Middle Teton - East Face
Grand Teton National Park
A classic steep ski descent of the third highest peak in the Tetons.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 919 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 602 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 53˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between January and May. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 919 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 602 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
An exposed traverse to get to the main skiable face. Over 1000' of 50+ degree skiing before mellow party skiing down the Middle Teton Glacier and down Garnett Canyon
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons