Crest of the Wind River Range - Green Lakes to Big Sandy backpacking by trekkingthewest.com
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- The best treks are ones that change you, that afterward you will never be the same, and let me assure you that after completing this trek "backpacker" is not the title for you.. have now earned yourself the title of a mountain man. But what will it take to graduate? ....this trek quite possibly be the one you have been dreaming about. High alpine passes, check... Meandering rivers....check. Hundreds of trout filled lakes...check. Exciting off trail segments....check. Going a day or more with out seeing a sole... check. There I said it, this very might be the best mountain region for high alpine trekking in the whole United States and I am convinced this is the best route through it. The Wind Rivers are a high glaciated range of mountains that run a 100 miles along the continental divide. The trek runs North to South from Green Lakes to Big Sandy along much of the continental divide trail. I've seen many posts from people hiking in the area that exclaim, "Next time I am going to explore higher up Titcom Basin, or I should have taken the detour into the circ of the towers." This route makes sure to hit the classic spots while taking you deep in between where few souls will be seen. Love high mountain country....let the planning begin...and dont hesitate to tackle this trek of a lifetime.
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Very nicely done. Thanks for posting.
Absolutely Todd, hope you well.
Super nice video.Thanks a lot !!!
Thank you!
Awesome video. I literally can feeling those mountains calling me. I love the Wind Rivers.
I envy you for taking this trip. Always wanted to do the Wind River. Now, I'm 64 and 8 days on the trail wouldn't be a good idea (bad knee). I thank you so much for sharing this. At least now I know what it would have been like.
Great job, Dan.one of the best photo logs of the Winds I have ever seen.
Yes it is great been awhile since I been back there love it so beautiful!
The Green River lakes are beautiful have camped there a couple times pass them is even more awesome
Thanks for the video, very beautiful country. I plan on doing the same trip this summer. I live in Rock Springs, WY so I make it to the Wind Rivers on a regular basis. Love that country
You did a great job on the video!
Always an adventure in the Winds. My wife went three times with me and will never go again. Rough trails, and the weather can be brutal. The fishing is great and probably the reason I return someday for a solo trip.
Just returned from the Winds. Green River to ElkHart with a few detours. Partner wanted to leave after 4 days He bit off too much. Well he stuck it out to see Titcombe Basin and we came out on the 7th day
This is my favorite backpacking video. Great work. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. You show the scenery, mountains so well. Great camera handling and editing. Love all your videos. Thanks.
thank you!
Loved the video! I look forward to my trip there in 6 weeks!! Super excited to get back to WY...hiked 50 miles in the Big Horns last August and have been eager to get back!
Great job on the video, my friend. Sounds like you had an excellent time.
Cool dude and beautiful country! Enjoyed it!
so very nice...
Thanks, its some amazing country out there!
Spectacular photography and video, and spectacular scenery! What kind of wildlife did you see?
I loved your video!
incredible
Nice video, been waiting all year to get back out in the mountains. My bro, niece and neph coming down to do some backpacking here in 2 days. Don't know where we can make it. So much snow everywhere. maybe we won't make it very far.
Nice video!!
I like your videos. It's now on my list of places to explore. I leave for the Teton crest trail in a week. Biggest trip to date for me. What kind of camera are you taking video with?
What lake is that at 6:15? Amazing reflection! The Wind Rivers backcountry has no equal!
The Range of Light ,the High Sierra looks a great deal like the Wind River range that is why I love it so much.
The JMT is like this but 3x longer.
I was going to fly out yesterday for this trip but cancer treatment got in the way. Next year this trip is mine.
Hey man, this is really awesome thanks for sharing! Thinking of attempting a solo of your route this coming summer, and just wondering what you did for transportation since this is not a loop? Did you organize a shuttle and is there some kind of forum to find such folks? Thanks!
The Great Outdoor Shop in Pinedale does a shuttle service. I haven't used it, but it seems like they can meet whatever need you have. Their web site talks about it. www.greatoutdoorshop.com/shuttles.htm
+Jackson Alvey and its around $400 just so you're aware haha
+Logan Deak Haha ouch. Then I suppose it's find some friends who will help, or pony up. Or don't go solo and you could split the cost between a group of people.
What music did you use in this video? Very well done!
I've run out of places to hike in Canada. I do similar long hikes in our mountains. This looks very interesting. I was confused at some point bicause you have place names identical to us in Alberta. Pipestone, Middle Fork, etc.. I guess early explorers had limited creativity. I've come across a dozen "Crooked" lakes in my travels. Where can I find more details on this hike? Cheers.
Martyupnorth Just buy both the “north” and “south” Wind River Range maps by earthwalk press.
Marty the books 'Wind River Mountains' by Joe Kelsey, Wind River Trails by Finis Mitchell, and Beyond Trails by Nancy Pallister are all excellent books on The Winds. Also the maps by Earthwalk Press and by Beartooth Publishing are excellent. You can also get customized maps by MyTopo.com.
I lived around Green river lakes area there is a small town called Pinedale. I have been a few hikes there but never backpacking. Do you go to backpacking often there?
Did you go through Alpine Lakes and Hay Pass before dropping into Bonneville Basin, or skip it and go around to the west?
What month was this? I'm planning on a hiking a slightly different route accros the Winds this summer and am trying to get the best idea I can of what conditions will be like.
What were the dates of your trip?
this is Indian Country-
I like your videos. It's now on my list of places to explore. I leave for the Teton crest trail in a week. Biggest trip to date for me. What kind of camera are you taking video with?