Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Adventures To Do Near The Wind River WY

By Leticia Jensen


Wyoming has a lot to offer for the adventurous. An example is the 185 miles Wind River and all the nearby spots around it. The river extends to Thermapolis which changes the name to Bighorn river. The name is quite a mystery and many say it is due to the miscommunications between the previous explorers.

There are couple of things you can enjoy in the wind country. Many of these involve hiking, horseback riding, trekking, and camping. The particular spot in Winds is an isolated place where you can do fishing and get to spot rare animals. If you want an adventure that is exhilarating and new, then here are the things you can do in Wind River WY.

Prepare yourself for a long hiking adventure when in Winds. It has long and winding tracks so you might take days before you can find any human tracks or any civilization along the way. All you can find are thick forests, vast vegetation, and hundreds of mini lakes. Once you get into the peak or a higher cliff, taking photos of the views below will amaze your senses.

People who love climbing can be overwhelmed at this place. There are many towers that you can climb when you reach the Cirque of Towers. Around winds, you will also find a lot to climb but not as much as the other spot. However, you should not miss watching hundreds of years old glacial activities near it.

In addition, the Cirque of Towers offer different levels of difficulty for climbers. Once you reached the spot, ten miles south of the winds, you will be confused on which tower to climb. It is surrounded by many rugged peaks and towers and climbing them all would be impossible. Aside from that, the beauty of the tourist spots is priceless over there.

Another spot to visit is the Gannett Peak. For professionals, this one is highly recommended by many. Although, precautions are being given out to amateur mountaineers because the course is much harder than the previous. It is also the highest peak between Winds and Yellowstone. The surrounding glaciers makes it more difficult but the remoteness is the most challenging part of the climb.

For people who wanted to take photos and relax, just climbing a small mountain will do it. Seeing the forest from above and the green vegetation will amaze you. You might even see a mountain lion or a grizzly bear. Overall, the winds is a pleasure to the eye of a tourist.

Here are some preventive measures before going to the Winds. First of all, always wear your mountain gear and protect yourself no matter what happens. Next, always stay with the group and never separate. Then, do not go near wild animals because they might harm you especially the grizzly bears.

Lastly, the best time to visit the winds would be summer. The alps have already melted and climbing have been opened to everyone. Furthermore, you can also go there in the winter for skiing. Always remember that the weather could change from time to time in the Winds.




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