Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Dominic near the saddle between the Middle and South Tetons. A trail leads toward the Middle Teton's Southwest Couloir, the standard route to the summit.
August 11, 2012
Dominic near the saddle between the Middle and South Tetons. A trail leads toward the Middle Teton's Southwest Couloir, the standard route to the summit.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Visibility is low as we enter the clouds but its never too tough to figure out where to go.
August 11, 2012
Visibility is low as we enter the clouds but its never too tough to figure out where to go.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
We follow some footprints through a low angle patch of snow. We've been leapfrogging with the solo hiker ahead for quite some time.
August 11, 2012
We follow some footprints through a low angle patch of snow. We've been leapfrogging with the solo hiker ahead for quite some time.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Loose 2nd class grunge as we exit the snow.
August 11, 2012
Loose 2nd class grunge as we exit the snow.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Dominic hiking up more solid rock into the unknown.
August 11, 2012
Dominic hiking up more solid rock into the unknown.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
A speedy young lad from Idaho on the crux of the southwest couloir. He'd passed on the trail but got nervous at the base of the couloir and waited for reinforcement. It'd rained hard the evening before and there was water running down in places making the rock a bit slick. And I was surprised at how much large loose rock was around given the route's popularity.
August 11, 2012
A speedy young lad from Idaho on the crux of the southwest couloir. He'd passed on the trail but got nervous at the base of the couloir and waited for reinforcement. It'd rained hard the evening before and there was water running down in places making the rock a bit slick. And I was surprised at how much large loose rock was around given the route's popularity.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Nearing the top of the couloir.
August 11, 2012
Nearing the top of the couloir.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Looking down the couloir from near the top. The other solo hiker we've been chatting with is visible.
August 11, 2012
Looking down the couloir from near the top. The other solo hiker we've been chatting with is visible.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Lower sub-summit of the Middle Teton. If this was a few feet higher the climb would have a difficult ending. We did see a sling on it.
August 11, 2012
Lower sub-summit of the Middle Teton. If this was a few feet higher the climb would have a difficult ending. We did see a sling on it.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Scrambling toward the summit in a wierd light as the fog quickly begins to lift.
August 11, 2012
Scrambling toward the summit in a wierd light as the fog quickly begins to lift.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Fog peeling off the Grand Teton as seen from the top of the Middle Teton.
August 11, 2012
Fog peeling off the Grand Teton as seen from the top of the Middle Teton.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Our little summit crew enjoying some dramatic views, our reward for getting up early and pushing to the top in the fog.
August 11, 2012
Our little summit crew enjoying some dramatic views, our reward for getting up early and pushing to the top in the fog.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
The Grand Teton being revealed. Exum Ridge goes up the middle.
August 11, 2012
The Grand Teton being revealed. Exum Ridge goes up the middle.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Dominic lounging near the summit.
August 11, 2012
Dominic lounging near the summit.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Starting the descent.
August 11, 2012
Starting the descent.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
South Teton... hmmm, time for a bonus peak I think. Its ONLY 1100 feet above the saddle and we've come ALL this way...
August 11, 2012
South Teton... hmmm, time for a bonus peak I think. Its ONLY 1100 feet above the saddle and we've come ALL this way...
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
The standard route up South Teton is the Northwest Couloir. It usually requires crossing a steep snow slope but its a dry year.
August 11, 2012
The standard route up South Teton is the Northwest Couloir. It usually requires crossing a steep snow slope but its a dry year.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
We scramble over a short section of loose rock to sneak past the remaining snow since we don't have an axe along.
August 11, 2012
We scramble over a short section of loose rock to sneak past the remaining snow since we don't have an axe along.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
In these conditions the South Teton is easier than the Middle Teton. It is much less popular though.
August 11, 2012
In these conditions the South Teton is easier than the Middle Teton. It is much less popular though.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
The couloir is easy 2nd class talus when dry.
August 11, 2012
The couloir is easy 2nd class talus when dry.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Dominic starting along the short summit ridge.
August 11, 2012
Dominic starting along the short summit ridge.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Once again we're back in the clouds. The ridge is pleasant with a few easy 3rd class obstacles.
August 11, 2012
Once again we're back in the clouds. The ridge is pleasant with a few easy 3rd class obstacles.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
The fog lifts again as we start the descent.
August 11, 2012
The fog lifts again as we start the descent.
Teton Range, Wyoming
August 11, 2012
Descending the northwest couloir.
August 11, 2012
Descending the northwest couloir.
August 11, 2012
Approaching the Middle Teton which is cloaked in a thick layer of fog. This picture was taken at approximately 11,200 feet, 2000 feet above our camp in the Meadows.