Southwest Couloir 

FA:  H. Morris and I. Christensen, 1927 Type:  Trad, Alpine Consensus:  3rd [details] Length:  4000 feet, Grade II Season:  Summer Views: 685 page views Submitted By: George Bell on Mar 19, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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BETA PHOTO: Southwest Couloir from the South Teton (8/94).

Description 

This is the standard route on the Middle Teton. From the Meadows, head up the south fork of Garnet Canyon. Going up this fork is more time consuming than the north fork due to a lack of a (decent) trail. Climb all the way to the saddle between the Middle and South Tetons (do not branch off right early).

The couloir should now be obvious on the left (west) side of the ridge leading to the summit. If snow-filled, ice axe and crampons will be needed. It seems, however, that this couloir melts out relatively rapidly. I remember it becomes quite narrow towards the top, and is a bowling alley if anyone is above you. Helmets recommended! The couloir tops out very near the summit.

Location 

Descend the same route.

Protection 

None.