[1][4] Kit Carson had been with the climbing party on its first attempt at the peak, but had gone back for supplies the day Fremont and his men reached the summit.

[6] While this isn't beyond the skills of a fit hiker (or dog), the time to ascend nearly 3,000 feet from Indian Basin should not be underestimated.

Route-finding is essential and not particularly difficult in good weather, but if clouds come in, or after dark, a climber could easily get off route.

[7] There are other concerns as well, including bugs, wildfires, adverse snow conditions and nighttime cold temperatures.

[15] The U.S. Forest Service does not offer updated aggregated records on the official number of fatalities in the Wind River Range.