Teton Dreams

The Teton Range is the birthplace of American Alpinism. The terrain, the culture, the history all lead to making the Tetons one of the great mountain ranges of the United States. The gem of the Tetons is the Grand Teton, one of the most famous mountains in the world. I've always wanted to climb this mountain, and now I finally had the chance. Additional photos on the Mountain Album Website.

Day 1 and 2: Climbing 16 miles, and 7,000 vertical feet on the Grand Teton! It was every bit as good as I hoped it would be. The classic view of the Grand Teton entering Grand Teton National Park.

Another view of Teewinot, Grand Teton, and Mount Owen.

Hiking up Garnet Canyon.

Reaching "The Meadows" campsite. Absolutely Stunning.

Hiking up to the Moraine campsite.

The lower saddle coming into view.

Now we've reached our campsite. Dead tired.

We slept through a storm at 2am, then woke up at 4am.

Hiking up the lower saddle.

Starting the technical climbing near Wall Street (ramp in the cliff ahead).

Exposed climbing on Wall Street.

After leading the Golden Staircase. What a view!

Resting and refueling.

Climbing to the Friction Pitch.

Climbing the top section of the Friction Pitch.

The remaining fourth of the climb. Superb terrain!

Climbing the V Pitch.

Summit ridge.

On the summit!

The first rappel down.

The second rappel down.

Walking home after a killer climb!!!





Day 3: Climbing Ice Point


We crossed over Jenny Lake, climbing around the initial waterfalls, and started up the snow couloir.


We reached the Ice Point - Symmetry Col and received an unbelievable view of the Cathedral Group.


The summit ridge. Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm.


On the summit.


The killer views from the summit.