HAPPY NEW YEAR - AVALANCHES EVERYWHERE! JANUARY 13, 2024

 

The Teton Range - Photo Taken 1/13/24

After the first legitimate storm cycle in weeks, the Teton Range is, unsurprisingly, literally littered with avalanche debris everywhere you look.  An uncountable number of avalanches were revealed this morning after the range received recordable snowfall eight out of the last nine days.  This storm snow put a significant load onto a dehydrated and feeble snowpack that developed during the extensive drought we experienced for most of December.  It is more important than ever to stay vigilant and stay up to date on the latest avalanche forecast and snowpack information before you head out into the hills to enjoy the fresh snow.     

Please help us protect our bighorn sheep population by abiding by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoiding critical habitat zones.  Click here for the latest closure map.

Backcountry permits are required year-round for any overnight travel inside Grand Teton National Park and are available and issued by phone during this time. See November 1, 2023 post for details.

All Park Visitor Centers and Campgrounds are closed for the winter season.  Camping is strictly prohibited in parking areas and pullouts.  Primitive dry camping with no available services is allowed for a small fee in the Colter Bay parking lot near the Colter Bay Visitor Center.