the score: NuclearNed 1, Grand Teton 0

NuclearNed

Raconteur
May 18, 2001
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I climbed Grand Teton via the Owen Spalding route for the 4th time about 3 weeks ago. This was a "getting to know you" / evaluation climb... I have a 2-year climbing plan which will culminate with me climbing in 2027 a monster route named the Grand Traverse. The Grand Traverse is huge - somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-15 technically challenging peaks, all climbed within the span of 3 days. So 3 weeks ago, I and a friend climbed with the guide with whom I'll climb the GT. We got to know him, and he got to evaluate my climbing. Enjoy the vids; Mrs. Ned & others have said they are really interesting - they show what a technical climb with a guide is really like.

Belly Crawl / Belly Roll (easy climbing, but some of the most exposed on the entire route):

Owen Chimney (the crux of the route; ~5.4 YDS)

The Summit:

And for everyone with tons of time to kill, here's the entire Youtube playlist:
 
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BoomerD

No Lifer
Feb 26, 2006
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OK, you just showed me you're a whole lot less smart than I ever gave you credit for... :p
I've seen the Tetons from a variety of angles...none so...up and close.
 

nakedfrog

No Lifer
Apr 3, 2001
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I like hiking up mountains and all, but I ain't doin' all that.
10-15 peaks in 3 days, do you hate yourself or something? :p