Grand Teton 2-Day Exum Ridge Expedition
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Grand Teton (4199m) — Exum Ridge (Grand Teton)
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The Exum Ridge is the most celebrated rock climb on the Grand Teton (4,199m), a classic American alpine route combining glacier approach, scrambling, and exposed technical rock to 5.7 difficulty. This 2-day itinerary ascends from Lupine Meadows to the Lower Saddle (3,480m) on day one, then climbs the Upper Exum and Wall Street crux sections to the summit on day two. A National Park climbing permit and skilled rock competence are mandatory; a licensed Exum Guide is strongly recommended for those without prior technical experience.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Day 1: Lupine Meadows to Lower Saddle
From the Lupine Meadows trailhead, ascend through Garnet Canyon on a well-maintained trail to the Lower Saddle between the Grand and Middle Teton. Camp on the exposed saddle with the …
Day 2 — Day 2: Lower Saddle to Summit and Return to Lupine Meadows
Pre-dawn start to gain the Upper Exum Ridge. The Wall Street traverse and Wind Tunnel Chimney are the technical cruxes on solid granite to 5.7. The summit at 4,199m offers …
Grand Teton 2-Day Exum Ridge Expedition¶
The iconic 2-day technical rock climb of America's most classic alpine route — the Exum Ridge on the Grand Teton with exposed 5.7 pitches.
Overview¶
The Exum Ridge is the most celebrated rock climb on the Grand Teton (4,199m), a classic American alpine route combining glacier approach, scrambling, and exposed technical rock to 5.7 difficulty. This 2-day itinerary ascends from Lupine Meadows to the Lower Saddle (3,480m) on day one, then climbs the Upper Exum and Wall Street crux sections to the summit on day two. A National Park climbing permit and skilled rock competence are mandatory; a licensed Exum Guide is strongly recommended for those without prior technical experience.
Day 1: Lupine Meadows to Lower Saddle¶
From the Lupine Meadows trailhead, ascend through Garnet Canyon on a well-maintained trail to the Lower Saddle between the Grand and Middle Teton. Camp on the exposed saddle with the Exum Ridge looming directly above.
Day 2: Lower Saddle to Summit and Return to Lupine Meadows¶
Pre-dawn start to gain the Upper Exum Ridge. The Wall Street traverse and Wind Tunnel Chimney are the technical cruxes on solid granite to 5.7. The summit at 4,199m offers the full panorama of Jackson Hole. Descend the Owen-Spalding to Lupine.