Date Created: 12/16/2008

Last Updated: 12/16/2008

A not-too-narrow, not-too-steep couloir that offers beautiful views into avalanche canyon.

Park at the Bradley/Taggart lake trail head in Grand Teton National Park. Head south and follow the base contour of the small foot hills until it brings you into a young forest(about 1 mile in). Dont' continue around the hill/lake. Instead ascend the forested slope as you are now on the eastern face of Twenty-five Short. Stay mostly in the middle of the face as too far south or north will take you into terrain traps. You will ascend the open slopes and then head back into the trees as you near the summit. Eventually you will find yourself on the summit ridge and the summit will shortly follow. The summit is nothing more than a flat spot on a ridge that will take you toward Buck mountain.

From the summit of Twenty-Five short, head south on the ridge and as the ridge sharply ascends do not ascend with it. Instead cut across and around this obtrusion. On the other side you will find the entrance to the Turkey Chute. The entrance is usually wind-blown and tricky to descend. Usually you will have to boot pack down 15 yards or so before you can ski. A rope is not needed but recommended for those who are concerned with consequences. Ski the couloir and head north and circle the norther base of Twenty-Five short and it will lead you to Taggart Lake. Cross the lake when safe or ski around it back to the parking lot.

You will need a national parks pass.

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