North America, United States, Wyoming, Tetons

Publication Year: 1959.

Tetons. Most of the ambitious activity in the Tetons during the past summer was centered on the classic routes rather than in searching for new routes. For instance, both the north face of the Grand Teton and the south ridge of Mount Moran were ascended five times; the north ridge of the Grand Teton was successfully climbed three times. This represents a new record in the number of climbs of this difficulty which have been completed in one summer. An account of new routes and first ascents follows: