The mountains were socked in during the early morning (6am) but still looked beautiful when they decided to show their faces.
We hiked by quite a few grouse during the lower stretches of Gannet Canyon.
Early morning fog, before we hit the snowfield.
At the snowfield, looking at the Middle Teton.
Crampons and trekking poles, with the middle teton shining through.
Kicking steps and using an ice axe, on the final approach to the base of the climb.
Prepared to lead up the first pitch.
Wild flowers on the slopes.
Looking down the arete, into the basin.
Moving the belay at pitch two (a short 4th class scramble).
I don't know what John was doing here, but it's good to know he keeps his brake hand on the rope!
The anchor at the top of pitch 3.
John, looking good in the mountains.
Standing on the summit of Desolation peak, around 5 oclock. A great day of climbing!
Looking out over eastern Wyoming.
Hiking up and around to the descent coulouir.
Kicking steps on the way back down. It would be another 2 hours before we hit the snowfield in the valley.
Down to the valley, with a good 4+ miles of hiking to go. Feels great to be down!
A little too much sun throughout the day, but hey, still a good day in the mountains.
Awesome shadows of the teton range.
Irene's Arete is the large grey block of rock at 7 oclock to the Grand Teton (largest mountain in the photo).
