jackson hole moderates?

[toproper]

anyone have any recommended moderate alpine climbs in the jackson hole area? I'll be in the area in June. I've climbed the Grand before and i'm looking for some other classics 5.9 and under. Thanks for any input.

[Jim]

symmetry spire, Mt Moran,Teewinot, Irene's arete

 

http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/903711/Tetons_Symmetry_Spire#Post903711

 

 

 

[kroc]

SW ridge of symmetry spire was a fun one day 5.7. Steep but positive holds. N face of teewinot had great exposure, but more loose rock on the easy pitches than usual on a 'classic' route. It does feature cool cave/tunnel through the mountain. I always wanted to get on the garnet traverse route on shoshone spire, but can't speak for it's quality. In June I would plan on S facing routes.

[wfinley]

June is still ski season in the Tetons. If you're looking for rock routes then you're pretty limited; dry early season routes will be the routes in Death Valley, Cascade Canyon and - as others have mentioned - on Symmetry Spire. Other areas would include the routes W of Symmetry Spire like Peregrin Arete (St. John's or something like that).

 

Some potential rock routes:

The Snaz: 10a but apparently you can bail just prior to the crux pitch.

Guides Wall: 5.8 - 10a; fun but crowded.

Symmetry Spire SW Ridge: the other routes will be wet in June.

Baxters Pinnacle: the guide says it's 5.9 but it's more like 5.6 with one move of 5.9 above a piton. This is a good 1/2 day climb.

Peregrin Arete - 5.7

 

If you're looking at alpine routes then June would be a good time to climb the Koven route on Owen. Another good potential June route would be the couloir routes on Buck mountain. The classic lines on the higher peaks will all be snow covered so they'll be a bit spicier than normal.

 

That said -- your best source for info is the Ranger station. Stop by and tell them what you're looking for and they'll give you enough ideas for a lifetime.

[toproper]

Great stuff, thats exactly what i was looking for. thanks to all 3 of you guys for posting.