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David Mortensen - Aug 28, 2023 11:28 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2023
TeewinotCorey H. and I drove up and slept in his truck at Lupine Meadows the night before. We started at 4:30 AM after not getting much sleep. We made it to the Apex in quick time and then the sun came up and the fun began. We mostly stayed on route with occasional mild backtracking. When we got to the crux we roped up for two pitches, and then it was a scramble to the summit. This summit was spectacular. My personal favorite of the Teton summits that I have been on to witness the views. I was worried about the downclimb, but we roped up in the hard spots and it was fine. Overall, it was a great day/climb!
merrill - Aug 18, 2022 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2022
East faceI think this was my fourth time on the summit
CarterHeinemann - Sep 23, 2020 10:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2020
Black ChimneyDecided to do the chimney on the approach, had some great fun in the technical parts of the climb. Some exposed moves for sure, but nothing too tricky. Was a great first climb from post- clavicle break/surgery!
Scott Pierce - Jun 6, 2019 2:20 pm
Be cautious if you don't know the routeA partner for the Grand failed to show up, thus Teewinot was my back up climb that day. I had a 0800 start from the Climber's Ranch, drove the few miles to the trailhead, and headed up. Not sure I was on the right trail to start, but eventually managed to pick it up. This is mostly a hike, with some scrambling as the route narrows in a big chute.
It's very important to not get in over your head through the c4 section--fatalities sometime occur here when people exceed skills. Ensure you can downclimb. I found the guidebook unclear, and spent quite a bit of time looking for the right place to pass the crux section--finally opting for a dank crevice that stays in the middle and presents minimal fall potential. I followed people who knew what they were doing on the way down from the summit, and that the route goes up climber's right.
Great, super sharp summit with the most tremendous views to the North Face of the Grand and Mount Owen.
Descending the small, late season snowfield without crampons was not easy. The snow had hardened under the shade of building clouds during the afternoon, and I had to cut a few steps. When I reached the bottom, a fast climber glissaded in running shoes past my steps. He said he ran the route several times a week for training, so I didn't feel too badly.
Great day route for intermediate mountaineers, not hikers, make sure you are solid on class 4 climbing, down climbing and route finding, and be smart on the often icy and dangerous snowfields, regardless of the time of year!
Donno - May 16, 2019 6:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 1992
East Face with AstronomerClimbed with Dr. Richard Elston; 10hr r/t. Classic 3rd class; hike, snow field, rock scramble. Steep trail.
triyoda - Aug 12, 2018 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2018
East FaceThis was a hard climb. Luckily ran into another party to help stay on route.
wyomtman - Aug 23, 2016 8:04 am Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2016
East FaceStill a little snow, pretty straight forward route finding with the worn climbers trail up top. The summit is amazing!
Michael Tilden - Feb 28, 2016 1:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2015
2 in weekClimbed twice within a week, great conditions.
patrickb4365 - Aug 19, 2015 3:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2008
East Face Solo, mostly snow.On July 10th 2008 the East Face route was snow all the way from just below the Worshipper to the summit. This was an awesome day for me in the mountains. My partner wasn't up to the climb so I did it alone and it was very rewarding and satisfying. Just a few feet below the actual summit point I took off my crampons not needing them for the final few feet. I hung out for few minutes and took some photos. When I went to put them back on for the descent, one crampon was found moved about 10-15 feet away from the other. Must have been a marmot or something. That would have been disastrous to have lost one or both crampons on the summit. So, watch out for little thieves!
guerinak - Jun 28, 2015 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2015
Awesome climbFun early season climb with warm snow conditions that were still solid enough for cramponing up. Summit pinnacle was amazing and sparkling, such exhilarating exposure! got some fun pictures as well.
Michael Tilden - Jun 25, 2015 10:36 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2015
Second timePerfect conditions. Snow field still big. Life is good!
dino61111 - Apr 27, 2015 6:25 pm
The East FaceAn early Tetons summit for me. The exposure on the summit rock itself is exhilarating. For non-technical climbers even the easiest route will be about all they will want. Easily one of the most rewarding and fun climbs in the Tetons which should be on everyone's list!
Michael Tilden - Dec 29, 2014 1:50 pm
AwesomeFun and Fantastic - perfect climb
McCannster - Aug 24, 2013 10:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2013
First day in the TetonsQuick midday jaunt. Awesome summit and views.
Darren9 - Jul 7, 2013 6:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Awesome viewsClimbed with Sierra Mountaineering Group on a hot day in late June - three teams of two climbed the East Face and assorted ridges and were rewarded with one of the most amazing views of The Grand and Mt. Owen. Simply fantastic!
WayneFry - Jul 4, 2013 7:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Teewinot Rocks!This is a peak with a great summit block and an awesome view of the north face of the Grand. I climbed this peak with a group of six from Sierra Mountaineering Group (SMG). We split up into teams of two and climbed three different routes up the east face. It was a good climb and we were completely blown away by the views on the summit.
seano - Jun 28, 2013 6:25 pm
Several timesClimbed the East Face every year since 2010. Also traversed from Owen, which is roughly 5.6 going over the East Prong. Trip report.
vanman798 - Jun 24, 2013 11:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2013
East FaceHeaded up in very light snow June 21, 2013. Luckily as we climbed the clouds came and went and the precipitation didn't amount to anything. Nice 4th class scramble, with the snow sections being the most challenging. The views were amazing. Spotted a bear in the meadow near the parking lot on the descent. We had to leave the trail to avoid it, and we made a lot of noise to warn it.
PanamaRed - Sep 29, 2012 7:13 pm
Several AscentsI have made 2 ascents of Teewinot in the last year, one early season, one late season. The mountain is definatly much more dangerous with lots of snow. It is a very fun scramble in the late season.
Mooner - Aug 18, 2012 3:55 pm
Up I Go8/15/12 Via East Face (To Start the Grand Traverse)