERARY: Highline Trail (#094) Clear Creek Trail (#184) Slide Lake Trail (#147) Highline Trail (#094) Lakeside Trail (#144) DISTANCE: +/- 14.2 miles AREA MAPS: Beartooth Publishing North Wind River Range … Read More