tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325862102024-03-10T21:21:22.794-06:00Grand Teton National Park Climbing & Backcountry Informationthe online ranger stationJenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-25518308429825753942024-02-17T14:07:00.001-07:002024-02-17T14:07:26.432-07:00TETON SNOWPACK DEEPENS - FEBRUARY 17, 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigz6yErINjDL6ovgf6eBFOEdAC1o_7QEuSRlEpaRWD8dZuaNBZFmYPuQw-BNgZtTSQzOybBoEIKZV2ukSr2g-rsabffcVhlGbI_632Pvn2TyQKlXvndz8l8wgQQ_OIbElviGZ-Fnmr_Xm5BElsUmGyFIrfsXjbYA5PopolPVOfrW_r48xIpuFO8A/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_6111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigz6yErINjDL6ovgf6eBFOEdAC1o_7QEuSRlEpaRWD8dZuaNBZFmYPuQw-BNgZtTSQzOybBoEIKZV2ukSr2g-rsabffcVhlGbI_632Pvn2TyQKlXvndz8l8wgQQ_OIbElviGZ-Fnmr_Xm5BElsUmGyFIrfsXjbYA5PopolPVOfrW_r48xIpuFO8A/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_6111.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Taggart Parking was BUSY on this fine winter day! - 2/17/24</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Two solid and lengthy storm cycles during the month of February have left the Teton Range with a healthier snowpack than we had a month ago. Snake River Basin SWE % increased from about 73% to 89% during the past month. Avalanche danger remains considerable today as the range adjusts to this latest loading event. Please stay vigilant and stay up to date on the latest <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/tetons" target="_blank">avalanche forecast</a> and <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/post" target="_blank">snowpack information</a> before you head out into the hills to enjoy the fresh snow.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Please help us protect our bighorn sheep population by abiding by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoiding critical habitat zones. Click <a href="https://www.tetonsheep.org/winterzonesmap" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest closure map.</b></div><p></p><div><div><b>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.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>All Park Visitor Centers and Campgrounds are closed for the winter season. <span style="color: red;">Camping is strictly prohibited in parking areas and pullouts. </span> 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.</b></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-89598747516548113142024-01-13T09:55:00.001-07:002024-01-13T09:55:04.784-07:00HAPPY NEW YEAR - AVALANCHES EVERYWHERE! JANUARY 13, 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifuIbuP6TtNY2ylmWV4OUAvkbE-RGzOF80HV2_034sME3v-FLjlwTPB0QryKBkGuW_Di0PND_CyTMYGLWg_KMkdtyczO_GanLuRGvzp2Dj4LIO-K-MuwOcv5bEDVgHEfJ3b8kE7D8-jDXHPbmgXhdUupNAOqu5xDMR7S7vm6Y6tMOWk6QwAG5r2A/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_6045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifuIbuP6TtNY2ylmWV4OUAvkbE-RGzOF80HV2_034sME3v-FLjlwTPB0QryKBkGuW_Di0PND_CyTMYGLWg_KMkdtyczO_GanLuRGvzp2Dj4LIO-K-MuwOcv5bEDVgHEfJ3b8kE7D8-jDXHPbmgXhdUupNAOqu5xDMR7S7vm6Y6tMOWk6QwAG5r2A/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_6045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Teton Range - Photo Taken 1/13/24</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>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 <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/tetons" target="_blank">avalanche forecast</a> and <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/post" target="_blank">snowpack information</a> before you head out into the hills to enjoy the fresh snow. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>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 <a href="https://www.tetonsheep.org/winterzonesmap" target="_blank">closure map</a>.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>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.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>All Park Visitor Centers and Campgrounds are closed for the winter season. <span style="color: red;">Camping is strictly prohibited in parking areas and pullouts. </span> 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.</b></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-18303191568501465452023-12-16T12:32:00.004-07:002023-12-16T12:32:38.054-07:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS - ASK SANTA FOR SNOW! - DECEMBER 16, 2023<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz3RXuyFCwxlZaxB76ILOeERpEM17OvchkBJqx9IILjZsJoGujYQxhrZGC4jEG9Ylto7Aonwv0JuLZWVoPfy5ejdCKQgIvNo7dx8haPEk9NkjnQ6hkZCc1lMoz_2wm9rksI1dowDfkkjEH4hytGAqXC_uQmY4aRU85CL8DS_z02y1WfPaUvgA7Q/s4032/IMG_5962.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz3RXuyFCwxlZaxB76ILOeERpEM17OvchkBJqx9IILjZsJoGujYQxhrZGC4jEG9Ylto7Aonwv0JuLZWVoPfy5ejdCKQgIvNo7dx8haPEk9NkjnQ6hkZCc1lMoz_2wm9rksI1dowDfkkjEH4hytGAqXC_uQmY4aRU85CL8DS_z02y1WfPaUvgA7Q/w400-h300/IMG_5962.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buck Mountain and Mt Wister on 12/13/23</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Winter is off to a slower, yet not-too-atypical, start this season in the Tetons. We are generally sitting below average for snow on the ground in the mountains and the valley, although it is much more noticeable in the valley bottom. </b><b style="color: #333333;">As we move into the winter season please be aware of a few reminders and some new things as well...</b></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><ul><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">For up to date information on avalanche hazard and the state of the snowpack inside Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) please visit the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center website for the current <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/tetons" target="_blank">Teton Area Avalanche Forecast</a> and <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/post" target="_blank">Snowpack Summary</a>.</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">All Park Visitor Centers and Campgrounds are closed for the winter season. <span style="color: red;">Camping is strictly prohibited in parking areas and pullouts.</span> 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.</span></b></li></ul><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">KNOW BEFORE YOU GO</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><ul><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Does your group have the skills, knowledge and training to travel in avalanche terrain?</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Are you carrying transceivers, shovels and probes?</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Can you self-rescue? Do you have a plan?</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you know the emergency number?</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you checked the current avalanche forecast and weather forecast?</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you checked out with someone?</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you have any other route options?</span></b></li></ul></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">A couple more pictures of the range from December 13, 2023: </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KzMlOugTW7dLq6muiDThiHiaDRGYYfEf4kWKbej2H4LKWnXXFtetV18wLkTfFjNrgGNpt9v5X0OFlQveLPnVQtmeds8tWuTZm5EdlsppKBts2YkqnM5pJIWqbGmvBDlpjiftj0TAVEyOIClv9E05pWz755V9Yr7h5NqLduWqkFaQIn6ih95B0A/s4032/IMG_5961.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KzMlOugTW7dLq6muiDThiHiaDRGYYfEf4kWKbej2H4LKWnXXFtetV18wLkTfFjNrgGNpt9v5X0OFlQveLPnVQtmeds8tWuTZm5EdlsppKBts2YkqnM5pJIWqbGmvBDlpjiftj0TAVEyOIClv9E05pWz755V9Yr7h5NqLduWqkFaQIn6ih95B0A/w400-h300/IMG_5961.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Avalanche Canyon and the Cathedral Group from the south</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkvTnYQ8ptAhNh4olwiDqhe5zLaeka5qYxqrUrQcw9N-nCdvp_iGUaxOpiRvqP9F3z7xPU2p7cKSwlRUJeKCTK0f_8oVdRZlNGUGXWhZCPc4gClWGEcVhPSXOFIqXgM5zExLJ8iEMkFqFnAA6CfLYAM_vLM_-4VvAGJ2hxfcZDIMBPIaZmhqg3Q/s4032/IMG_5960.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkvTnYQ8ptAhNh4olwiDqhe5zLaeka5qYxqrUrQcw9N-nCdvp_iGUaxOpiRvqP9F3z7xPU2p7cKSwlRUJeKCTK0f_8oVdRZlNGUGXWhZCPc4gClWGEcVhPSXOFIqXgM5zExLJ8iEMkFqFnAA6CfLYAM_vLM_-4VvAGJ2hxfcZDIMBPIaZmhqg3Q/w400-h300/IMG_5960.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jenny and Jackson Lakes remain open</span></div></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-46221771138722387962023-11-01T14:25:00.003-06:002023-11-01T14:25:33.982-06:00PARK MOVES INTO WINTER MODE - NOVEMBER 1, 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OnrBnyX_XAn2UvblCiBtZaSL0tINcxQY6Xg3eydfpGKpaBLivT-8WzbZaHSswQCgRe0wDRyfEtXDz5xl9KhHlXtGTYwMOFnX4DCw95KUlocyf5YgyYovbRQgvcHjUqQeMtMHJURPq7MgsxqvtpZpiXvavVGQVzHYkcAlovpIOjKNB-oTZHLxSQ/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_5880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OnrBnyX_XAn2UvblCiBtZaSL0tINcxQY6Xg3eydfpGKpaBLivT-8WzbZaHSswQCgRe0wDRyfEtXDz5xl9KhHlXtGTYwMOFnX4DCw95KUlocyf5YgyYovbRQgvcHjUqQeMtMHJURPq7MgsxqvtpZpiXvavVGQVzHYkcAlovpIOjKNB-oTZHLxSQ/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_5880.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Teton Park Road is closed for the season - 11.1.23</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Today marks the start of many winter closures and changes for Park Operations. The Teton Park Road is now closed to vehicle traffic from Taggart Lake to Signal Mountain Lodge. The Moose-Wilson Road is also closed for the winter. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Beginning November 1 and lasting through April, all Visitor Centers and Park Permit Offices will be closed for the winter. Backcountry permits are required year-round for any overnight travel inside Grand Teton National Park and will be available and issued by phone during this time. Staffing is limited so please plan ahead:</b></div><p></p><div><b>WEEKDAYS: Call 307-739-3309. If no one answers, leave a message and your call will be returned within 1 business day.</b></div><div><b>WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS: Call Park Dispatch during business hours at 307-739-3301 and you will be forwarded to an on-duty Ranger who can issue the permit. </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b> </b></div>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-57976137334744105002023-10-14T11:07:00.002-06:002023-10-14T11:07:13.957-06:00FALL UPDATE - OCTOBER 14, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjcZn9OP_h7fP0aGllSGChUH4ooU8YxuOVojkrHOD0HRe7mla77yBrjsNNITho8kW_txUCPUyxJe_mZ-7w1OEESx_jnroTw-OGFGgcQpaE6cPUSf8UTPVszt3zhDhrO6vQfazfbnqlPS5bGV6iBFc6pmRkGpRH2BFP6v0SKuw32ZSCO6JnVkBUw/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_5814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjcZn9OP_h7fP0aGllSGChUH4ooU8YxuOVojkrHOD0HRe7mla77yBrjsNNITho8kW_txUCPUyxJe_mZ-7w1OEESx_jnroTw-OGFGgcQpaE6cPUSf8UTPVszt3zhDhrO6vQfazfbnqlPS5bGV6iBFc6pmRkGpRH2BFP6v0SKuw32ZSCO6JnVkBUw/s320/thumbnail_IMG_5814.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo taken 10.13.23</span></div><p></p><p><b>Temperatures have cooled enough that snow on east and south aspects is not melting above approximately 10,500.' Please read the September 20, 2023 post for important safety information regarding fall conditions in the Teton Range! </b></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-77256067141587178312023-09-21T10:22:00.004-06:002023-09-21T10:22:39.793-06:00FRESH SNOW ADORNS THE TETON RANGE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdHIinkANecAF3P8E0me9KQV471CMJktbCnOfol5OAc7OSIA3XsDGFHgs0Q7dJPQz17CC7anfgp8fWyKWN91R8Rt2Kmx_WFYKeu_lO4pezYuwMca6Bdyo_KoWlFhUs7FbFjpPY3iSluGn7v9IRQcpQJbFt40g9wNWW10y8tnzjE4jFmrAvPZwMA/s1920/blog%20thumbnail_IMG_5603.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1920" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdHIinkANecAF3P8E0me9KQV471CMJktbCnOfol5OAc7OSIA3XsDGFHgs0Q7dJPQz17CC7anfgp8fWyKWN91R8Rt2Kmx_WFYKeu_lO4pezYuwMca6Bdyo_KoWlFhUs7FbFjpPY3iSluGn7v9IRQcpQJbFt40g9wNWW10y8tnzjE4jFmrAvPZwMA/w400-h178/blog%20thumbnail_IMG_5603.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-55628727363275729432023-09-20T14:03:00.003-06:002023-09-21T10:21:36.528-06:00FALL IS HERE - BE PREPARED! SEPTEMBER 20, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fall officially starts at 1:00 am on Saturday morning and Mother Nature is planning to celebrate accordingly! A strong cold front is rapidly approaching us today and will bring cold temperatures and snow to elevations above 10,000 feet. </span></b></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">While this snow is likely to melt off on east and south aspects, it will not on the north and west ones! <span style="color: red;">Snow, ice and verglas have been present since early this month and will remain the rest of the season on the Owen Spalding route, requiring advanced skills and proper equipment to negotiate safely!</span> All backcountry users should acknowledge the shorter days, cooler temperatures and come prepared with a weather forecast available at <a href="http://www.mountainweather.com/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">www.mountainweather.com</a></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Climbers attempting other popular routes in the Teton Range should be prepared for shifting weather, unexpected alpine conditions, and cold nights, which can produce ice and verglas on multiple aspects and elevations. Weather and climbing conditions in the Tetons can change rapidly with each passing storm. Adequate preparation, appropriate gear, and self sufficiency are of the upmost importance when venturing into the mountains, especially during this time of year.</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Backcountry permits are required for overnight trips into the backcountry and can be obtained at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose until October 31st. Staffing in the park is limited this time of year which can result in slower rescue response times than in peak summer season.</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Jenny Lake ranger station is closed for the season.</span> The staff will make an effort to update conditions for the Grand and other popular peaks throughout the remainder of the month, however, expect cold alpine conditions in the mountains as we move into fall.</span></b></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-31839625425762666092023-09-06T12:33:00.003-06:002023-09-09T13:11:36.010-06:00UPPER MOUNTAIN SNOW & ICE- SEPTEMBER 6, 2023<p> <b>Winter-like c</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>onditions exist on the Owen-Spalding Route on the Grand Teton making the route considerably more difficult. Crampons may help but they do not guarantee a successful ascent. Climbers should be prepared for these conditions to last the rest of the "summer" season. </b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Z0NNrOxag2xUJ4Pgo0jRDv7J5Y6ygPdj08RG6ZT6U4bZJ09gZS4XdErErezQiTXL7tBizneuDfrnTvm2QKMy4ChspttDpZWOjK3qxovO-XaBNgoGDnz6kp0pjhHbh-Hh_poOA-lZW7T0ZtTPGqjmQmJay4WTZTUcQ5Wyzv5QQt2d4n6wbntoZA/s1280/IMG_5866.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Z0NNrOxag2xUJ4Pgo0jRDv7J5Y6ygPdj08RG6ZT6U4bZJ09gZS4XdErErezQiTXL7tBizneuDfrnTvm2QKMy4ChspttDpZWOjK3qxovO-XaBNgoGDnz6kp0pjhHbh-Hh_poOA-lZW7T0ZtTPGqjmQmJay4WTZTUcQ5Wyzv5QQt2d4n6wbntoZA/w400-h300/IMG_5866.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View from above the Lower Saddle looking south - 9.5.23</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvdoIuExz-rtWffC_iWUxznlYUEFFt39jqXLTVOzRSWZ3ZNPZJu5NJSyYvH2lvdIQCfVM-nScdgwNA5Egnd7U8IqlyBrIow1FsrIYaCrLjCQKh2nWOVtWvJgHep_Qo72noMNpH5y6MNxGzz226kH4g2N0pvKE1AzzykKDC-coDnI1sDTy-I-FIw/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_0415.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvdoIuExz-rtWffC_iWUxznlYUEFFt39jqXLTVOzRSWZ3ZNPZJu5NJSyYvH2lvdIQCfVM-nScdgwNA5Egnd7U8IqlyBrIow1FsrIYaCrLjCQKh2nWOVtWvJgHep_Qo72noMNpH5y6MNxGzz226kH4g2N0pvKE1AzzykKDC-coDnI1sDTy-I-FIw/w300-h400/thumbnail_IMG_0415.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The "OS" is plastered in snow and ice from the weather we had on Labor Day. - 9.6.23</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJeJJCQgFO_xVXcJDzSVBxKi1DgP9p_ffRUBu0DMVoFuZB_VF0EY9-7RCHoEGOnl7moM3lRcU0D9tUpl6sAV7MEiP4-KQpWSwXFhwmZgDccTdYl4wM3rEnAN4Uh32_t5PpH3t6a6uMgxia5ODfKdziQWZK59ubQp7fM5_EoZ8VJo7JzxCMO-Wcg/s797/Owen%20spaulding.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="521" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJeJJCQgFO_xVXcJDzSVBxKi1DgP9p_ffRUBu0DMVoFuZB_VF0EY9-7RCHoEGOnl7moM3lRcU0D9tUpl6sAV7MEiP4-KQpWSwXFhwmZgDccTdYl4wM3rEnAN4Uh32_t5PpH3t6a6uMgxia5ODfKdziQWZK59ubQp7fM5_EoZ8VJo7JzxCMO-Wcg/w418-h640/Owen%20spaulding.PNG" width="418" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Owen Chimney pitch on 09/08- Zach Snavely photo.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-1823001840662735152023-08-09T08:23:00.000-06:002023-08-09T08:23:11.003-06:00LOWER SADDLE - AUGUST 8, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDa_aGNbB5Eud8YNT4fTL_QmjznQ0cywZExIEnuDYvEOtf5XMNt-c6m_GALX-XIShs6EQVuM9pa6sWiuvGzq1jgQnxqY1Yl-zYr0aA9do5EnaLfxB0NCnGS6H8RoJly0Q6t9AQwxiNHUdl3Q34A2MfGiCn7WxEUi53sagMKT3xRhyAcIqcmZRrbA/s1280/LOWER%20SADDLE.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDa_aGNbB5Eud8YNT4fTL_QmjznQ0cywZExIEnuDYvEOtf5XMNt-c6m_GALX-XIShs6EQVuM9pa6sWiuvGzq1jgQnxqY1Yl-zYr0aA9do5EnaLfxB0NCnGS6H8RoJly0Q6t9AQwxiNHUdl3Q34A2MfGiCn7WxEUi53sagMKT3xRhyAcIqcmZRrbA/w320-h240/LOWER%20SADDLE.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo- Exum Mountain Guides</div><br /><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-54627348654264226422023-08-05T09:50:00.001-06:002023-08-05T09:51:28.044-06:00SNOW ON THE GRAND TETON - AUGUST 5, 2023<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Teton Range and surrounding area has received a fair bit of precipitation the last three days, and is forecasted to receive more precipitation in the upcoming days. Heavy rain showers and large amounts of rockfall have been witnessed in Garnet Canyon, as well as snow above 13,000'. BE ADVISED!! Large amounts of precipitation increase rockfall potential in steep terrain. Be careful when traveling below steep terrain during prolonged heavy precipitation events. </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Travel to and from the summit of the Grand Teton the last couple of weeks has been void of ice and snow. BE ADVISED!! These conditions have changed. Be on the lookout for snow and verglas when traveling in the higher elevations. </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Conditions will continue to change this week as cooler temps and more precipitation move through the Teton Range. </b></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-24747591028354455422023-07-22T15:36:00.000-06:002023-07-22T15:36:02.207-06:00MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS UPDATE - JULY 22, 2023<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Backcountry trails and popular climbing routes are overall in good condition. Snow levels have receded across the park, and most divides and passes on the Teton Crest Trail are dry. Trekking poles and micro spikes are useful but are no longer necessary across Paintbrush Divide. Buck Mountain Pass, however, still holds a steep snow crossing.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrseg8lUJHb-WwM0oYxtNNvTEVjnNhwuSmgh4vezVS-leCAAtrAOuFrgL3MtWNsoyKqPlVhbpjjcPr_kDx6S_xlCkLT-v6dJYbIaia9ZuSbVBEDg5vpnckL6vtnaR2Fvng41ysmgagru7T_YuUuEZRGsWW2EKtGHSlfYmQH4YlGAcBw_C5RQEvg/s1920/Buck%20Mnt.%20Pass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrseg8lUJHb-WwM0oYxtNNvTEVjnNhwuSmgh4vezVS-leCAAtrAOuFrgL3MtWNsoyKqPlVhbpjjcPr_kDx6S_xlCkLT-v6dJYbIaia9ZuSbVBEDg5vpnckL6vtnaR2Fvng41ysmgagru7T_YuUuEZRGsWW2EKtGHSlfYmQH4YlGAcBw_C5RQEvg/w320-h240/Buck%20Mnt.%20Pass.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Buck Mountain Pass - 7/19</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>For updated conditions on the Owen-Spalding route, please visit the climbing route conditions page.</b></div></div>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-8630787296899840292023-07-09T14:59:00.007-06:002023-07-10T14:12:45.223-06:00SUMMER WEATHER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED-JULY 9,2023<p> <b>We are finally experiencing proper summer weather here in Grand Teton National Park. Valley temps have been reaching the mid 70's the last few days and high temps at the lower saddle have been in the low 50's. With more warm dry weather in the forecast the time is now! Get out and enjoy it! </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSM1_fUIKudxytQq-j3V8V-LwaLwumCTi5KW1K7usbb_ylqVhIJtws0oYkYJSyCtGYBy4bQbl4ThgBfheb2KMkvI0-__SLVekb-CJGylh7ORe-lSyOY2YzTUASgENG68ibkOq43IAN7QpT3nHT2RfJvKrdFKcMqNAByQnzQ1E9KXXfMjStfk40Q/s1024/IMG_5339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSM1_fUIKudxytQq-j3V8V-LwaLwumCTi5KW1K7usbb_ylqVhIJtws0oYkYJSyCtGYBy4bQbl4ThgBfheb2KMkvI0-__SLVekb-CJGylh7ORe-lSyOY2YzTUASgENG68ibkOq43IAN7QpT3nHT2RfJvKrdFKcMqNAByQnzQ1E9KXXfMjStfk40Q/w361-h271/IMG_5339.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">July 9, 2023 View to the south from the Middle Teton. Patchy snow remains on </span><span style="text-align: left;">the Death Canyon Shelf and in Alaska Basin.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6PKWxccsGrA591CVC9iHob1tO512teNe2VOjOT6N5jxJsULz0Of6J8papuMul5aUEQ2iTUIY4CMWBWdYzENbvtWbNC8b0EQdYCr9--MwfDCFToixthn_l3tppCzoBvLiw2jns8EBl7Qd2gIoPNNI1quL95rTUgVSk4bfBtvUyaQl658eO3Hhhw/s1024/IMG_5335%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6PKWxccsGrA591CVC9iHob1tO512teNe2VOjOT6N5jxJsULz0Of6J8papuMul5aUEQ2iTUIY4CMWBWdYzENbvtWbNC8b0EQdYCr9--MwfDCFToixthn_l3tppCzoBvLiw2jns8EBl7Qd2gIoPNNI1quL95rTUgVSk4bfBtvUyaQl658eO3Hhhw/s320/IMG_5335%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">July 9, 2023 West side of the Grand Teton</span></div>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-53358029499809756412023-07-01T11:15:00.002-06:002023-07-01T11:15:45.550-06:00SECTION OF VALLEY TRAIL CLOSED - JULY 1, 2023<p> <b>Effective immediately, a section of the valley trail is closed due to an active Goshawk nest. Hikers have reported numerous "dive bomb" attacks. Closure is from the Taggart Loop Junction to the Death Canyon Junction. See map.</b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrWwhU_MC2nChV7gAbbK8afIktKNIWpws9wp8YUPKmJssMOlk-L1YhfiEtVtxpSvBbeMHcLuRAgyBPQE9fy0cyN9z4bluUvytml_oSUePo0-4r8l3E8IzMJ4iVIOlDpM5IvewZzTfAE4RfCxj1lrjXesemSnSWyeem78H6FORxnCrCWrx-CkgWg/s1335/Goshawk%20closure%207.1.23.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1335" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrWwhU_MC2nChV7gAbbK8afIktKNIWpws9wp8YUPKmJssMOlk-L1YhfiEtVtxpSvBbeMHcLuRAgyBPQE9fy0cyN9z4bluUvytml_oSUePo0-4r8l3E8IzMJ4iVIOlDpM5IvewZzTfAE4RfCxj1lrjXesemSnSWyeem78H6FORxnCrCWrx-CkgWg/s320/Goshawk%20closure%207.1.23.png" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br /> </b><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-14459112176971509102023-06-23T15:21:00.004-06:002023-07-01T11:17:44.483-06:00GRAND TETON: OWEN-SPALDING CONDITIONS UPDATE - JUNE 22, 2023<b>Multiple winter storms have impacted the upper mountain in the recent weeks. Travel on steep, exposed snow is unavoidable above the Petzoldt Caves camp zone. Summer route is recommended from the meadows to the moraine camping zone, and from the moraine to the Lower Saddle, the winter route is still the best option. Be especially aware of exposure to recent rockfall anywhere below the summer route "fixed lines". From the Lower Saddle to the summit, expect to encounter winter climbing conditions, including ice, snow, and verglas. Crampons and ice axe are highly recommended for safe travel up the Grand Teton as of today. </b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQECVS80_pXhoKSjv5qKhf2BziA-En2Gwn4ESCKpH8kbDWmU1i11efeJBFL0EPGgU4fY8SDGoBejZIMT3uPC5_Ts3vgz7neTpS9XFWLPubsgM-Ogicychz54vAE_4jtpEHHp8KHaA77qlvke6f7WfCPSjyksTHKuV0_vhUz0Fro24A3hZ-kQhqg/s4032/IMG_7880.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQECVS80_pXhoKSjv5qKhf2BziA-En2Gwn4ESCKpH8kbDWmU1i11efeJBFL0EPGgU4fY8SDGoBejZIMT3uPC5_Ts3vgz7neTpS9XFWLPubsgM-Ogicychz54vAE_4jtpEHHp8KHaA77qlvke6f7WfCPSjyksTHKuV0_vhUz0Fro24A3hZ-kQhqg/s320/IMG_7880.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BeCkNBxo2rRrkgPMxzQyrqIO6260_ZoNOyGxCi5TJra-dAgs4Layc83uxX3iO1ipUOYHvrCO6M43JzKVTkzxrw53ITCtucqRxRPMiINijfZvnfdLbFmnq7Kkd7B9A6USKb1lhd8x0ZhGvO-7rlNPBGd75KanpxA7OeDYPAj67b-Hpe4RHNGjDw/s4032/IMG_7882.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BeCkNBxo2rRrkgPMxzQyrqIO6260_ZoNOyGxCi5TJra-dAgs4Layc83uxX3iO1ipUOYHvrCO6M43JzKVTkzxrw53ITCtucqRxRPMiINijfZvnfdLbFmnq7Kkd7B9A6USKb1lhd8x0ZhGvO-7rlNPBGd75KanpxA7OeDYPAj67b-Hpe4RHNGjDw/s320/IMG_7882.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jenny Lake Ranger GR Fletcher ascends the Owen Chimney.</div><br /><div><br /></div>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-21272025628461979542023-06-16T11:33:00.005-06:002023-06-16T12:18:51.235-06:00SIGNIFICANT ROCK FALL BELOW THE LOWER SADDLE FIXED LINES!!! - JUNE 16, 2023<p><b>Select "Lower Saddle Approach" under the "Climbing Route Conditions" tab for more detailed information. </b></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-71567486975411216042023-06-07T15:15:00.006-06:002023-06-07T15:45:06.260-06:00SPRING RAIN- JUNE 7, 2023<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rainfall and warming temps this week are accelerating the snowmelt. Depending on which canyon you choose to visit, the first 3-5 miles will be clear of snow. Beyond that, you will find patchy snow eventually leading to all snow. </span></b></div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>The valley is blooming with Balsam Root, Lupine, and Larkspur, and the valley trails are mostly, if not all dry. </b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3OBjQeYi6ST7zxqbCHvCKin15kiMfhNHVoN1eqX782Paj_BkuOFpvAaMW6WcS8a529KZwgOIo02Qidzh5Qd9ROdVux6PSvTs4CpAXuE0i3iUHFwMUglnmOBAZGRjQeTFnFqU9cpcjYBR8VM7m4SEU8tCuhrOOVdTMMbiHbyv5DhVSrg9UTE/s4032/noah.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3OBjQeYi6ST7zxqbCHvCKin15kiMfhNHVoN1eqX782Paj_BkuOFpvAaMW6WcS8a529KZwgOIo02Qidzh5Qd9ROdVux6PSvTs4CpAXuE0i3iUHFwMUglnmOBAZGRjQeTFnFqU9cpcjYBR8VM7m4SEU8tCuhrOOVdTMMbiHbyv5DhVSrg9UTE/w400-h309/noah.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b></b></span></span></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-91821093314943402932023-05-31T08:35:00.003-06:002023-06-01T13:51:03.449-06:00BAXTER'S PINNACLE CLOSED - MAY 31, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbOeUKsBEUbaVApn5nS40ZbyJAVIV0Tj_JtN-kgixA8n9xFhAJk8hHSXkCzb1rVIez_xKu5bKrsLBgnP-dPTI0n8bVfdB3GymwcAONhq7pXXpIclLbyZImh6UEEVqVhiDza2O0kWLHBjOLKnqn0I9OkS47MZBbwgRDnzjMf5Dki1UX3CmgTw/s1056/Baxter's%20Closure%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbOeUKsBEUbaVApn5nS40ZbyJAVIV0Tj_JtN-kgixA8n9xFhAJk8hHSXkCzb1rVIez_xKu5bKrsLBgnP-dPTI0n8bVfdB3GymwcAONhq7pXXpIclLbyZImh6UEEVqVhiDza2O0kWLHBjOLKnqn0I9OkS47MZBbwgRDnzjMf5Dki1UX3CmgTw/w400-h309/Baxter's%20Closure%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Effective immediately, the Baxter’s Pinnacle area is closed to public entry. This closes the Baxter’s Pinnacle climbing route to human traffic as well as the social trail that branches from the horse trail and serves as the approach route to the climb. The National Park Service has determined that the closure is necessary for the protection of nesting peregrine falcons and their young. The peregrine falcon is a state Species of Greatest Conservation Need and is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.</b><p></p><p><b>Backcountry conditions in the valley are much improved, but patchy snow still remains scattered about. The canyon trails remain mostly covered in snow and hikers should expect difficult travel and route finding at higher elevations. Sturdy boots and and ice axe/crampons are required for travel over any mountain passes. </b></p><p><b>The visitor center in Moose is now open and park information and backcountry camping permits can be obtained there from 8am to 5pm. Backcountry camping permits and bear canisters are required for all overnight trips into Grand Teton NP. </b></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-69484882985963810802023-05-24T08:53:00.005-06:002023-06-01T13:51:23.201-06:00GETTING BETTER, BUT NOT GREAT - MAY 24, 2023<p><b>The snow continues to rapidly melt but we are still a long way out from summer-like conditions. Trails on the valley floor are a mix of patchy, slushy snow with numerous areas of deeper snow and many down trees. As you move into the heart of the canyons, expect nearly 100% snow cover. A volunteer ranger attempting to reach the Death Canyon Shelf a couple days ago, fell through to his knees immediately after departing the top of the aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. He was wearing skis!! Travel in the hills is still difficult to say the least. Please be prepared for these conditions and stay safe out there. </b></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-79820166748049786532023-05-12T11:23:00.004-06:002023-05-12T11:23:54.752-06:00LOTS OF SNOW AND RAPIDLY CHANGING CONDITIONS - MAY 12, 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX66e0MFO1APDqLgyqorgkO93eQaKbWeaaxUKcLHVueVrDsUcM881VuAuT7f96oFxw-m7lIOikfMh8k34A4K8Hizbr_fJbttjMv3UgaRMkqKecT0X2pGd3B4duSb9x6JVKuuIp4c12kGoUXi-7ql21P87KrsT3F2BWndaaXZ2yiBL5WBKpdc/s1280/1blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX66e0MFO1APDqLgyqorgkO93eQaKbWeaaxUKcLHVueVrDsUcM881VuAuT7f96oFxw-m7lIOikfMh8k34A4K8Hizbr_fJbttjMv3UgaRMkqKecT0X2pGd3B4duSb9x6JVKuuIp4c12kGoUXi-7ql21P87KrsT3F2BWndaaXZ2yiBL5WBKpdc/w400-h300/1blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Clues to backcountry snow conditions still remain at Taggart Lake Trailhead - 5.12.13</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Backcountry users are advised to be prepared for extensive travel across snow in the Tetons at this time. During warm afternoons and/or when the snowpack does not freeze overnight very deep (above knee to thigh deep) snow may be encountered in many places, making travel extremely arduous and difficult. This includes all trails along the valley floor. Hikers without proper footwear or equipment could become stranded and exhausted by the conditions. Conditions in the canyons and above 8,000 feet are still winter-like and completely covered in snow. Valley lakes are frozen and in deteriorating shape. Skis are still the preferred mode of travel for anything beyond a mile or so from trailheads. Due to the above average amount of snow that remains on the valley floor, conditions are changing especially fast right now, so be prepared!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Due to the extraordinarily deep snowpack in the high elevations of the Teton Range the Bighorn Sheep Closures (Mandatory and Voluntary) have been extended through May 15, 2023. Please continue to abide by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoid critical habitat zones for bighorn sheep. Click <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/management/bighorn-sheep.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest bighorn sheep closure map.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vNZ7c2w8n9D75EDAwykM_t2U8eiB9I-Xgc0MFlJuX0wfI8alhvc9YVh9ef_uMLbmJSy6EVt1SQd4ffafhnPez2jhqLtmLBs45v0Encq_pvfIvjkLRM8fRn8plJbFTgAejk6BWVP7aU-HOPb6sYm9fLavp3SirUWHrjDj_Un2nQk2WcrqII8/s1024/2blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vNZ7c2w8n9D75EDAwykM_t2U8eiB9I-Xgc0MFlJuX0wfI8alhvc9YVh9ef_uMLbmJSy6EVt1SQd4ffafhnPez2jhqLtmLBs45v0Encq_pvfIvjkLRM8fRn8plJbFTgAejk6BWVP7aU-HOPb6sYm9fLavp3SirUWHrjDj_Un2nQk2WcrqII8/s320/2blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The valley is still mostly covered in snow - 5.12.23</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8aOljgHY2lskCDxi2kgek-ALDBX6YV58ZH6HcJA86ibn6gjLdLB7NzGTDWXwpUddtBp3qnQOBNR33yPUReH_xvM5ZQ-_vn5BP6Qi7g1ZDh_rjestTUqXTppmOrEtuMPv1mR3bPoBqjUPWoL4pmuo9c__GruUV1jaQT6V89mTOK4Y3-WH-mQ/s800/3blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8aOljgHY2lskCDxi2kgek-ALDBX6YV58ZH6HcJA86ibn6gjLdLB7NzGTDWXwpUddtBp3qnQOBNR33yPUReH_xvM5ZQ-_vn5BP6Qi7g1ZDh_rjestTUqXTppmOrEtuMPv1mR3bPoBqjUPWoL4pmuo9c__GruUV1jaQT6V89mTOK4Y3-WH-mQ/s320/3blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Warm temps can trigger rock and/or snow slides!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5QQEI-w-weXEFs6l0qe1pZ1BzEM5Wnyz68dRg-_c7MYK5tW7Rd45RMKuf32KS_-lHz4imXxRlvU-No7LEDy253nPW3QVMtiqmVMok21vEMnFPJlTuTPP6GI-ZMuth_TCTZ6W3AdCRYSVTPBRCWePCOqbI_nhA0M9UIwAc91bvkwE6fItuag/s1280/4blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5QQEI-w-weXEFs6l0qe1pZ1BzEM5Wnyz68dRg-_c7MYK5tW7Rd45RMKuf32KS_-lHz4imXxRlvU-No7LEDy253nPW3QVMtiqmVMok21vEMnFPJlTuTPP6GI-ZMuth_TCTZ6W3AdCRYSVTPBRCWePCOqbI_nhA0M9UIwAc91bvkwE6fItuag/s320/4blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Be alert when temps warm!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></div></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-30266646236900199212023-04-27T10:28:00.006-06:002023-04-29T08:56:30.194-06:00BIGHORN SHEEP CLOSURE EXTENDED TO MAY 15, 2023<p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Due to the extraordinarily deep snowpack in the high elevations of the Teton Range the Bighorn Sheep Closures (Mandatory and Voluntary) have been extended through May 15, 2023. </span>Please continue to abide by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoid critical habitat zones for bighorn sheep. Click <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/management/bighorn-sheep.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest bighorn sheep closure map.</b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/news/bighorn-sheep-wildlife-closures-extended-this-spring.htm" target="_blank">Press Release Link</a></b></p><p><br /></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-75343044215814999582023-04-20T09:52:00.001-06:002023-04-20T09:54:15.375-06:00AND...WINTER CONTINUES! - APRIL 20, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJrpwBk83lUQomZ95ubg3KmDlUXpvQbwZBAYOhxTM-KpZ0P43XWr_oZxvGP_vCNEqUr1ShqkW8AdC48HC2jgMsB2I6j386ZaoH23gECrmN1KP4UDrblBxplQX4lOUTcXgJaryKg790zW0T8l0G8BAk9xCd4M78yHwVImCQEFp9RS9B4rwTR8/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_4929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJrpwBk83lUQomZ95ubg3KmDlUXpvQbwZBAYOhxTM-KpZ0P43XWr_oZxvGP_vCNEqUr1ShqkW8AdC48HC2jgMsB2I6j386ZaoH23gECrmN1KP4UDrblBxplQX4lOUTcXgJaryKg790zW0T8l0G8BAk9xCd4M78yHwVImCQEFp9RS9B4rwTR8/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_4929.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Taggart Lake Trailhead - 4.20.23</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>"Forever winter" is phrase starting to get tossed around these days as the locals start to wonder when some seasonable temperatures will stick around. March was cold and snowy! April has followed suit, as we continue to see unseasonably cold temperatures and frozen precipitation on a regular basis. The mountains above 8,000' just received another 6-8" of new snow yesterday and the valley is stubbornly holding on to an impressively deep snowpack that has been slow to settle and melt off. </b></span><b style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">The bottom line is that hiking season is still a long ways off and visitors should be prepared for abundant and deep snow in the backcountry at all elevations for the foreseeable future!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><br /></b></div><div><b>The deep snowpack makes life especially hard for animals who have had to endure a difficult winter. Please give them plenty of room and avoid disturbing wildlife during this tenuous time. Give special consideration for the moose and </b><b>bighorn sheep and give them a wide berth. Please continue to abide by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoid critical habitat zones for bighorn sheep. Click <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/management/bighorn-sheep.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest bighorn sheep closure map.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Winter backcountry camping permits are required and available through April 30 by phone by calling 307-739-3309 on weekdays and 307-739-3301 on weekends.</b><b style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: red;">Beginning May 1, we transition to our summer backcountry permitting system and all backcountry camping permits must be obtained in person at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose. </span> </b></div> <p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-19271074252219911512023-03-11T13:00:00.005-07:002023-04-19T13:33:30.520-06:00WINTER CONTINUES - MARCH 11, 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZD3s7f6ExP94YcxIrV0YKtItvMuD2M3eM5-dls4C7yuHs52I7PxDXSCrAw72wf0NDxss1puGFaUKbrO6aIrrWF-LSRMJvuX9LEDtDW5THHJ6uw_tKgBYCIB5X7CNAYgdHu2EKo8n1SUObq2g3M5M3zvUEEQ8ge0tuUW6_Rlxw7GFeOpe4RE/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_4791.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZD3s7f6ExP94YcxIrV0YKtItvMuD2M3eM5-dls4C7yuHs52I7PxDXSCrAw72wf0NDxss1puGFaUKbrO6aIrrWF-LSRMJvuX9LEDtDW5THHJ6uw_tKgBYCIB5X7CNAYgdHu2EKo8n1SUObq2g3M5M3zvUEEQ8ge0tuUW6_Rlxw7GFeOpe4RE/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_4791.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Moose Entrance - 3.11.23</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Winter has kept a firm grip on Jackson Hole and the Teton Range with abundant snow and frigid temperatures. It's hard to believe that spring officially starts in nine days! We remain slightly above average in the Snake River basin with respect to Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) at 107% of normal. Settled snow depths are around 40-50 inches in the valley and 100-120 inches in the mountains. Avalanche activity and precipitation have remained steady since mid February. For more details on the state of the snowpack and the latest avalanche forecast please visit the <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/" target="_blank">Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center website</a>.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The deep snowpack makes life especially difficult for animals, including our bighorn sheep! Please do your part to help us protect these amazing creatures by abiding by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoiding critical habitat zones. Click <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/management/bighorn-sheep.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest closure map.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Winter backcountry camping permits are required and available by phone by calling 307-739-3309 on weekdays and 307-739-3301 on weekends.</b></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-72924807012781548282023-02-01T11:14:00.001-07:002023-02-01T11:14:40.703-07:00MID-WINTER UPDATE - FEBRUARY 1, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIS5mCXuu2kgskwSPcrx3m-4pD7LBvoyCIJT7RJfovNfxWZgxvRVFGvl7blo8kLARi4M-A278MgaSxA3Jjf-baQ8IXIovyyyAfyW0z8xSHCbMEgm0oQhSG-a6vAyZY_vrI9c6GvPm7R-Ek5UIFGPfhSuGwfRvQCzHZerH6sya6gVsvXqpYMs/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_4681.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIS5mCXuu2kgskwSPcrx3m-4pD7LBvoyCIJT7RJfovNfxWZgxvRVFGvl7blo8kLARi4M-A278MgaSxA3Jjf-baQ8IXIovyyyAfyW0z8xSHCbMEgm0oQhSG-a6vAyZY_vrI9c6GvPm7R-Ek5UIFGPfhSuGwfRvQCzHZerH6sya6gVsvXqpYMs/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_4681.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Right to left: Veiled, Wister, Buck Mtn - 1.21.23</span></div><b>This winter continues to be a welcome change from the past couple. Despite a bit of a dry spell in mid January we continue to remain slightly above normal for Snow Water Equivalent in the Snake River Basin thanks to a healthy dose of snow at the end of the month. Let's keep our fingers crossed that tomorrow's appearance of an oversized rodent in Pennsylvania won't have any impact on the trend!</b><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8D-coRMHqht7eCKq43MX0SCYts1NkXtB_2iJvTHqteZ5mhg1PRlWiy5V0RRAP50d_vOb_U2dVIMxhJWfDrb_MA15Biy4UGrSRv8FUCNiPWdOTh3AmrOm2OO3ERshFqL1rPfBRDH4zhj0SNM7YW9PVFNrAJQHAkoDaAmHzwOpe3egUq6ccTU/s3300/wy_swepctnormal_update.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8D-coRMHqht7eCKq43MX0SCYts1NkXtB_2iJvTHqteZ5mhg1PRlWiy5V0RRAP50d_vOb_U2dVIMxhJWfDrb_MA15Biy4UGrSRv8FUCNiPWdOTh3AmrOm2OO3ERshFqL1rPfBRDH4zhj0SNM7YW9PVFNrAJQHAkoDaAmHzwOpe3egUq6ccTU/w400-h309/wy_swepctnormal_update.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We had one significant rescue in January of an injured snowboarder who triggered an avalanche on the west face of Albright Peak and another close call yesterday in the Sliver Couloir on Nez Perce. Please stay informed and make sure to get the latest <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/tetons" target="_blank">avalanche forecast</a> and <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/post" target="_blank">snowpack information</a> before you head out into the hills to enjoy the snow!</b><p></p></div><div><b>Please help us protect our bighorn sheep population by abiding by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoiding critical habitat zones. Click <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/management/bighorn-sheep.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest closure map.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Winter backcountry camping permits are required and available by phone by calling 307-739-3309 on weekdays and 307-739-3301 on weekends.</b></div>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-37099300244342518882023-01-07T10:04:00.002-07:002023-01-07T10:04:13.396-07:00HAPPY NEW YEAR! - JANUARY 7, 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsbplSMUPSr9RO5Apyp4pWsQe3VS6cuZxlIF1VfsdCdFBplXBWBGZeWY7GoIs932qyfwpNg98ql_-Qh8pYbBQGrkefTeK5Luwhtjk35z7M07pq5TYSZLqlL86vO74uRoEUNvYuc4bBOLBR29RY5RP3IWwJ6TFsFZQE8a8oC8HYMNZgGlsXto/s2000/IMG-3673_63b3744254b1e-large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsbplSMUPSr9RO5Apyp4pWsQe3VS6cuZxlIF1VfsdCdFBplXBWBGZeWY7GoIs932qyfwpNg98ql_-Qh8pYbBQGrkefTeK5Luwhtjk35z7M07pq5TYSZLqlL86vO74uRoEUNvYuc4bBOLBR29RY5RP3IWwJ6TFsFZQE8a8oC8HYMNZgGlsXto/w400-h300/IMG-3673_63b3744254b1e-large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fresh snow on New Year's Day in the Tetons - 1.1.23</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The Teton Range continued to benefit from fairly regular snowfall during the month of December and we are sitting above average for this time of year at most SNOTEL sites in the region. Make sure to stay up to date on the latest <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/tetons" target="_blank">avalanche forecast</a> and <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/post" target="_blank">snowpack information</a> before you head out into the hills to enjoy the snow! </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Please help us protect our bighorn sheep population by abiding by winter wildlife closures and voluntarily avoiding critical habitat zones. Click <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/management/bighorn-sheep.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the latest closure map.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Backcountry camping permits for summer 2023 (May - October) will be available to reserve online through <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/permits/249986" target="_blank">recreation.gov</a> beginning Tuesday, January 10 at 8 a.m. (MST) . More information can be found <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/bcres.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. Winter permits are available by phone by calling 307-739-3309 on weekdays and 307-739-3301 on weekends.</b></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586210.post-82237071699297685472022-12-03T11:06:00.002-07:002022-12-07T15:37:02.249-07:00GREAT START TO WINTER! - DECEMBER 3, 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMirQj5ozzAaTsVbV2ElM5Rk8aK4udhpzHeKx_1PA4yAe1VXaUqzEdmg99fQCjnCOFUlFtGhMwyL2eGjsoexUO-CILB62AHG2ZMbOGxyREhXtHJdZvb9eeewS5_FCrQOOkwrOGdiMPRNw3ZgqlUO2rxRm3O5BSUudkAAACP3GbGt2M_8QWZTw/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_4630.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMirQj5ozzAaTsVbV2ElM5Rk8aK4udhpzHeKx_1PA4yAe1VXaUqzEdmg99fQCjnCOFUlFtGhMwyL2eGjsoexUO-CILB62AHG2ZMbOGxyREhXtHJdZvb9eeewS5_FCrQOOkwrOGdiMPRNw3ZgqlUO2rxRm3O5BSUudkAAACP3GbGt2M_8QWZTw/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_4630.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The valley and mountains are looking good! - Photo taken 12.3.22</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Official winter is still almost three weeks away, but you wouldn't believe it the way things are looking! November turned out to be a very snowy month with several large storms dropping feet of snow in the mountains and leaving the valley blanketed as well. </b><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As we move into the winter season please be aware of a few reminders and some new things as well...</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>For up to date information on avalanche hazard and the state of the snowpack inside Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) please visit the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center website for the current <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/tetons" target="_blank">Teton Area Avalanche Forecast</a> and <a href="https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/post" target="_blank">Snowpack Summary</a>.</b></li><li><b>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 October 27, 2022 post for details.</b></li><li><b>All Park Visitor Centers and Campgrounds are closed for the winter season. <span style="color: red;">Camping is strictly prohibited in parking areas and pullouts.</span> 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.</b></li></ul><b>KNOW BEFORE YOU GO</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Does your group have the skills, knowledge and training to travel in avalanche terrain?</b></li><li><b>Are you carrying transceivers, shovels and probes?</b></li><li><b>Can you self-rescue? Do you have a plan?</b></li><li><b>Do you know the emergency number?</b></li><li><b>Have you checked the current avalanche forecast and weather forecast?</b></li><li><b>Have you checked out with someone?</b></li><li><b>Do you have any other route options? </b></li></ul></div><p></p>Jenny Lake Rangershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07846900619045661147noreply@blogger.com