gorgeous rock and an excellent climb. rated 5.8, more like 5.7. simul climbed most of it to beat a storm, then had to descend 300 ft and wait to see if it was gonna lightning. wasted 1 hour, but decided to go for it, since it was lookn a little better. about 3/4 false summits, requiring raps and down climbs.
Scouting and warm-up climb for the Grand the next day. From my home in North Carolina to the summit of the Middle Teton in about 24 hours!
jstanley - Aug 8, 2007 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2007
SW Couloir/West Ridge
Starting from the Meadows I climbed to the col and up into the beginning of the SW Couloir. By keeping left at or above the height of the Middle Teton (12500 ft) one can (as I did) scramble over fairly solid ledges to to the crest of the West Ridge and follow that right and summitward. I traversed right again just below the summit, but this was probably not necessary. I recommend this variation as an enjoyable way to avoid the the steepest, narrowest part of the gully, which can be hazardous when other climbers are around. There are lot of class 4 variations here, so you can be creative but not terrified.
Another beautiful day in the Tetons! The SW couloir was fun, and the view of the Grand was amazing!
blackcoffee - Jul 25, 2007 3:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 1993
SW CouloirSW
Great snow climb, lots of snow this year.
chugach mtn boy - Jun 27, 2007 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2006
SW Couloir
A repeat of a 1977 solo trip, this time with a teenage daughter. If somebody ever put together a book of "50 Classic Scrambles," this would have to be a contender. Beautiful rock and a gorgeous summit.
Hapey McHape - Jun 22, 2007 10:12 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2007
SW Couloir
My brother and I got turned back on the Koven two days before so it was nice to make it up something. I went solo and didn't see anyone the whole day above the meadows. The snow was nice and hard in the morning all the way up the couloir. Awesome Views!!
bhobbs - Mar 20, 2007 5:01 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2006
Awesome!
We almost flaked! Glad we didn't. Great day with my brother Jake. It tied up some unfinished business.
patascent - Feb 18, 2007 4:42 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2002
Middle Teton Glacier
Great steep snow route that takes you to the Southeast couloir and tops out at the notch between the north and south summits. Easy rock to the true summit.
Did this 3 times last summer. My first big mountain, definitely not my last. The first time I puked the whole way up, but summitted anyway! Good walk-up route, but have moved on to bigger and better things.
This was my first real mountain climb. I did it in one day, but took enough provisions for three because I thought I might get lost. My pack was so heavy!!!
Indiana Mad-Man - Jul 6, 2006 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2006
Southwest Couloir Climb
A fantastic one day trip to one of the most beautiful locations in the Tetons. Unfortunatly I summited alone as ice about 300 feet from the top turned around my other group members. Incredible views though!
We started out of the trail about 8 and made it to the summit by 2 and spent nearly an hour relaxing and enjoying the view and beautiful day. It was a great day on a great mountain.
patb4365 - Feb 23, 2006 9:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 1991
Route Climbed: Southwest Couloir Date Climbed: August 11, 1991
With my friend Karl Lainhart. We camped with our wives, Vonda and Tracie (thanks girls!) just above the Meadows at the beginning of the South Fork of Garnet Canyon. While the girls waited at camp, we summited the next day and returned to the Climber's Ranch. It's a long deslolate way to the saddle between the Middle Teton and the South Teton!
joel2lounge - Feb 19, 2006 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2005
highice - Sep 19, 2007 9:36 pm
S.W. aretegorgeous rock and an excellent climb. rated 5.8, more like 5.7. simul climbed most of it to beat a storm, then had to descend 300 ft and wait to see if it was gonna lightning. wasted 1 hour, but decided to go for it, since it was lookn a little better. about 3/4 false summits, requiring raps and down climbs.
cackalackyclimber - Sep 4, 2007 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2004
SW CouloirScouting and warm-up climb for the Grand the next day. From my home in North Carolina to the summit of the Middle Teton in about 24 hours!
jstanley - Aug 8, 2007 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2007
SW Couloir/West RidgeStarting from the Meadows I climbed to the col and up into the beginning of the SW Couloir. By keeping left at or above the height of the Middle Teton (12500 ft) one can (as I did) scramble over fairly solid ledges to to the crest of the West Ridge and follow that right and summitward. I traversed right again just below the summit, but this was probably not necessary. I recommend this variation as an enjoyable way to avoid the the steepest, narrowest part of the gully, which can be hazardous when other climbers are around. There are lot of class 4 variations here, so you can be creative but not terrified.
hepcat241 - Jul 30, 2007 8:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2007
Sweet Views!Another beautiful day in the Tetons! The SW couloir was fun, and the view of the Grand was amazing!
blackcoffee - Jul 25, 2007 3:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 1993
SW CouloirSWGreat snow climb, lots of snow this year.
chugach mtn boy - Jun 27, 2007 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2006
SW CouloirA repeat of a 1977 solo trip, this time with a teenage daughter. If somebody ever put together a book of "50 Classic Scrambles," this would have to be a contender. Beautiful rock and a gorgeous summit.
Hapey McHape - Jun 22, 2007 10:12 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2007
SW CouloirMy brother and I got turned back on the Koven two days before so it was nice to make it up something. I went solo and didn't see anyone the whole day above the meadows. The snow was nice and hard in the morning all the way up the couloir. Awesome Views!!
bhobbs - Mar 20, 2007 5:01 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2006
Awesome!We almost flaked! Glad we didn't. Great day with my brother Jake. It tied up some unfinished business.
skunk ape - Feb 27, 2007 1:58 am
Glacier Rt.Solo hike, Great time!
patascent - Feb 18, 2007 4:42 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2002
Middle Teton GlacierGreat steep snow route that takes you to the Southeast couloir and tops out at the notch between the north and south summits. Easy rock to the true summit.
jvarholak - Feb 14, 2007 10:12 pm
SW CouliorJuly 1994....amazing
Dan Dalton - Oct 24, 2006 6:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2006
Couloir ClimbGreatest July 4th ever! After the climb we watched fireworks from the lawn of Snow King. Great couloir climb, learned a lot.
Anneka - Oct 12, 2006 3:27 am
SW CouloirDid this 3 times last summer. My first big mountain, definitely not my last. The first time I puked the whole way up, but summitted anyway! Good walk-up route, but have moved on to bigger and better things.
regolithe - Sep 15, 2006 8:57 am
Southwest CouloirGreat climb. Inspiration for the Grand The following year.
seth@LOKI - Jul 27, 2006 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2002
Climbed one day from Lupine!With Zach Marquis in 2002?
Cool Summit, nice glissade down!
IdaClimber - Jul 10, 2006 9:07 pm
First Real MountainThis was my first real mountain climb. I did it in one day, but took enough provisions for three because I thought I might get lost. My pack was so heavy!!!
Indiana Mad-Man - Jul 6, 2006 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2006
Southwest Couloir ClimbA fantastic one day trip to one of the most beautiful locations in the Tetons. Unfortunatly I summited alone as ice about 300 feet from the top turned around my other group members. Incredible views though!
Desert Climber - Mar 14, 2006 6:31 am
Great day on a great mountainWe started out of the trail about 8 and made it to the summit by 2 and spent nearly an hour relaxing and enjoying the view and beautiful day. It was a great day on a great mountain.
patb4365 - Feb 23, 2006 9:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 1991
Route Climbed: Southwest Couloir Date Climbed: August 11, 1991With my friend Karl Lainhart. We camped with our wives, Vonda and Tracie (thanks girls!) just above the Meadows at the beginning of the South Fork of Garnet Canyon. While the girls waited at camp, we summited the next day and returned to the Climber's Ranch. It's a long deslolate way to the saddle between the Middle Teton and the South Teton!
joel2lounge - Feb 19, 2006 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2005
SW Couliorearly morning ascent