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TEEPE GLACIER
TEEPE GLACIER
Date Created: 10/23/2010
Last Updated: 10/23/2010
Ranking:Good
Skiable Vert:6000 ft
Climbing Vert:6000 ft
Top Elevation:12200 ft
Trailhead Elevation:6200 ft
Ascent Mileage:7
AVG Ascent Time:5-7 hours
Ascent Type:Bootpack, Skin, Easy Crampon/snow axe
Trees:none
Slope Aspect:Southeast
Steepest Section:45-55 Degrees
Slope Type:Ridge, Bowl, Face
Exit:Clean
First Descent:
Nearest Town:Moose
AVG Snowfall:400
Snowpack:Intercontinental

Highlights

Ascending to within 1600' of the top of the Grand Teton. Amazing views and 6000' of great skiing when the conditions are right. This is a great route for folks contemplating a descent of the Grand Teton who want to get a look at the lower sections of the most common descent routes.

Ascent

Skin up Garnet Canyon to the Meadows. Bootpack N from the Meadows to the Teepe Snowfield. An ice ax will come in handy for the ascent unless conditions are ideal. If there's any risk of icy or crusty snow, make sure to bring an ax.

Descent

Ski S/SE/E facing aspects back down your ascent route. There are several exposed spots throughout the descent where falling could be catastrophic.

Access/Permits

GTNP Park Pass.

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Warpigsinfin: March 9, 2010 Uphill: 6,000 ft. | Downhill: 6,000 ft.

We went up to have a look at the conditions on the Grand Teton and to drop off a few ropes and other mixed climbing gear. We left the trailhead at 3 am in hopes of avoiding potential wet slides off t...[view]

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