Need some info on The Grand Teton
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:22 pm
Hey all!
I am headed off in two weeks to climb the Grand Teton and Gannett peak. It will be a group of three of us. We are experienced winter campers and backpackers. We also all have mountaineering experience ranging from the rockies to Aconcagua (unguided of coarse). All three of us climb, two are experienced lead climbers.
Now that the history lesson is over.. I have a few questions about the weather there currently, we will be there july 11th - 14th.
How much snow should be expected?
Will a mountaineering axe be adequate or should I bring my technical axe?
Crampons I presume will still be needed for sure.
We are looking for a simple route as we will be hiking Gannett peak a week after. We plan to hike to high camp and sleep. Then proceed up the owen spalding and cross over onto the upper exum.. thoughts?
Thank you for your time.
Eric McKinley
I am headed off in two weeks to climb the Grand Teton and Gannett peak. It will be a group of three of us. We are experienced winter campers and backpackers. We also all have mountaineering experience ranging from the rockies to Aconcagua (unguided of coarse). All three of us climb, two are experienced lead climbers.
Now that the history lesson is over.. I have a few questions about the weather there currently, we will be there july 11th - 14th.
How much snow should be expected?
Will a mountaineering axe be adequate or should I bring my technical axe?
Crampons I presume will still be needed for sure.
We are looking for a simple route as we will be hiking Gannett peak a week after. We plan to hike to high camp and sleep. Then proceed up the owen spalding and cross over onto the upper exum.. thoughts?
Thank you for your time.
Eric McKinley