The peak straddles the Continental Divide and is surrounded by National Forest lands.

In a cirque on the northeast slopes of the peak lies Wind River Glacier.

[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 (a misstep 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.

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