Crash Pad: Wild Iris’s Lander Access to the Wind River Mountains

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Crash Pad: Wild Iris’s Lander Access to the Wind River Mountains

Choose from 1-, 3- or 7-day options run by Wild Iris Mountain Sports in Lander, pairing local gear and first‑hand knowledge with access to the Wind River Mountains.

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Crash Pad: Wild Iris’s Lander Access to the Wind River Mountains.

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Location
Lander
Operator
Wild Iris Mountain Sports
Category
Hiking
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Located at the base of the Wind River Mountains in Lander, Wild Iris Mountain Sports has been the community’s outdoor resource since 1990; Crash Pad leverages that local expertise to put visitors into the vast playground that surrounds town, with 1-, 3- and 7‑day formats available.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SHOP

Wild Iris Mountain Sports — local outfitter since 1990

A locally owned outdoor clothing and equipment retailer established in 1990, Wild Iris supplies gear and first‑hand knowledge from its base in Lander, serving as the launch point for Crash Pad.

THE MOUNTAINS

Direct access to the Wind River Mountains

Crash Pad connects participants with the Wind River Mountains—the dramatic, surrounding playground that Wild Iris staff know intimately and can help you navigate.

THE OPTIONS

Flexible 1‑, 3‑ and 7‑day formats

Pick the cadence that fits your schedule: short outings or multi‑day immersion into the landscapes around Lander are offered in distinct 1, 3 and 7‑day options.

What the day feels like

How the Crash Pad experience feels

Crash Pad places you in the Wind River Mountains with the support of Wild Iris Mountain Sports: begin at the shop at the mountain’s base, draw from local expertise and equipment, and spend a day or several days exploring the immediate wildlands that ring Lander.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits — and an important note about minors.

1
Active day hikers and backpackersGood for hikers seeking direct access to the Wind River Mountains with local gear support; be aware that any participant under 18 will need a guardian waiver for equipment use.
2
Families with teensFamilies can participate, but customers under 18 must have a guardian’s signature on equipment waivers before using gear.
3
Solo adult travelersAppropriate for independent adults seeking a locally grounded outing; minors traveling alone will require waiver arrangements via a guardian.
4
Local gear shoppers and learnersIdeal for visitors who want both quality outdoor equipment and first‑hand local advice—note the same waiver requirement applies for under‑18 equipment users.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Be prepared to outfit yourself for mountain weather; if you are under 18 and will use equipment provided by Wild Iris, a guardian’s signature on a waiver is required.

Equipment & Waivers

Wild Iris provides outdoor clothing and equipment; use of that equipment by customers under 18 requires a guardian signature on a waiver.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What trip lengths are available for Crash Pad?

Crash Pad is offered in 1, 3, and 7 day options.

Who operates Crash Pad?

The operator is Wild Iris Mountain Sports.

Where is Wild Iris Mountain Sports located?

Wild Iris is located at the base of the Wind River Mountains in Lander, Wyoming.

Do minors need any special permission to use equipment?

Yes. Use of equipment by customers under 18 requires a guardian’s signature on a waiver.

What does Wild Iris provide besides gear?

Wild Iris provides outdoor clothing and equipment and shares first‑hand local knowledge and experience about the surrounding playground near Lander.

When was Wild Iris Mountain Sports established?

Wild Iris was established in 1990.