The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Grand Teton National Park
Explore Backcountry Skiing RoutesArguably the quintessential mecca of ski mountaineering in the US, Grand Teton National Park towers more than 7,000 feet over the quiet Jackson valley below. Classic lines litter the park's nearly 500 square miles, with the bulk of the skiing centered around the Cathedral Group, surrounding The Grand Teton.
Top 14 backcountry skiing routes in Grand Teton National Park
1
Granite Canyon Traverse
To exit Granite Canyon, contour the north facing aspect of Granite Canyon heading east just above the Granite Creek bottom. There is almost always a highly visible traverse already in place, but if not visible, a general rule of thumb is to stay between 50 and 100 yards above the creek bottom on the skier's righthand side....
2
No Shadows
No Shadows is a great introduction to Cody Peak. It is the least steep section, and often the most consistent snow due to it’s particular aspect and typical wind patterns. It is also one of the few runs on Cody that you can see into, provided the cornice isn’t too big....
3
Endless
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
4
Four Shadows
Visible from the top of the Tram, Four Shadows is a premier backcountry run in Jackson. It begins up the ridge from No Shadows past the Triple Cliffs Area. The run is north/northeast facing and often a real beauty of a ski....
5
Mile Long
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
6
B Chute
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
7
Air Force Chute
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
8
Pucker Face
Pucker Face should in fact make you pucker! This bulging face is unsupported, and the snowpack is usually thinner than neighboring areas. There have been more than a few avalanche accidents and fatalities over the years....
9
Cardiac Ridge Bootpack
From the top of the Tram, follow the ridgeline south, keeping the ropeline/ boundary markers on your right. At the far end of Rendezvous Bowl you will reach the backcountry gate (you should have past one gate closer to the top of the Tram already, you will know you are at the correct gate if there are small alpine trees on the other side and the rope line has turned eastward down the hill)....
10
Triple A Couloir
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
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AAA Chute
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
12
Double Dog Leg
Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep. Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon....
13
Once is Enough
Once is Enough is a real gemstone. This highly technical chute is accessed via the Cardiac Ridge Traverse. Ascend the traverse just past the entrance to Four Shadows and then head south, contouring below the summit....
14
Central Couloir
Central Couloir is the north-facing gash separating the rock buttress forming Cody Peak that looks like the craziest ski line anyone could imagine. Though seemingly impossible, this highly technical line is in fact ridden by both skiers and snowboarders alike....
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