Wind River Range - Wyoming - Mount Hooker - Sendero Luminoso - A First Free Ascent
In both the summers of 2013 and 2014 myself, Nik Berry and Mason Earle traveled deep in the Wind River Range of Wyoming to climb on the infamous back country big wall Mt. Hooker. The second time in Kyle Berkompas joined us to take photos and film. Below is the first of a three part video about freeing a big, hard aid route a long way from the road.
Myself on the second pitch of The Silver Lining
photo: Nik Berry
The Silver Lining
photo: Nik Berry
Myself following the S-Crack.
photo: Nik Berry
Nik Berry focuses as he approaches the crux of the entire route, 5.13d at 12000 feet.
Nik Berry focuses as he approaches the crux of the entire route, 5.13d at 12000 feet.
Mason Earle on the The Dyno Pitch
photo: nik berry
The Dyno Pitch
photo: Nik Berry
Compilation: David Allfrey
A free day allowed us to sample the other treasures of Mt. Hooker.
The worst hike ever. 100lbs bags (no joke) and 22 miles. I still hate thinking about it.
Myself.
photo: Kyle Berkompas
Nik Berry
photo: Kyle Berkompas
Mason Earle
photo: Kyle Berkompas
Kyle.
photo: Kyle Berkompas