Fremont Peak (Wyoming)
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| Fremont Peak | |
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 The Upper Fremont Glacier clings to the north slope of Fremont Peak |
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| Elevation | 13,745 feet (4,189 m) |
| Location | Wyoming, USA |
| Range | Wind River Range |
| Prominence | 1,184 feet (360 m) |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Fremont Peak North / Fremont Peak South |
| First ascent | 1842 John C. Frémont and others |
| Easiest route | Hike / Scramble |
- For other peaks named Fremont Peak, see Fremont Peak
Fremont Peak is the third highest peak in Wyoming and straddles the boundary between Fremont and Sublette counties. It is named for American explorer John C. Fremont who climbed the peak with Charles Preuss and Johnny Janisse on August 13 to August 15, 1842. Kit Carson had been with the climbing party on its first attempt at the peak, but had gone back for supplies the day Fremont and his men reached the summit. Carson is thought to have been the first to climb nearby Jackson Peak. Fremont Peak was long mistaken for the highest mountain in the Rocky Mountains.
The peak is located on the Continental Divide and is the second highest peak in the Wind River Range after Gannett Peak. The east flank of the peak is in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness of Shoshone National Forest, while the west side is in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest. The Upper Fremont Glacier is located on the north slopes of the mountain.
Due to the remote location and difficult ascent, most mountain climbers spend a total of three to five days hiking up to the mountain, climbing to the summit and then later hiking back to their starting point.
[edit] References
- Fremont Peak, Wyoming. Peakbagger.com. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.The ascent is very treacherous with numerous loose rocks. When at the top a glacier is visible on the other side
- Fremont Peak, USGS Fremont Peak South (WY) Topo Map. Topozone. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.
- Fremont Peak. Summitpost. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.
