Alright people, things are happening in the range. We have had a lot of melting this past three weeks down low and in the high alpine. You are able to access almost all trailheads on this side of the … Read More
It’s that time of year again—the time of year when there is not much to report on. It’s still early spring in the Wind River Range after a harsh winter. With a cold and snowy March and April, none of … Read More
Just like that, peak backpacking season is upon us. The Winds’ last vestiges of snow are on their way out and most anywhere you’d want to go is accessible. The stream crossings are down from their spring run-off levels and … Read More
It’s time, folks. The mountains are opening up so fast it’s hard to keep up. Pretty much all of the snow below 11,000 feet is gone, meaning most large loops in the Winds are ready to travel. The Highline Trail … Read More
Fishing is still getting better by the day! We are constantly hearing strong reports of large salmon flies, golden stones and drakes. The Green and New Fork have both stabilized and cleared up, and more fish are feeding on the … Read More
Pinedale has been hopping lately! We have seen a rush of people flocking to town and to the hills to celebrate the long holiday weekend. With that in mind, a quick reminder for those who might be visiting: fireworks … Read More
It’s go-time, folks! Drakes, Yellow Sallies and Salmon Flies are all out and about, and the fish have started feeding on top! It’s been a long time coming. It still isn’t quite an all-out frenzy, but the water has stabilized … Read More
Ladies and gentleman, the mosquitos have arrived. We knew the day would come, but oh, how badly we wished it wouldn’t. Over the course of the week, we noticed the bugs go from just a little annoying to full-on feasting. … Read More
We have seen what we think is the peak of runoff come and go, and we are looking forward to a warm week ahead! The water is still moving quickly, but it’s been a few weeks since this big push … Read More
An awesome amount of snow melted out of the Winds this week. Even a cursory glance from town reveals that the steep south- and west-facing aspects of the highest peaks are baring their granite. This doesn’t mean that the trails … Read More