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Sunrise approaching the Teepee Glacier
Yesterday, myself and two friends decided to make a one-day push to climb & ski the Grand Teton. Starting at 2:30AM, we touched back at our car at 7:30PM — 17 hours later. Although we had phenomenal weather and solid snow conditions, the snow ended up being a little too solid (icy) for my comfort and I opted to stay at a fixed anchor in the Ford Coulior, rather than climb the final ~1000 ft. to the summit and ski the 55 degree, no-fall zone, without belay. (I skied the Grand two years ago and have summited almost ten times, so I didn't feel too bad about this self-preservation decision). However, my two partners did successfully climb on and summit, and manage to ski back to my anchor without killing themselves.
Self portrait, hanging out at my highpoint in the Ford Couloir
Andrew & Jerome skiing **trying not to slip** in the Ford
Ski descent - photo courtesy TetonAT.com
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Bryan said on March 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM
First descent ever with Dukes? I think Jerome needs some Dynafits!
Chris D. said on March 23, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Ha! On Icelandic skis too. Since it seems like we're giving any demographic with a unique ride props for skiing the grand these days, I think Jerome deserves a medal for all-time heaviest setup!
John said on March 23, 2010 at 8:16 PM
I think Chris was the only one with any common sense. This looks too dangerous for anyone to try skiing.