Mount Hooker is a remote 12,509-foot peak in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, more than 20 miles from a road and known for its high granite walls and difficult access. Named for British botanist and explorer Joseph Dalton Hooker, it is especially noted for its steep north and east cliffs, which give it an importance among climbers beyond its height. Its 1,800-foot north face became a landmark in American climbing when Royal Robbins, Dick McCracken, and Charlie Raymond first climbed it in 1964 after more than three days on the wall. Despite its beauty, the mountain remains a hazardous and technically serious objective.