Fremont Peak is the third highest peak in the state of Wyoming, surpassed only by Gannett Peak and Grand Teton, and straddles the boundary between Fremont and Sublette counties in the Wind River Range.[3] It is named for American explorer John C. Fremont who climbed the peak with Charles Preuss and Johnny Janisse from August 13 to August 15, 1842.[1][4] 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 by some to have been the first to climb neighboring Jackson Peak. At that time, Fremont Peak was mistakenly thought to be the highest mountain in the Rocky Mountains, although there are actually over 100 higher peaks in the Rocky Mountain range.

Fremont Peak
Fremont Peak at center from near Island Lake
Highest point
Elevation	13,751 ft (4,191 m)[1]
Prominence	1,184 ft (361 m)[1]
Coordinates	43°07′29″N 109°37′05″W[2]
Geography
Fremont Peak Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range	Wind River Range
Topo map	USGS Fremont Peak South
Climbing
First ascent	1842 Fremont and others

Geography

The peak is located on the Continental Divide and is the second highest peak in the remote 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.

Climbing

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.

Hazards

Encountering bears is a concern in the Wind River Range.[5] There are other concerns as well, including bugs, wildfires, adverse snow conditions and nighttime cold temperatures.[6]

Importantly, there have been notable incidents, including accidental deaths, due to falls from steep cliffs (a misstep could be fatal in this class 4/5 terrain) and due to falling rocks, over the years, including 1993,[7] 2007 (involving an experienced NOLS leader),[8] 2015[9] and 2018.[10] Other incidents include a seriously injured backpacker being airlifted near SquareTop Mountain[11] in 2005,[12] and a fatal hiker incident (from an apparent accidental fall) in 2006 that involved state search and rescue.[13] The U.S. Forest Service does not offer updated aggregated records on the official number of fatalities in the Wind River Range.

Fremont Peak (Wind River Range; Rocky Mountains; Wyoming, United States)

Upper Fremont Glacier on the north slope of Fremont Peak

Upper Fremont Peak viewing southwest from the south slope of the Peak - during a backpacking trip

Near the top of Fremont Peak viewing west from the southern slope of the Peak

See also

• List of mountain peaks of the United States
• List of Ultras of the United States

References

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