Wind River Trails

by Finis Mitchell

Mitchell draws on decades of experience to describe the trails, routes, wildlife, glaciers, lakes, and streams in Wyoming's fabulous two-and-a-quarter million acre Wind River Range. A short hike was the beginning of a long career in wilderness living for Finis Mitchell of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He has scaled 244 peaks, including four times to the trop of Gannett Peak, the highest mountain in the state. A vigorous supporter of wilderness, the mountain man pours out his philosophy at meetings and slide shows with amazing attention to detail. He has taken 105,345 pictures as a hobby and uses them in his slide shows to show people their own public lands. He has drawn on his vast experience in the Wind Rivers to describe, in this guide book, the trails, routes, wildlife, glaciers, 4,000 lakes and 800 miles of streams in Wyoming’s fabulous two and a quarter million acre Wind River Range.
 

Genres: Travel, Adventure, Reference, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 1999

Reviews

[Jens Heycke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of knowing Finis and Emma Mitchell. First met them in the early 80s.

One of my most treasured possessions is a copy of this book, which they both signed.

Though the book is 50 years old now, it's still useful. There are a few off-trail lakes that
Finis told me about (not in the book) that he stocked with fish. But those will remain my secret for now.

BTW, the name is pronounced like "finest," without the 't'

[Debbie H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this numeorus times, and carried it through the Windrivers with me. It's perfect for getting in the mood for experiencing the area, and when reading it, one seems to channel Finis.

[Keenan Bartlett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great history and interesting to read right before my own backpacking trip to the Wind River. Short and sweet, pick it up if you enjoy the outdoors.