Cloud Peak/Bomber Mountain Challenge
Is climbing and hiking your passion? Do you love a little history and crave a challenge? We welcome you to experience the Cloud Peak and Bomber Mountain challenge! Allow us to escort you horseback to the base of the mountain where you can hike it yourself or take the challenge with an experienced Team WRO guide.
Being one of the oldest government-protected forest lands in the U.S., the Bighorn National Forest became a US Forest Reserve in 1887. The Bighorn Mountains are a sister range of the Rocky Mountains.
In 1984, Congress passed the Wilderness Act, which designated the Cloud Peak Wilderness in the Bighorn National Forest. The Cloud Peak Wilderness and its majestic alpine scenery were managed as the Cloud Peak Primitive Area as far back as 1832. Cloud Peak, being 13,171 feet is the highest peak within this beautiful National Forest and Cloud Peak Wilderness area and a very sought-after hiking challenge.
The famous Bomber Mountain was named by the National Forest Service in remembrance of the crash of a B-17 Flying Fortress on June 28th, 1943 during World War II. Twenty-four-year-old U.S. Army Air Corpsman Billy Ronaghan and his crew of nine were in flight from Oregon with machine guns and ammunition, headed to Nebraska anticipating orders to deploy to Europe. The crash was not located for two years, when a couple of cowboys caught a glimpse of the plane on the ridge. Two days later on August 15th, 1945 (VJ Day to be exact), a recovery crew rode to Misty Moon Lake at the base of the mountain where they scrambled up the boulder fields to the horrific wreckage.
Wapiti Ridge Outfitters offers a horseback pack trip to the base of Cloud Peak and Bomber Mountain to challenge yourself in a climb to be remembered paying tribute to the memorial and the men who were on their way to sacrifice for us.
We offer 2 options. First Option: You will spend the first night with us in our Base Glamp Camp. The next morning after a hot breakfast we will pack up all your gear and ride to Misty Moon Lake to set up camp for dinner and a peaceful star-lit night. You will rise early enough to fuel up, fill your packs and head out for an amazing and memorable climbing adventure. We will be awaiting your return with Cowboy Cocktails, appetizers and a hot meal for another night’s rest after your challenging and exhilarating hike. As we venture back to base camp we will also challenge you to try casting a line for any of the five species of trout we enjoy here.
You will spend your final night in our cozy and comfortable Base Glamp Camp. After a nice hot shower, maybe a Cowboy Cocktail and filling you up with an amazing meal you can spend the rest of the evening around the campfire reminiscing over the grand experience you've had!
Second Option: You hike in and we pack your food, equipment, etc in and drop it off, returning the day you choose to pack your gear back out.
Cloud Peak/Bomber Mountain Challenge Pricing:
- Option One - 5 Night/4 Day - $2999.00 - All Inclusive
- Option One - 4 Night/3 Day - $2499.00 - All Inclusive
- Option One - 3 Night/2Day - $1999.00 - All Inclusive
- Option Two - Drop Camp/You hike - Contact Us For Pricing
***Ask about our Return Client and Veterans Discounts.
***Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
