The Winds, WY on the Popo Agie River Candle - Bergamot, Amber, Lavender Scent
The Winds, WY on the Popo Agie River Candle - Bergamot, Amber, Lavender Scent
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Stretching for 100 miles across the spine of western Wyoming, the Wind River Range, or "The Winds", is a landscape of unparalleled alpine beauty. This is where the earth reaches its highest points in the state; Gannett Peak stands as the literal ceiling of Wyoming at 13,804 feet. In an incredible display of geological dominance, 19 of Wyoming’s 20 highest peaks are found right here within this single range.
A Fortress of Wilderness
The Winds are one of the last truly wild places in the lower 48. Protection of this land began as early as 1931, and today, the range is preserved by three massive federal wilderness areas: the Bridger, Fitzpatrick, and Popo Agie Wildernesses.
Together, these areas encompass over 728,000 acres of road-free territory, creating a pristine sanctuary for grizzly bears, gray wolves, and bighorn sheep. The eastern slopes also hold deep cultural significance, protected as part of the Wind River Indian Reservation, home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes.
The Mother of Rivers
The Wind River Range serves as a massive high-altitude water tower for the American West. Its glaciers and snowpacks feed two of the continent's most vital river systems:
To the West: The Green and Big Sandy Rivers flow southward, with the Green River standing as the largest tributary of the mighty Colorado River.
To the East: The Wind River flows through the Shoshone Basin. In a unique geographical quirk, it changes its name to the Bighorn River at the "Wedding of the Waters" before becoming the largest fork of the Yellowstone River.
Carved into these granite peaks are spectacular canyons, including the rugged Silas Canyon and the mysterious Sinks Canyon, where the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River disappears underground only to rise again downstream.
Heritage on the Slopes
Nestled within this vast wilderness is White Pine, the range’s only ski area. As the oldest ski resort in Wyoming, it offers a nostalgic, lift-accessible experience for skiers and snowboarders looking to escape the crowds of larger resorts.
The Spirit of the Winds
Our Wind River Range Candle captures the essence of this high-alpine frontier. It is a tribute to the sheer scale and quiet power of the Wyoming wilderness.
Ingredients
Ingredients
At LBCC, we believe that what you breathe is just as important as the atmosphere you create.
Superior Wax Blend: We use a high-performance Coconut Apricot soy wax. It’s biodegradable, toxin-free, and provides a creamy aesthetic with an unrivaled scent throw.
Phthalate-Free Fragrances: Our oils are carefully selected for their purity. We never use phthalates, ensuring a cleaner burn for you, your family, and your pets.
Scientifically Backed Safety: Every fragrance we pour adheres to IFRA and RIFM standards. This means your candles are held to the highest global benchmarks for safety, purity, and environmental impact.
IFRA Safety Data Sheets available upon request.
Candle Care Tips
Candle Care Tips
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave a room or before going to sleep. We recommend burning for a maximum of 4 hours each time you enjoy your candle.
- Follow the 2-foot rule. Don't place a burning candle within 2 feet of clothing, books, curtains, or other flammable objects.
- Keep lit candles away from drafts, ceiling fans, and any air currents. This keeps the flame burning steadily in the center of the candle.
- Trim the wick to ¼” before every burn. This helps prevent the flame from getting too large, and also cuts down on any excess soot.
- Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
- When burning multiple candles at once, always place them at least 3 inches apart from each other.
- A burning candle should never be used as a nightlight. Always extinguish any lit candles before going to sleep.
- A candle should not be burned for more than four hours at a time, exceeding this could cause safety issues.
How It's Made
Precision and Passion: Every Candle Perfected
Each candle is thoughtfully created with superior products. Before we introduce our new collections, we thoroughly test each candle type and recipe. We conduct multiple burn tests, ensuring the right wicks and fragrance amounts are being used, and confirm the candle is performing as it should.
The Perfect Candle Awaits After a Two-Week Cure
Once all tests are passed, we create your candle! We then let the candle cure for 2 weeks. This allows the candle to harden, improving the melt pool while it burns. This also allows the fragrance to be distributed throughout the candle, binding to the wax, and improving the overall scent.
Once cured, another quality check is performed, and we prepare the candle to present to you.
Enjoy!