Teewinot

Description 

The eastern most peak of the Cathedral Group, Teewinot dominates the view from both the Jenny lake campground and visitors area and the Lupine Meadows parking lot where it completely eclipses the Grand Teton. The abrupt view from the summit of the north face of the Grand and the east side of Mt Owen is, to understate the case, inspiring -- Rossiter used it for the cover of his select guidebook.

Getting There 

Most ascents will be via the east face starting at the Lupine Meadows parking lot.

Featured Route For Teewinot

East Face 4th Easy Snow  WY : Grand Teton National Park : Teewinot

Much more demanding as a cardio undertaking than as a technical one, this climb is a must do for the inspiring views it provides. The ascent probably does not merit four stars, but the abrupt view from the top does.From the north end of the Lupine Meadows parking lot, take either of two trails (they quickly merge) which head towards Teewinot. The trail is quite smooth and well graded. Encounter the first of the 18 infamous switchbacks after abo...[more]