As of Monday we’ve officially crossed into Summer Solstice, and therefore our core backpacking season in the Wind River Range. The high temperatures are super-heating the snowpack and are melting 2-4 inches off the snowpack per day. For the northern … Read More
As our Spring continues to get weird, the Wind River High Country continues to open up above 10,000 feet. In the southern end of the range (think Boulder Lake and south), expect a snowline hovering around 10,300-10,500 feet. The northern … Read More
Just when you think it’s finally summer… You get another 6 inches of snow in town and it melts the next day! That’s just the way things go in Wyoming. All of us at the shop can attest to having … Read More
Not much change in the snowpack over the last week. What you will start to notice is the lack of freezing temperatures high in the mountains. Above freezing temperatures have started to wreak havok on the structure of the snow. … Read More
Who would have thought that by the end of May we’d be hiking at 10,000 feet in the Wind River Range?! Although the spring skiing is still here in full force, lots of us are really jonesing to start some … Read More
It wouldn’t be Spring-time in Wyoming without two beautiful 70+ degree days followed by five days of snow! Our short term forecast is looking a little bleak for backpacking in the Winds, but for those with an adventurous spirit there … Read More
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
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
Although the major trailheads are accessible and snow-free, the high basins and peaks above 11,000 ft. continue to remain snowed in. The current snow line is hovering between 10,500 ft. and 10,800 ft., depending on aspect. Above these elevations, the … Read More