| Sunbeam Peak | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,446–13,486 ft (4,098–4,111 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 560 ft (170 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 43°10′14″N 109°37′04″W / 43.17056°N 109.61778°W / 43.17056; -109.61778[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Fremont County, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Parent range | Wind River Range |
| Topo map | USGS Fremont Peak North |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Batholith |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1938[1] |
Sunbeam Peak (13,446–13,486 ft (4,098–4,111 m)) is located in the Wind River Range in the U.S. stateofWyoming.[3] The peak is the 13th highest summit in Wyoming.[4] The summit is located in Shoshone National Forest and the Heap Steep Glacier lies on the north slopes of the mountain.
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 (amisstep 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.
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