Grand Teton
Grand Teton
2012 Details
Fundraising Goal: $3,800
Guide: Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
Route: Pownall Gilkey
Difficulty: Advanced, Rock
Rope Team: 3 Climbers 1 Guide
Dates: July 27-July 30, 2012
Slots Remaining: 2 of 6
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Jackson Hole
Day 2: Hit the trail and set basecamp at Corbet High Camp (11,000ft)
Day 3: Rock climbing school with guides. Prepare for summit the next day.
Day 4: (Summit Day) Alpine start, summit (elv. 13,770 ft) and return to basecamp.
Day 5: Pack up and hike back down to the trailhead.
Download the Detailed Itinerary, Climber Agreement Form, Gear List and the Climber Packet.
The Climb
Grand Teton is the highest peak in the Teton Range, with a summit of 13,770 feet. Located in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, the Grand Teton is a complex and challenging mountain. Most climbing takes place mid-June through early September when snow levels have diminished. The Pownall-Gilkey route is a variation on the Owen-Spalding route that requires technical rock climbing to ascend.
Travel
Climbers should plan to arrange their own transportation to and from the mountain. Bay Area Wilderness Training will assist in organizing carpools to and from the airport. Additional information will be available in the Climber Orientation Packet and at the pre-trip meeting.
Lodging
There are plenty of hotels, and motels in Jackson near the meeting point. Camping is also available at Curtis Canyon and other locations close by.
Nearest Airport
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Idaho Falls Fanning Field (IDA)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
