rock climb - tetons // grand in a day - August 13, 2026
Join us for our Second Annual "Grand In A Day" push! The July trip up Garnet Canyon filled up fast, so here's your chance to have an even bigger, burlier day taking on the iconic Grand Teton.
We've booked a cabin for three nights at the AAC Climber's Ranch, within Grand Teton National Park. Participants will need to arrive early evening on August 13th. We will choose our summit day (Friday or Saturday) based on how the weather is looking. Ascent plan is an early start from Lupine Meadows (~3AM), summit via. Owen Spalding or Upper Exum, and be back down in time for a celebratory slice or three at Pinky G's. Other days in the park are anything goes - climbing, lounging, trail running, etc...
If this interests you, reach out to me via. email to connect. In doing so, please assess your preparedness for a *big* day in the mountains. It's a 17-mile round trip, 7000'+ vertical, and ~1500' of that is alpine climbing with no fixed protection. Many folks will say the approach hike is the crux of the Grand, and while the rock is only rated 5.5, it is across alpine terrain with mandatory exposure and runouts, and potentially variable conditions (storms, verglas, crowds, etc...).
Participation will be limited to 8 club members. Prior experience in multipitch and alpine terrain, fitness, and group dynamic will be factors for admission to the trip. Shakedown days around the Wasatch will be planned in advance to go over gear, rope systems, and movement efficiency.
| Miles: | 17.0 |
| Vertical: | 7000' |
| Organizer: | Nathan C |
| Date: | Thu Aug 13 2026 — Sun Aug 16 2026 |
| Meeting Place: | Register with the Organizer |