Teton Obscura

The Grand Teton is huge and prominent. But other peaks and routes are just as good, often much harder, with a tiny fraction of the traffic of the Grand. 



  • Location: Grand Teton National Park, WY
  • Type of Adventure:  Alpine rock climbing
  • Season: July and August
  • Prerequisite Skills: Basic climbing
  • Best Lodging Type: Hotel or car camping.
  • Nearest Airport: Jackson Hole, WY
  • Best trip length: 3-5 days.  
  • Advance logistics required: This can be done fairly last minute. Lodging takes a little planning, but backcountry permits for trips other than the Grand are easy to come by.
  • Local Partner: Exum Mountain Guides
  • Route Options:
    • Moran. CMC Route (5.5) is the “standard”, while the Direct South Buttress i(5.9 with a brief section of aid) s considered the longest rock climb in the United States!
    • Irene’s Arete
    • The Snaz
    • Teewinot
    • Mount Owen Koven Route
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