natethor - Sep 2, 2021 8:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2015
The Grand!
First climb in the Tetons and it did not disappoint!
kteichert - Aug 6, 2018 8:44 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2018
Catwalk
Not a lot of mention on this page about the Catwalk, but once you get out of the double chimney, head right across the Catwalk, and things to the top are much easier.
geeman - Jul 16, 2017 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2017
It takes two
Still a lot of snow on the mountain. Traveling to the lower saddle required crampons and ice axe. We had to turned back the day before after reaching the black dyke above the lower saddle due to thunderstorms. Submitted via the Owen-Spalding just in time before snow showers hit us during the rappels on the way down.
Timeline: departed JHMG high camp at 3am, summit at 10am, back to the Lupine Meadows trailhead at 8pm with one hour break below JHMG camp.
BLong - Sep 1, 2014 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2014
Grand Day!
After gale force winds at the Upper Saddle forced us to retreat on the 16th, we returned on the 17th to climb the peak via the Owens Spalding Route. The Grand is an incredible mountain and the OS is an excellent, direct and easy route. We started late the second day, leaving the trailhead at 10:00 AM. We summited at 5:00 PM and had the whole peak to ourselves. It was glorious redemption after the previous day's failure.
Sarah Simon - Nov 13, 2013 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1996
First outdoor technical
Prior to this I had only climbed in gyms and practiced rappelling outdoors. What a way to jump in and go big or go home! Ooof, knees hurt on the way down, though.
WayneFry - Jul 10, 2013 1:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
A Great Day
Climbed with the Sierra Mountaineering Group (SMG). We had to wait out some bad weather for the first few days but got luck on day 3. Perfect weather and we spent about an hour on top. The views from there are pretty darn incredible.
Darren9 - Jul 7, 2013 6:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
Early conditions
Climbed with Sierra Mountaineering Group. After waiting for weather and climbing to the Upper Saddle the day before, we summited on a fantastic, cloudless day. The route still had some ice, especially the chimneys, which required the use of an ice tool. The rappel was very exciting. This route is indeed a classic and well worth climbing!
PanamaRed - Sep 29, 2012 7:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2008
First Major Climb
I did this back when i was a wee lad in high school. It is what got me interested in climbing.
zoomloco - Jul 7, 2011 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Windy on OS
A beautiful peak, but the route is definitely easier than 5.4. There is a lot of hype about this route, but the rock is solid but not so amazing; we roped up but I was scrambling, looking for the technical section; before I realized it I was over it without placing any pieces. Apparently there were especially windy conditions, and a lot of clouds, which meant the downclimb and rap was hard to find. But nonetheless a beautiful peak I will return to, albeit via other routes...
reboyles - Dec 16, 2010 6:45 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1977
On Descent
Like the Exum, the first time I climbed this route was on a descent of the Grand. After a couple of trips we finally figured out where the rappel spot was.
kunz82414 - Oct 28, 2010 7:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2010
Yes
Loved it, great weather
GrumpyJohn - Aug 30, 2010 9:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
Solo
Pretty cool route. I meant to do it with a partner but...
natethor - Sep 2, 2021 8:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2015
The Grand!First climb in the Tetons and it did not disappoint!
kteichert - Aug 6, 2018 8:44 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2018
CatwalkNot a lot of mention on this page about the Catwalk, but once you get out of the double chimney, head right across the Catwalk, and things to the top are much easier.
geeman - Jul 16, 2017 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2017
It takes twoStill a lot of snow on the mountain. Traveling to the lower saddle required crampons and ice axe. We had to turned back the day before after reaching the black dyke above the lower saddle due to thunderstorms. Submitted via the Owen-Spalding just in time before snow showers hit us during the rappels on the way down.
Timeline: departed JHMG high camp at 3am, summit at 10am, back to the Lupine Meadows trailhead at 8pm with one hour break below JHMG camp.
WyomingSummits - Aug 6, 2016 11:01 pm
Fun climbFun, but I prefer the Owen chimney variation.
BLong - Sep 1, 2014 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2014
Grand Day!After gale force winds at the Upper Saddle forced us to retreat on the 16th, we returned on the 17th to climb the peak via the Owens Spalding Route. The Grand is an incredible mountain and the OS is an excellent, direct and easy route. We started late the second day, leaving the trailhead at 10:00 AM. We summited at 5:00 PM and had the whole peak to ourselves. It was glorious redemption after the previous day's failure.
Sarah Simon - Nov 13, 2013 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1996
First outdoor technicalPrior to this I had only climbed in gyms and practiced rappelling outdoors. What a way to jump in and go big or go home! Ooof, knees hurt on the way down, though.
WayneFry - Jul 10, 2013 1:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
A Great DayClimbed with the Sierra Mountaineering Group (SMG). We had to wait out some bad weather for the first few days but got luck on day 3. Perfect weather and we spent about an hour on top. The views from there are pretty darn incredible.
Darren9 - Jul 7, 2013 6:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
Early conditionsClimbed with Sierra Mountaineering Group. After waiting for weather and climbing to the Upper Saddle the day before, we summited on a fantastic, cloudless day. The route still had some ice, especially the chimneys, which required the use of an ice tool. The rappel was very exciting. This route is indeed a classic and well worth climbing!
PanamaRed - Sep 29, 2012 7:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2008
First Major ClimbI did this back when i was a wee lad in high school. It is what got me interested in climbing.
zoomloco - Jul 7, 2011 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Windy on OSA beautiful peak, but the route is definitely easier than 5.4. There is a lot of hype about this route, but the rock is solid but not so amazing; we roped up but I was scrambling, looking for the technical section; before I realized it I was over it without placing any pieces. Apparently there were especially windy conditions, and a lot of clouds, which meant the downclimb and rap was hard to find. But nonetheless a beautiful peak I will return to, albeit via other routes...
reboyles - Dec 16, 2010 6:45 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1977
On DescentLike the Exum, the first time I climbed this route was on a descent of the Grand. After a couple of trips we finally figured out where the rappel spot was.
kunz82414 - Oct 28, 2010 7:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2010
YesLoved it, great weather
GrumpyJohn - Aug 30, 2010 9:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
SoloPretty cool route. I meant to do it with a partner but...
pyerger - Jul 23, 2010 5:04 pm
osNice climb, but not as good as the upper exum.
bryangast - Jan 9, 2010 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1993
ColdGreat climb. Cold ice chimney though.
bfrench - Apr 28, 2009 12:37 am
OSClimbed solo one evening with no one on the mountain.
Ted Eliason - Jan 16, 2009 5:57 pm
2nd big mountainThe second big mountain that got me hooked, after Mt. Moran's Skillet glacier
dfrancom - Oct 18, 2008 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
yipeeVery fun,, and better than expected. I enjoyed the top
regolithe - Jul 20, 2007 3:23 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2006
Me and my sisHoly crap. It's exposed.
Dan Dalton - Jul 15, 2007 8:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
An awesome!!!!Really fun climb. Got on this route on accident and finished it out. Great exposure and really good rock.
Dan