Grand Teton Conditions

Anyone have any recent beta on the snow conditions on the approach to Exum Ridge? We're looking at climbing Exum Ridge in a couple of weeks and wondering whether we'll need crampons and axes.

Thanks!

 - K

Tom nailed conditions.  Lots of snow on OS still.

Awesome. Thanks for the info!

 - K

Still plenty of snow here. Keep an eye on the Jenny Lake Ranger blog for updates: tetonclimbingroutes.blogspot.com/?m=1

A couple weeks? Might get smoky. Won't be snowy unless some big nasty cold system rolls in with new snow—has happened.  It's unlikely that crampons and an ice axe will be needed when you arrive. Few are using them now, and certainly not on the UXM.

The OS has some patches of snow, icy snow, & ice that are easily managed or avoided. The OS is not in the best condition but it's OK. Some wet rock, too, with all the melting (icy if temps drop). It is not  the time to do an FKT on the Grand Teton.

The UXM has been cooked and it's ready to climb.

https://wyomingwhiskey.blogspot.com/ had updated info on conditions. Been pretty warm - Lower Saddle Weather Station.