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Overnight Classic Teton Rock Climbs

Location Grand Teton National Park

Season Summer

Difficulty Easy-Difficult

Duration 3-5 days

Overview

Corbet High Camp is known as the launching point for summiting the Grand Teton, but it is also surrounded by some of the best Granite that the Tetons have to offer. Numerous granite spires,  collectively known as the Garnet Towers form some of the most classic alpine climbs in the Tetons and are an easy approach from our high camp.   Sample a few of these epic routes on a three to five-day high camp visit, and enjoy the comfort, delicious food, and world-class backcountry amenities that only Corbet High Camp can offer. Space at high camp is limited – so please consider booking early

 

 

Types Multi Day Trips - Rock Climbing

Season Summer

Miles 7

Elevation 11,000ft

Elevation Gain 4000

Minimum Age 14

Trip Planner

Itinerary

Corkscrew Route- Garnet Towers II 5.9

One of the most aesthetic climbs in Garnet Canyon, this steep red granite prow of the Watchtower ascends corners, cracks, and chimneys for several pitches. It ends right across from high camp!

Irene’s Arete—Garnet Canyon III 5.8-5.10a

Many consider Irene’s Arete to be the best rock climb in the Park. Advanced rock climbers will be delighted with the clean cracks and superb rock of this Garnet Canyon prow. It’s named for Teton great Irene Beardsley (Ortenburger) who discovered this prize with John Dietschy in 1957. Irene’s is justifiably popular with airy, continuous pitches amongst spectacular surroundings. This very strenuous one-day climb has a long approach necessitating an early start. It can also be conveniently done on a multi-day basis from Corbet High Camp.

Red Sentinel – Garnet Towers 11,200+’ II, 5.7

The Red Sentinel is a striking pinnacle that can only be seen from certain strategic positions within the Tetons. It sits between the West Face of Disappointment Peak and the Grand Teton itself. The most popular route involves a wide fist crack to a traverse to a long pitch of thin and exposed face climbing. The rating in no way prepares the climber for how spectacular and committing this route actually is. The descent is a full rope length, free hanging rappel! It doesn’t get much better than that. The base of the route is but 10 minutes from Corbet High Camp.

West Face – Disappointment Peak 11,618’ II, 5.4-5.7

This is a surprisingly pleasant and easy climb considering the formidable appearance of the West Face. The rock is steep but adequate holds are plentiful. The approach from Corbet High Camp is roughly 10 or 15 minutes and the climb takes but a few hours camp to camp.

Okie’s Thorn 11,840+’ II, 5.6, East Face-Tepee Pillar 12,266’ II, 5.7

These pillars are minutes from high camp and achieve summits that are not often visited. In a spectacular setting, one can contemplate the views up the East Face of the Grand Teton from these climbs.

Overnight Classic Teton Rock Climbs: Price: Price: :$718/day/private 1:1;$592 per person/day in a group of 2

Please note that due to scheduling, this adventure cannot be booked online.  Please click here to inquire about specific dates.

Group pricing is for 2  people on a trip. Please read through our policies by visiting this page.

Footwear

Our multi-day trips expand a variety of different types of terrain.  If you have questions about footwear, please contact our office and we will answer all of your questions.

Lightweight Mountaineering Boot – Trips in the before mid-July and those including  extensive snow climbing (e.g. Gannett, Granite)   require a lightweight mountaineering boot  NOT a plastic boot.

Upper Layers
Bottom Layers
Accessories
  • Hat: lightweight to medium weight warm hat – sleek enough to be worn under a helmet
  • Gloves: 2 Pair – one lightweight pair and  to medium weight pair – Synthetic but able to belay and have good dexterity. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Plasmic Gloves
  • Gaiters: only until mid-July
On the trail
  • Large Pack- Internal frame only 70L+ Minumum for 5-6 day trips – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear- South Col 70 Outdry .
  • Medium  Pack -Internal frame only,  50L+ for 2-4 day trips. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Directissima 50
  • Small Summit Packs – For 2 and 3 day technical multi-day trips (Grand/Cathedral Traverse) Must be large enough to fit all your personal gear plus ten pounds of food and water. Some trips will require an additional small summit pack for Technical Rock Climbs or summit days – Guide pick: Mountain Harwdwear Summit Rocket 30
  • Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) or H2O hydration system
  • Water Treatment tablets
  • Lightweight Bowl
  • Insulated Mug
  • Spoon and Fork
  • Stuff Sacks: zip lock bags
  • Dark Sunglasses
  • Extra Contact Lenses
  • Sun Hat or Visor
  • Sunscreen (35+SPF)
  • Lip Balm
  • Headlamp and Fresh Batteries
  • First Aid – minimal: blister care, analgesic, etc.
  • Lunch, snacks & drink mix
  • Misc Items: minimal: light knife, camera,
    buff, camp suds, wash cloth, etc.
Some trips require (please inquire with JHMG):
Recommended & Optional Items
  • Trekking Poles
  • Camera and batteries, spare memory card
  • Insoles: custom or after market
  • Bear Spray
  • Insect Repellent (Ask the office if this is necessary)
  • Headnet (Ask the office if this is necessary)
  • Camp Shoe – lightweight
Cold Weather Considerations:

Early and late season temperatures require warmer clothing. You may consider additional clothing if you get cold easily or if it is unusually cold or windy.

  • Buff or neck gaiter
  • Extra down vest or jacket
  • Expedition weight long underwear
  • Extra gloves

**The Mountain Guides supplies all the rock climbing gear, harnesses, helmets, locking carabiners & belay/rappel devices, crampons, and ice axes. However, you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Please coordinate with our office for gear checks. Backpacks, rock shoes, and boots can all be rented & purchased in our Jackson office.

For your safety and comfort, bring synthetic and or natural fiber clothing for insulation. Cotton
is NOT recommended and down must be kept dry. Clothing should be able to layer without
encumbering movement.

Grand Teton National Park is located roughly 30 minutes from our Jackson, WY headquarters. Our Jackson office is located in the south part of Jackson at 1325 S. Highway 89, Suite 104 and shares a parking area with Smith’s. Our phone number is (800) 239-7642 or (307) 733-4979. Most trips and classes will meet at this office for gear checks, preparation, and classes. The Jackson Hole airport is the closest, but Idaho Falls (a 2 – 2.5 hour drive) is a cheaper option and Salt Lake City (4 – 5 hour drive) are also air travel options. It is helpful to arrive a couple of days prior to your trip/class in order to acclimatize. Otherwise, you should arrive the day before and stop by our office for an equipment check. Do not plan on traveling the day after a significant climb – you will be tired and there are no guaranteed times when we will return to the trailhead. Plan on having accommodations for the night prior to and the night you return from a significant climb. There are a plethora of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts in Jackson and the surrounding area. Accommodations near our office make your transitions convenient. It is highly advisable to make reservations as early as possible. Lodging recommendations and many more details can be found in the downloadable document below.

 

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Testimonials

  • We love JHMG! We try and go once a year to climb with them and it is always a highlight of our year! It’s relaxing, fun, challenging and exciting! Thanks for a great trip!

    — Rachel Soeken

  • If you want to climb safely with confidence and learn about WHAT you are actually doing and climbing…Pick JHMG.  Hands down the best guys for the job!  YEARS of experience and professionalism are very obvious from the moment you step inside the shop.  Nice guys, well trained and fun to climb with!

    — Darren Davis

  • Words cannot convey the experience of a winter day out with a JHMG guide taking you on a safe tour of the Tetons. Slow and steady up for a few hours rewards you with an exquisite view of the Tetons in all their majesty. Then, instead of an exhausting, bone-jarring hike back down, take the skins off your skis and ride down in powder that is almost impossible to find in a ski resort. Even a week after the last snowfall, you will still find good snow to ride down on. Even if it’s not a clear and sunny day, it’s a wonderful day out and you’ll want to keep going back until you are rewarded with those magnificent views. If the price for a ride on the Virgin Galactic rocket is $200,000, I’d say a day in the Tetons with a JHMG guide is the most undervalued ticket you can buy!

    — Victor Haghani

  • I used JHMG for a 4 day Grand Teton climb and summit back in 2008. I had such a wonderful experience, that when my son decided he wanted to climb the Grand with me in 2015, there was only one Guide service I would even consider: Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. We made a successful summit of the Grand and those 4 days on the mountain are without question, the best Father-Son experience of our lives. We will never forget that amazing experience for the rest of our lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

    — Brian Childs

  • Great trip with great guides and an overall amazing experience.

    — Milo Lewon

  • JHMG is an amazing organization. They listen to what I want in a trip experience then seek to take it one step bigger & better.

    — Mike Long

  • Sensational! What an amazing experience. This experience was top-notch. The guides are experts, sponsored by core brands, and totally friendly. You will get pushed to your limits but what is really nice is that they take the time to combine people with similar skill levels. They are here for you.

  • JHMG is a stellar outfit. These guys know what they’re doing and bring a level of passion to the job that’s contagious. Our trip had unfortunate weather, so we didn’t get to accomplish the goals we’d set… but JHMG made the best of it for us. I would head out with these folks any day and really couldn’t have asked for a better group to guide the trip.

    — Matt

Talk To Us

Here you’ll find online tools and information about joining us for a trip of a lifetime! To sign up for a trip, or if you have any questions, please call us. Listed on the left side of these pages are links that you may find useful, including printable forms and policies concerning a trip with JHMG. We encourage ALL prospective climbers to read our Preparation advice. Our office can help place you with others who are looking to climb.

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Which Itinerary are You Interested in?


Garnet Towers (Corbet High Camp)
Irene's Arete
Red Sentinel (Corbet High Camp)
Disappointment Peak (Corbet High Camp)
Okie's Thorn (Corbet High Camp)

Not sure? Review the details for each available itinerary in the Trip Planner.