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Post by daydreamer on Aug 3, 2017 7:00:46 GMT -6
Anyone ever climb the Grand Teton? We leave Saturday for our trip. Two days of pretty intense technical climbing training followed by one day of intense hiking and finally a day of technical climbing to summit followed by descent. If all goes well I'll be standing on the top of this mountain on Wednesday. We've been talking a lot about getting in shape. I'm going with my old man who just turned 67 and he's probably in better shape than any of the 6 in our group. I love the fact that he can still do these types of trips with me along with chasing elk and deer each fall. Moral of the story is get in shape now so you can spend more active time with your kids and grandkids in the future.  |
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 7:04:06 GMT -6
I was expecting some large mammories.  |
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Post by Catscratch on Aug 3, 2017 7:11:15 GMT -6
Never even seen the Grand Tetons. That would be awesome though! Have a fun trip.
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Post by daydreamer on Aug 3, 2017 7:14:03 GMT -6
Never even seen the Grand Tetons. That would be awesome though! Have a fun trip. I've never seen them either! Guess I'll be getting up close and personal with them shortly. |
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Post by sticknstring on Aug 3, 2017 7:16:02 GMT -6
Sounds like a great adventure Cade! Looking forward to hearing about it - have fun!
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Aug 3, 2017 7:33:31 GMT -6
Sounds like way to much work for me.....
You must be in a lot better shape.
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Post by Freeborn on Aug 3, 2017 7:47:18 GMT -6
I have never climbed them but have done some casual hiking in the Tetons. They are very beautiful. There should be allot of wildlife, Moose, deer, elk etc.
You probably have the list but bring chap-stick, suntan lotion, water and stuff for blisters.
Post pictures, we would love to see them.
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Post by mnfish on Aug 3, 2017 8:12:56 GMT -6
Good Luck on the adventure. Very cool. Please post pics
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Post by riggs on Aug 3, 2017 8:18:58 GMT -6
I used to elk hunt not too far away from there over northwest of Dubois. Beautiful area with some rough terrain and lots of bears. It was the bears that stopped us from bow hunting that area but it was always my favorite spot.
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Post by westbranch on Aug 3, 2017 8:20:19 GMT -6
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Post by Tooln on Aug 3, 2017 11:26:09 GMT -6
Good luck on your climb. Remember pic from the summit. What elevation do you expect?
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Post by jbird on Aug 3, 2017 12:17:22 GMT -6
I see a mountain and think to myself...."That's nice, looks tall......how do I go around" I would never have made it as a pioneer..... I'm too much of a "fuck it, looks like we are staying right here sort of personality"! The first guy in my camp that goes, "Come on boys, up and over!" gets shot!
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Post by daydreamer on Aug 3, 2017 12:34:04 GMT -6
Good luck on your climb. Remember pic from the summit. What elevation do you expect? 13,767 is the summit I believe. Starting out at 6,700 feet or so. Been watching more and more you tube vid's today. Some of it looks pretty intense! |
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Post by coop on Aug 4, 2017 4:27:46 GMT -6
I wrote up the Tetons in a gondola.... Good lord!!! You've got quite the adventure in your future. I look forward to following.
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Post by daydreamer on Aug 4, 2017 6:14:58 GMT -6
I wrote up the Tetons in a gondola.... Good lord!!! You've got quite the adventure in your future. I look forward to following. We're going to take the Gondola up tomorrow when we get into town. I think that brings you up to about 11,000 feet and I think that's at the top of the ski "hill". We'll do some minor exploring to try and get adjusted to the altitude before heading to the Reckless Kelly show tomorrow night. |
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