I'm thinking of doing an extended trip to the Grand this year to climb multiple routes on the peak. There are a number that I really want to do, and since I have to come from so far away, this makes the most sense to me. However, I know that some routes are more likely to be better to climb during different months depending on weather volatility, rockfall, snowcover, ice, etc.
Could the locals or those very familiar with the Grand suggest the likely best months to do the following routes in light of how this year seems to be shaping up?:
1. Direct Exum (I've done the Upper Exum)
2. Underhill Ridge
3. East Ridge
4. North Face
5. North Ridge
I'm especially interested in the North Routes since they are less traveled and seem to be more likely to have issues of rockfall, ice/snow cover, & watching/escaping the weather if afternoon thunderstorms brew up.
Also, in the Winds:
6. Wolfs Head
7. Pingora
Thanks!
P.S. Currently hoping to spend 2 weeks or so in the area. Climbing Middle Teton & Mt Owen while in the area could also be nice. I have some friends I'm hoping to climb with, but since no one is able to commit right now, at the very least if they can't join me I'd want to put something together with others who are in the area - at least doing a climb or two with various people. PM me if these climbs interest you for this year.