Wyoming·United States
Photo: Jeff Gunn from Atlanta, USA · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
The Tetons rise abruptly above Jackson Hole with steep couloirs that make them the birthplace of American ski mountaineering. Skiing the Grand Teton from its summit is a rite of passage, the Skillet Glacier on Mount Moran is a classic long descent, and Teton Pass offers quick touring from the road.
In season: Feb–May · Peak: Apr–May
Steep, exposed descents where a fall is not an option, with climbing and rappels on the biggest lines. Spring corn snow and stable conditions are the key, and they need patience.
Roadside touring, where most Jackson locals ski
Skiing off the summit of the Grand, a rite of passage
Long committing descent on the northern peak
Base in Jackson and follow the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center forecast. Tour Teton Pass to learn the snowpack, ski the Skillet Glacier once you are confident on steep snow, and climb the Grand with a guide who knows its couloirs.
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