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Climbing the Grand Tetons |
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The Epic Grand Tetons mountain range
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Hiking up a steep incline in the Grand Tetons at dusk
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The Tetons are one of the most famous mountain ranges
in the whole of North America. In fact, they're not just mountains,
they are icons. The largest of them, the Grand Teton,
is a classic rock climb and climbers from around the world
come to Wyoming to attempt the many climbs in this
area. Grand Teton National Park is located in Northwest Wyoming,
with Montana to the north and Idaho to the west.
Highlights
- Learning new climbing techniques from the numerous climbing
guides in the area.
- Hiking through Garnet Canyon and stopping for a drink of
clear mountain spring water
- Pushing yourself to actually reach the summit
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Our Journey Path (as featured
in Treks in a Wild World)
Trekker Cristina LaMonica is a novice climber. She
prepares for her trip with two days on Exum Guides'
beginner's training course. The Exum Ridge of the Grand
Teton is one of the few routes that even a novice climber
can attempt, so along with her guides, that was the route
that Cristina chose.
Cristina's climb starts at the Lupine Meadows Trailhead,
where she makes a five-hour hike up through Garnet Canyon.
She and her guides spend the night at the Lower Saddle
hut, at an elevation of 11,600 feet. At five o'clock in
the morning on the next day, Cristina starts her attempt to
reach the summit of Grand Teton. She follows the Exum
Ridge route and finally reached the plateau near the summit
- nearly 14,000 feet! |
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Image: Lake in the Grand Teton area
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Survival Tips
Climbing is a dangerous sport and you should never attempt
any climb without proper training and guidance. Take a course,
do your homework, stay in good shape, but most of all, know
your limits!
Even the best climbers don't go alone. Climb with people you
trust. Remember, if there's an emergency, your life is in
their hands.
Check your ropes and all equipment for wear and tear before
you start your climb. It's no good discovering you've got
a frayed rope when you are halfway up the mountain.
Did you know?
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes the
area around the Grand Teton range of mountains and Jackson
Hole, supports the largest elk herd remaining in the world.
About 4,000 elk spend the summer in Grand Teton National Park.
The Exum Route was first climbed by Glenn Exum in 1931.
However, the original route of the first ascent of Grand Teton
was the Owen-Spalding route. The first ascent of Grand
Teton was accomplished in 1898.
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