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Upcoming Events
The Wild Iris staff hope you get out and play this 2008. The better weather and longer daylight are on the way.
Spring is around the corner. We are receiving new fashions and hardgoods daily, so check in with us and take a look. New in the store:
Prana Youth apparel for boys and girls
Lole - Women's Specific clothing
Sierra Designs rain wear for adults and youth
Mountain Hardwear spring fashions for men and women
Kavu - designs for Women and Men
Life is Good - kid's tees and baby rompers
Updated 5-08-08
Related Links
Goat packing
Llama packing
Climbing Guides
Climbing Gym
Big Sandy Lake Lodge http://www.big-sandy-lodge.com/fishinghorseback.htm
Camping Info
City Park in Lander
- From Wild Iris Mountain Sports, drive South on 3rd Street straight to City Park . Camping is FREE with a maximum stay of 3 days.
Sinks Canyon Campgrounds (3 options all on East side of the canyon road)
- 1st campground- Popo Agie Campground (State Park) $4 per vehicle resident, $8 per vehicle non-resident. 24 sites total (19 pull in and 5 tent), 2 pit toilets and potable water. Currently open. 307-332-6333.
- 2nd campground, just past cattle guard (Forest Service) $14 per vehicle.
- FREE camping area just past the Missouri Field Camp . Please keep the area clean.
Atlantic City/ South Pass campgrounds
- From Lander, go past the Wild Iris climbing area about 5 miles. Look for the brown sign on your right; the turn is on your left.
- $6 per night. Picnic tables, water, and pit toilets.
- BE BEAR AWARE!
Wild Iris climbing area camping
- FREE camping along the base of the OK Corral wall. BE DISCREET and low impact. Hang your food! This is bear country. Don't leave food outside of your vehicle unless in use. Same applies for dog food. Snowed in at the moment. Try again in the summer.
Updated 5-08-08
Access Info
Fishing Licenses are currently available in Lander at:
Wild Iris Mountain Sports, 307-332-4541
Popo-Agie One Stop Store, 307-332-4402
Good Place, 307-332-3158
Palace Pharmacy, 307-332-2270
Loop Road
The Loop road from Sinks Canyon and from South Pass are currently CLOSED for winter. The USFS- Shoshone Natl. Forest will oversee road access Construction has stopped for the season. Crews will resume work in April 2008 with a rough finish date of September 2008. Regular construction updates and road closure information is available 24 hours per day by calling a recorded construction hotline telephone at 307-335-7277 (335-PASS).
Updated 5-08-08
Dickinson Park Trailhead
The road going into Dickinson Park is CLOSED for winter. However seasonal access is permited with a manditory Reservation fishing permit for each person in your party to travel across the Reservation to the trailhead. There is no word on how long the road will be open. The same information applies to the Bears Ears trailhead. Call the Forest Service for the most up to date information at (307) 332-5460
Updated 5-08-08
Current Conditions
Sinks Canyon
May has arrived and spring conditions as well. The temps have been great on the clear and sunny days. Sunny days can improve your chances of climbing on the south facing limestone walls. Call us at the shop and get a better idea of conditions within the last few days. Plan on bringing snow boots and gaiters at times and even a tarp after a recent snowfall. Spring in the Rockies can still be cold so bring your warm clothing for both the crag and camping.
Updated 5-08-08
Wild Iris
Winter conditions are found at Wild Iris right now so don't plan on climbing. Road is drifted and not advised to travel on. Better conditions and temps at Sinks Canyon.
Updated 5-08-08
Baldwin Creek
Road closed. No legal access until next June or July.
Updated 5-08-08
Cirque of the Towers/Haystack
Forget about summer conditions. Full on alpine conditions. The road to Big Sandy trailhead is closed. Updated on 5-08-08
Gannet Peak
Glacier trail head open outside of Dubois. Snow is still deep. A crew from Michigan recently attempted to go in and ended up climbing at Sinks Canyon and shopping here instead. Crampons, snow shoes, ice axes, stoves and tent are recommended.
Updated 5-08-08
We try to update our conditions regularly but should you have more updated info from your recent trip please feel free to email us at wildiris@wildirisclimbing.com or call 307-332-4541. Happy Trails! |
