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DescriptionGrand Teton National Park offers the climber an array of climbing types, positions, settings and conditions. There's everything from two-pitch sunny crag adventures to mixed alpine endurance testpieces. A more detailed description of the climbing character can be found in the descriptions of each area. Getting ThereGrand Teton National Park is located about 10 miles north of Jackson, WY. Directions to specific trailheads can be found in the individual areas. Nearby ClimbingWhen visiting the Tetons, you might want to check out some of the other local climbing. The nearby climbing generally has less of a commitment factor, and is good for "rest" days or in questionable weather. Check out the Jackson Hole section for information on other climbing in the area. ResourcesGrand Teton National Park - official website of the park service The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Grand Teton National Park:
Southwest Couloir 3rd Trad, Alpine, 4000 feet, Grade II Middle Teton
Owen Spalding 5.4 Trad, Alpine, 3 pitches, 1560 feet, Grade II Grand Teton
Upper Exum Ridge 5.5 Trad, Alpine, 12 pitches, 4000 feet, Grade II Grand Teton
CMC Route 5.5 Trad, Alpine, 5 pitches, 1000 feet, Grade II Mount Moran
East Ridge 5.6 Trad, Alpine, 500 feet Disappointment Peak
Lower Exum Ridge 5.7 Trad, Alpine, 6 pitches, 800 feet Grand Teton
Direct Petzoldt Ridge 5.7 Trad, Alpine, 6 pitches, Grade III Grand Teton
North Ridge 5.8 Trad, Alpine, 10 pitches, 1200 feet, Grade IV Grand Teton
North Face Highlight Tour 5.8 Trad, Alpine, 9 pitches, 1000 feet, Grade IV Grand Teton
Guide's Wall 5.8 Trad, Alpine, 6 pitches, Grade II Cascade Canyon
Irene's Arete 5.8 Trad, Alpine, 7 pitches, Grade III Disappointment Peak
Baxter's Pinnacle - South Ridge 5.9 Trad, Alpine, 5 pitches, 400 feet Cascade Canyon
No Perches Necessary 5.9 Trad, Alpine, 2 pitches, 160 feet, Grade II Cascade Canyon
Open Book 5.9 Trad, Alpine, 6 pitches, 800 feet, Grade III Disappointment Peak
Beyer East Face I 5.9 Trad, Alpine, 7 pitches, 1000 feet, Grade III Grand Teton
The Snaz 5.10a Trad, Alpine, Grade IV Death Canyon : Cathedral Buttress
Caveat Emptor 5.10- Trad, Alpine, 8 pitches, 1000 feet, Grade III Death Canyon : Cathedral Buttress
Sunshine Daydream 5.11- Trad, Alpine, 9 pitches, 1000 feet, Grade IV Death Canyon : Cathedral Buttress
South Buttress Right, Mt. Moran 5.11 Trad, Alpine, 7 pitches, 750 feet, Grade IV Mount Moran
Featured Route For Grand Teton National Park
CMC Route 5.5 WY : Grand Teton National Park : Mount Moran
A classic climb in a beautiful location. Although the CMC Route is the most popular route on Mount Moran, it does not see a lot of traffic compared to other Teton trade routes. On a summer day there are usually 3 or fewer parties attempting the CMC Route.While a fast party can climb the route in a day, it is more leisurely to use the CMC campground for the night before (and possibly the night after) the climb. A backcountry permit is required to ...[more] Browse More Classics in WY
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