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Anybody been to the grand tetons/jackson hole? We are leaving for a 2 week trip in a couple of days and were wondering if anyone had some good inside beta. ie places to stay, eat, climbs not to miss doing. . .

Thanks!

Just got back from Wyoming but only spent a day in Jackson Hole. JH is expensive! Way too rich for our blood. Jenny Lake in the Tetons was beautiful so check that out. Not sure about the climbing.

We were in Lander mostly (3 hours away) and Sinks Canyon and Wiild Iris are both great and the restaurants around there were surprisingly impressive.

Jackson is for a bunch of yuppies.... you should climb in Lander, like Michelle says, also the Winds are supposed to be rad... Tensleep is badass....and of course Cody. PM me and I will give you contact info for my friend Cathy (from KY) who lives in Jackson.... If you have a kayak, def. check out Jenny Lake. It is purty.

Here's Wild Iris....

The only advice as far as camping goes is the climbers ranch in the park. You can call and see if there is space available. The park will have their number...

As far as climbs go, here's a ticklist for you...

Baxter's Pinnacle
Guides Wall
Irene's Arete
Open Book

Those should keep you busy and put a smile on your face...

Drop me a note if you have any questions...

Guides Wall is so good words can not begin to discribe it. And of course there is the Grand with a life time of old classics and new test pieces.

JH is awsome. Climbers ranch, full bunk beds 8 dollars per night (last time I was there).

hoback shield and rodeo wall is really cool (crag) climbing, the grades are soft, but the climbing is awsome.
Also, the hike to tiwanot is a cool day hike too.

I'd have to second Rockman on the Hoback climbing. There is a FS campground near Hoback called Granite that has a very nice hot spring. Even if you don't camp there the hot spring would be good to check out.

I do much prefer the Lander scene that is more low key than the Tetons.

I guess I'd say do one week in the Tetons/Yellowstone area & another in the Lander/Winds.

IMO Cody is a must do for any visit to this part of the country. Also if you do go up to Wild Iris, check out Atlantic City and the Mercantile Saloon.

Don't go to Moose Junction on the North side of town, it sucks. Hoback is the only cragging worth doing in Jackson. Otherwise, hit the Tetons.

Jenny Lake campground is really nice, has some fun bouldering near by, though it can be tough to get a spot. Baxter's Pinnacle and Guides Wall are the only routes I have done, but both were fun. The approaches are long and uphill, so take that into account when planning, and it is usually best to be fully off the route by early afternoon, as the thunderstorms can be very strong and come on suddenly. There is some pretty good bouldering at boulder city as well. For a "rest day" hike, check out the cascade canyon to paintbrush divide.

Moose has a pretty good discount gear shop, deli, and a pretty good pizza place with Fat Tire on tap, among others, and you get a great view of the range.

In Jackson hole, check up Teton Mountaineering - lots of gear, but the best part is all the really old stuff hanging on the walls. There is a really good wildlife photography gallery next door that is worth a look. Otherwise, it is all pretty pricey, and very touristy.

As the others have said, Lander has a much better cragging selection, cheaper food and hotels, free camping, and a better overall vibe. If you want to do some longer routes, the winds are every bit as good as the tetons, without the crowds. Though you pay the price of much longer approaches and serious mosquito swarms. Haystack mtn. is doable in a day, but much of the stuff means overnighting it.

Yellowstone is an amazing place, and it would be well worth some time. I like the northeast section, but that is a pretty good drive from the tetons.

Oh, and while in the tetons, check out the pilgram creek area, maybe these guys are still hanging out: