Buck Mountain and Mt Wister on 12/13/23
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. As we move into the winter season please be aware of a few reminders and some new things as well...A couple more pictures of the range from December 13, 2023: 
- 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 Teton Area Avalanche Forecast and Snowpack Summary.
- 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.
- Does your group have the skills, knowledge and training to travel in avalanche terrain?
- Are you carrying transceivers, shovels and probes?
- Can you self-rescue? Do you have a plan?
- Do you know the emergency number?
- Have you checked the current avalanche forecast and weather forecast?
- Have you checked out with someone?
- Do you have any other route options?
Avalanche Canyon and the Cathedral Group from the south
Jenny and Jackson Lakes remain open