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i want to do the grand teton this saturday.
what would be the best routes to solo?
what is the decent like (would i need to bring a rope, is there sketchy downclimbing, etc.)?
is there too much snow right now to do it safely (i.e., i do not want to encounter very much ice or snow while climbing)?
do the routes get crowded?
is there a different peak that would better fit my criteria?
thank you.

The two easy routes are owens-spalding and Exum ridge. Not sure about needing rap gear - some people do and some people don't. Seems early in the year to be up there though - might still be some ice and snow. Regardless, you want to be on your way down by 1:30 or 2:00 at the latest to avoid lightning.

Teewinot is shorter and easier.

But, my advice is to sleep in, go boulder at boulder city, then to dornans for moose drool on tap and pizzia and call it a day.

All of the High Peaks including the Grand are in "full" winter conditions.
http://www.tetonclimbingroutes.blogspot.com/

You love playing in the snow. I'll go with you we can through snow balls and make snow angles while we climb. If we get cold we will just spoon.

Collins-Hume route, baby. Pretty much the only good route up there.

If you're there anyway and cannot get up into the tetons there's a sport wall located off 26 just before antelope flats road.

talk to dan beck, he lives real close to jackson. pm me ho. or if you are reading this dan, help the brother out

I'll be up there next sunday through friday attempting the Grand and other peaks... depending on the weather.

Back in the day Dante Leonardi (Dicey at Best FA) soloed the N. Face of the Grand and lit one up upon reaching the summit. Really pissed the guides off.

then to dornans for moose drool on tap

I love Moose Drool. Can't seem to find it here in PA.