East Ridge of the Grand TetonMarch 8
The East Ridge of the Grand is one of the longest routes in the Tetons… a classic alpine adventure. With me were my son Jason and Kent Marshall of Laramie, Wyoming. We climbed the route July 8, 2006 and bivouacked on the Upper Saddle of the Grand so I could get some painting done the next day in the dawn light.
Dawn light in the east behind Teewinot
Jason with alpenglow. We are nearing the first technical pitch to the “Window”.
First pitch on the south side of the first tower. Some interesting 5.8 moves around this tower.
hero shot of Jason
Kent near the start of the second tower
On the East snow field beneath the summit block. The second tower is below.
Jason on the summit of the Grand
Me pastelling on the Upper Saddle, next morning after the bivouac
On our way back to Teton Glacier we stopped to climb Teepee Pillar
Kent on the summit of Teepee Pillar. The second tower of the East Ridge is prominently behind him.
Back in the studio, working on an Upper Saddle View (more…)
March 8, 2007 at 3:27 pm | Mountaineering | No comment