The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Teton Pass
Explore Backcountry Skiing RoutesOffers great backcountry touring through many bowls and ridgelines. The gradients are varied allowing access for all abilities.
Top 6 backcountry skiing routes in Teton Pass
1
Mount Elly Skintrack
This is a popular skin track for skiers and snowboarders and accesses the gladed south side of the road. It is generally a gentle slope that is easy to navigate and a great way to access some very fun terrain....
2
Taylor Ascent
It is important to stress this route is one of several potential winter routes, and the summer route is very different from this. This is a challenging skin; budget at least 2....
3
Taylor East Face
The east face of Taylor Mountain is a long and exhilarating ski. This route is full of small rocks and features to jump off with plenty of options for advanced riders anywhere along the ridge....
4
Big Piney
This is a fantastic tree skiing zone full large old pine trees that is ideal for solid skiers that are confident in the trees and have a strong sense of adventure....
5
Second Turn
This is a very straightforward and fun run to ski, with widely spaced trees and several small features. It requires a bit more walking to get back to the parking lot from, though this means it is less likely to be tracked up by other skiers....
6
Chicken Scratch
This is a short but steep north facing run off the top of Glory with features everywhere. It is classic Teton style mini golf terrain, full of mandatory cliffs and lots of rock....
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