Skiing or snowboarding any of the following peaks provides a long, challenging day which will include winter mountaineering skills instruction and practice.

 

BUCK MOUNTAIN: A spectacular climb and descent off of one of the Teton's most accessible major summits. The semi-technical ascent up the East Ridge and the moderately exposed skiing on the descent make Buck an excellent choice for a first advanced ski/snowboard descent. Vertical ascent/descent - 5,000 feet.

 

NEZ PERCE: Thrilling couloir skiing down either the Sliver Couloir to the east or the Hourglass Couloir to the north. The ascent requires some steep snow climbing or the use of crampons in firm conditions. Vertical ascent/descent - 3,500 to 4,000 feet.

 

TEEWINOT: The most sustained ski descent in the range offers 5,000 feet of skiing without a single break and hardly even a traverse. A narrow crux often requires a quick half-rope belay or rappel. The gladed skiing off the lower slopes is some of the best in the range. Although usually done in two days, this can be accomplished in one very long day. Vertical ascent/descent - 5,000 feet.

 

MOUNT MORAN, SKILLET GLACIER: One of the proudest and most elegant lines in the range, the Skillet can be at its best in mid-winter, but typically holds enough snow to ski well into summer too. Due to the length of the approach, it requires two or three days. The seemingly endless upper couloir is like Corbet's Couloir times ten, only without the leap at the start or the hordes of chest-thumping wannabes. Vertical ascent/descent - almost 6,000 feet.

 

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