climbing holiday questions

[kiwigreg]

hi all, i am after some info please, i am planning to come to the states june/july 2010 and climb the devils tower grand teton and your very own mt rainier , am i in the right neck of the woods to get some answers? 1st q. should i go coast and head in land or the other way round? are there cultural restrictions, i hear DT has some, is my timing right for the standard route on rainier, not sure which route to take on GT, would love to do the north face, depending on partners may head up south face, any advice would be great. i am a little restricted on my time frame, approx 4 weeks within the said 2 months.

thanks greg

[shortstow]

I know for Rainier June/July should be about perfect and the trail should be established above Muir. As for the GT I am not sure.

[kiwigreg]

cheers still plenty of time!

[wfinley]

If you're aiming for rock routes - the Tetons are best in late July. Devil's Tower has a voluntary closure during the month of June.

 

For the Grand consider the Exum to check things out. If conditions are good then you can go for either the N ridge or the N face. Having fun -- sounds like a great trip!