Tried to bring my (new to climbing boyfriend) up the route - but he was not comfortable with his abilities.. Ended up hooking up with two boys from Texas. One of the two got sick and we sent him down. Ended up having a great day with Gregg (who after we got off route by traversing almost all the way to the North side of the Grand) had to warm my frozen hands up before we completed the climb in less than an hour.
Super fun day - would love to back and do the Exum Ridge... maybe someone can talk the park service into shortening those -way to long- switch backs on the approach :D
bolojm - Aug 7, 2007 1:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2007
Upper Exum
Climbed with Aaron, Barry and Cinda...bivied at the Moraine and had a long but fun day. The V-pitch was my favorite! Weather was good except for a few sprinkles descending between the Upper Saddle and Lower Saddle. Thanks to Christian and Adam for letting us join ropes on the raps...very cool of you! And good job to you doing the Complete Exum car-to-car that day!!
After getting snowed off the N. Ridge we punted and soloed the Upper Exum. Have climbed the Smith Otter Body, N. Ridge, Upper and lower Exum and Underhill. Been on top 7 times.
We solo downclimbed the Upper Exum after climbing the Smith/Otterbody route on the S. Face.
blackcoffee - Jul 25, 2007 2:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 1993
Owen-Spaulding
Bivied at Lower Saddle. The chimneys on the upper part of the route were iced up, making for a much more interesting climb than the guidebook description would suggest.
Dan Dalton - Jul 15, 2007 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
First Time on the Grand
My partner bailed so I went solo. My first technical alpine climb that I soloed! Great time, although a long day!
What a great way to spend a holiday! It was a last-minute trip that I'll never forget. Next time I'll take more food. And a rope ;)
Sarah Simon - Apr 20, 2007 10:20 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1996
Owen Spalding Route
I especially enjoyed the shadow of the Grand falling on Idaho as the sun rose. What a wonderful morning.
mow10 - Mar 17, 2007 6:57 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2000
Upper Exum Solo
I jumped the gap that was supposed to be a hand traverse on Wall Street. Later I heard Glen Exum did the same thing on his first ascent. Validation is a beautiful thing.
SundanceKid203 - Aug 22, 2007 1:00 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Owen SpaldingA great peak! We lucked out with great weather except for an occasional snow shower on the summit. Refer to my trip report for more details.
pdeangeli - Aug 17, 2007 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
Upper ExumExum guide Brian H took us up with beautiful moonset and sunrise.
Sara_Matisse - Aug 11, 2007 12:15 pm
OS RouteTried to bring my (new to climbing boyfriend) up the route - but he was not comfortable with his abilities.. Ended up hooking up with two boys from Texas. One of the two got sick and we sent him down. Ended up having a great day with Gregg (who after we got off route by traversing almost all the way to the North side of the Grand) had to warm my frozen hands up before we completed the climb in less than an hour.
Super fun day - would love to back and do the Exum Ridge... maybe someone can talk the park service into shortening those -way to long- switch backs on the approach :D
bolojm - Aug 7, 2007 1:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2007
Upper ExumClimbed with Aaron, Barry and Cinda...bivied at the Moraine and had a long but fun day. The V-pitch was my favorite! Weather was good except for a few sprinkles descending between the Upper Saddle and Lower Saddle. Thanks to Christian and Adam for letting us join ropes on the raps...very cool of you! And good job to you doing the Complete Exum car-to-car that day!!
reboyles - Jul 29, 2007 9:32 pm
Upper ExumAfter getting snowed off the N. Ridge we punted and soloed the Upper Exum. Have climbed the Smith Otter Body, N. Ridge, Upper and lower Exum and Underhill. Been on top 7 times.
reboyles - Jul 29, 2007 9:30 pm
Upper ExumWe solo downclimbed the Upper Exum after climbing the Smith/Otterbody route on the S. Face.
blackcoffee - Jul 25, 2007 2:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 1993
Owen-SpauldingBivied at Lower Saddle. The chimneys on the upper part of the route were iced up, making for a much more interesting climb than the guidebook description would suggest.
Dan Dalton - Jul 15, 2007 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
First Time on the GrandMy partner bailed so I went solo. My first technical alpine climb that I soloed! Great time, although a long day!
mtn ear - Jul 15, 2007 5:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
Upper ExumGreat route on a great mountain coinciding beautifully with great weather and great partners (Kevin, Joshua and Geno).
rasgoat - Jul 9, 2007 12:47 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2007
ClassicWhat a monster! climbed Upper Exum, a classic indeed!
chugach mtn boy - Jun 27, 2007 4:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1979
Owen-SpauldingWith Margaret Pratt. A classic.
Done again with SPer kennedy3 on 8/25/2012.
Jim Carr - Jun 15, 2007 2:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2005
Upper ExumFantastic climb.
MoabPeakBagger - Jun 9, 2007 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2004
upper exumsummitted via Upper Exum Ridge in a frightening building thunderstorm. The single best climb I've ever done.
xuloob - May 26, 2007 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2002
ExumGreat muli-pitch
LonePeakFreak - Apr 27, 2007 1:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2001
4th of July CelebrationWhat a great way to spend a holiday! It was a last-minute trip that I'll never forget. Next time I'll take more food. And a rope ;)
Sarah Simon - Apr 20, 2007 10:20 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1996
Owen Spalding RouteI especially enjoyed the shadow of the Grand falling on Idaho as the sun rose. What a wonderful morning.
mow10 - Mar 17, 2007 6:57 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2000
Upper Exum SoloI jumped the gap that was supposed to be a hand traverse on Wall Street. Later I heard Glen Exum did the same thing on his first ascent. Validation is a beautiful thing.
snowhiker - Feb 28, 2007 8:58 pm
Grand it isI summited with ( nuttylos )Carlos and Paul it was a good time. We did the O.S. route
skunk ape - Feb 27, 2007 1:56 am
OS.Great Fun!
patascent - Feb 11, 2007 4:11 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1999
Owen SpauldingFun climb.