Wind Rivers, advice for a UK hiker

Yes, August is approximately ideal. If you go in September the weather gets less and less predictable.

25 years ago I was there for July and August and it was wonderful. You can get cold weather and even snow, but you won't get socked in, as could happen in September.

I would say mid to late August. I tend to go over the Labor Day holiday (the first of September) and I think it is about perfect. We did get one day of Snow this year above 11,000 feet. I have never been to the Winds earlier than mid August, but I have been in the Rockies in Colorado the first week of August and had a few mosquitoes.

Edited to correct my holidays :)

To avoid confusing our UK friend in the previous post, Memorial Day is not in early September its in late May. You are thinking of Labor Day.

I went last year during the third week of August. We did the Sky Pilot Loop counterclockwise. It was very crowded until we got past Titcomb. It rained quite a bit the last couple of days. Beautiful country….

We did the north to south high traverse from Green River Lakes to Big Sandy over 7 days mid August in 2013. Dealt with a couple nasty afternoon thunderstorms but pretty standard stuff for the area. Last 3 days didn't see a cloud. Skeeters were non existent. Temps were comfortable.

Woops Randy you are right, I ment Labor Day.

Thanks for the helpful comments. August looks good.

I'll not get Labour Day right I'm sure…..but I can explain what Bank Holidays are :-)

Some companions and I are tackling the Alan Dixon high route the second week in August–maybe we'll see you up there!