Lander has long been known as "where the road ends and the trail begins" because of Sinks Canyon State Park. At the south entrance to the Wind River Range, Sinks offers multiple vistas and beautiful hikes for every visitor. Named for its unique geological formation, "The Sinks", because of the mysterious vanishing and reappearing of the Popo Agie River in the mouth of the canyon. Sinks offers an excellent variety of YEAR ROUND climbing! It has sandstone crack climbing at the bottom, limestone sport climbing in the middle and mixed granite climbing at the top. This is where rock climbing began in Lander and it has continued to be world renowned for its quality rock and beautiful views. Visit our Sinks Canyon Climbing guide for a full review of routes.

WILD IRIS

Gannett Peak

Located 25 minutes outside of Lander, Wild Iris is an incredibly beautiful area on top of the South Pass. It has an elevation of approximately 9,000 feet which make it the perfect Summer climbing destination. Its famous white pocketed limestone faces provide excellent climbing in a unique and wild setting. Wild Iris attracts climbers from all of the world from beginners to pros. It has short approaches, great views of the Winds and impeccable rock. Take a look at our Wild Iris Climbing guide here.

Standing at 13,809’ Gannett Peak is Wyoming’s highest summit. A 25 Mile hike into the remote wilderness of the Wind River Range will get you on top of this majestic peak. Gannett Peak is regarded as one of the more challenging high points in the states. This difficult 6 day expedition into the Winds will reward one with incredible views and a proud summit. Be sure to inquire about having horses pack in your gear to make this a much more enjoyable journey. Discover your next epic adventure with our comprehensive Gannett Peak Climbing guide.