The Teton Climbers’ Coalition (TCC) has launched a community-led audit of Rock Springs Buttress (RSB) as part of its Climbing Area Modernization (CAM) Project, an initiative dedicated to ensuring the safety, sustainability, and longevity of Jackson Hole’s climbing areas.
Located on Bridger-Teton National Forest land adjacent to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, RSB is a ca. 1,000-foot, south-facing wall that has become one of the area’s most popular multi-pitch climbing destinations. Development since the early 2000s has produced a mix of trad, mixed, and alpine sport routes—some now approaching two decades old.
Recent TCC inspections have revealed concerns, including loose bolts and anchors, abandoned equipment and trail erosion along the base of the wall. In July 2025, more than half the bolts on the route Birthday Suit required tightening, while climbers reported being able to turn bolts by hand on Do It for Doug.
The Rock Springs Buttress Audit will:
- Inspect and document the condition of bolts, anchors, and fixed hardware.
- Identify and prioritize routes requiring maintenance or replacement.
- Begin planning for a stewardship project to address erosion at the base of the wall.
How to Participate
TCC invites climbers to join the audit by:
- Climbing and inspecting routes, photographing suspect hardware and noting conditions and needed actions in TCC’s shared Google spreadsheet.
- Packing out trash and abandoned gear.
- Noting any stewardship concerns related to RSB.
“Rock Springs Buttress is one of the crown jewels of climbing in the Tetons,” said Christian Beckwith, executive director of the TCC. “With help from the climbing community, we can keep it safe, sustainable, and accessible for years to come.”