Northwest Couloirs | Rock Climbing Routes

Routes : North America : United States : Wyoming : Western Wy. : Grand Teton NP : Nez Perce : Northwest Couloirs

Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)

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Standard Rack (no need to over do it)

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Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.3
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

This is a good route for someone who dosen't want a very technical climb but wants to have fun on a mountain. The route is pretty basic, a good description can be found in "A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range" by Leigh Ortenburger & Reynold Jackson. There is really no main definition to this route you basically just climb up the Western side to the summit.However towards the top make sure to cut to the north or you will get caught on a false summit. If this happens you can rap down off of some slings and try again for the real one. In order to descend from the summit, go west and downclimb the ridge past the West Summit (can also rap here). At the bottom you will find many old slings where you can make the final 60ft. rap to the bottom. From there you can make your way back into Garnet Canyon and call it a day.

Submitted by: stirnie on 2003-12-15
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Route ID: 45861

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