With its massive size, flat summit, and prominent glaciers, Mount Moran dominates the northern Teton Range. Although its elevation (12,605 feet) is modest, it is so large that it feels like a separate mountain range. The approach is difficult since no maintained trails reach its base.

Exum's standard climb on Moran is the CMC route. It begins with a canoe trip across String and Leigh lakes followed by a steep hike to the lovely camp, arguably the most beautiful camp in the Tetons. The paddle and the climb make for a long but rewarding approach. On summit day, first climb up easy terrain to the top of Drizzlepuss, a tower with what the guidebook describes as a "terrifying view" of the route. Rappel off Drizzlepuss and climb the remaining 1,000 feet to the summit of Moran where you can enjoy the view. Then climb back down the route, climb back up Drizzlepuss, descend to your camp, and have a well-earned dinner. After breakfast the next morning, hike down to the canoe at Leigh Lake and paddle home. With guide approval, fast-moving climbers may elect to skip the second night in camp and head out after tagging the summit. Either way, you earn your mountain!

Exum also guides the Skillet Glacier route and the exceptionally fine, though long and hard, routes on the South Buttress. Descents are always complex. Despite all this, Mount Moran is many people's favorite mountain. It provides a rare combination of solitude and great climbing.