Saturday, August 31, 2024

Heading out to the Tetons tomorrow

It has been many years since my last visit, which I believe was around 1989. I spent a great deal of time in the Tetons between 1975-1989, doing many of the classic climbs,  and so have many fond memories. 

Just considering the Grand Teton, I have done several of the best routes: 3 x Exum Ridge, Petzold Ridge, Underhill Ridge, North Ridge, Complete Exum, and twice attempted the East Ridge in summer and winter. My one regret was never to have done the Black Ice Couloir, which given climate change, is hardly ever in condition these days

Looking forward to seeing Mark Ewing and John Deaton, but I suspect we won't be climbing the Grand