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With spring (summer?!?) now officially upon us, le With spring (summer?!?) now officially upon us, let's take a moment to appreciate the magnificent new paint job adorning the boulders at the Teton Boulder Park. Applied at the end of last autumn, the speckled gray and white custom paint job comes complete with dashes of yellow — about as nice an approximation of lichen-flecked Teton gneiss as you could hope to find outside of the Tetons themselves. Even better, Chris Owen managed to re-set the park with some truly great problems before winter settled in. The Boulder Park is singular: a public climbing installation that inspires today's climbers, honors the pioneers and pays tribute to those we've lost to the mountains, all at the same time. Thank you, @tetonparksandrec, for your ongoing stewardship, and a paint job very well done indeed.
"Supporting The Teton Climbers' Coalition is a no‑ "Supporting The Teton Climbers' Coalition is a no‑brainer. I really appreciate all the hard work the TCC is putting in. Life gets busy and I don’t always have the time or energy to advocate for necessary changes. By supporting the TCC, I’m confident the issues that need attention are being addressed."—TCC Founding Member Ryan Burke What Teton climber inspires you the most? "Although he died in an avalanche more than a decade ago, my all-time climbing mentor in the Tetons will always be Jarad Spackman. I think of his ethos every time I step foot on Teton soil. He inspired me to push my limits and always find a reason to laugh afterward. Jarad is who I aspire to emulate." Best adventure in the Tetons? "After Jarad's death, I spread his ashes on 50 different summits that traversed the entire Teton skyline in order to honor his impact. I started on Ranger Peak and ended on Teton Pass seven days later. This is my favorite Teton adventure because it reminds me to say hello to Jarad's effervescent power every time I'm near a Teton peak." Learn how you can become a Founding Member at https://tetonclimbers.com/membership/ Thanks, @ryan_burke11!
"The Tetons are where I learned to climb, ski, and "The Tetons are where I learned to climb, ski, and navigate the mountains, among many other firsts. Supporting the TCC felt like a natural way for me to give back to the landscape and community that has given me so much."—TCC Founding Member Crista Valentino Started climbing in: 2012 Favorite climb in the Tetons: Petzoldt Route on the Grand Teton First climb in the Tetons: Teewinot. And I was grossly unprepared. Best adventure she has had in the Tetons: Spending the night in an unplanned bivy in the Gunsight Notch. Maybe not the best adventure – but definitely the most memorable. One small lesson the Tetons taught her the hard way: Dollar store tinfoil is no match for a climbing pack. First climbing partners in the Tetons: Hadden Goodman and Emily Bodner One piece of climbing gear she never leaves behind: Headlamp Support your local climbing organization. Become a Founding Member in 2026 and get a limited edition TCC Founding Member T-shirt designed by Kelly Halpin featuring the Grand Traverse. https://tetonclimbers.com/membership/ Thanks, @cristaa_v!
Happy International Women’s Day! A gentle reminde Happy International Women’s Day! A gentle reminder that applications for the 2026 Women's Grand Scholarship close March 29. Learn more here: https://tetonclimbers.com/2025/12/29/2026-womens-grand-scholarship-applications-now-open/
Our final Safe Climbing Initiative classes of the Our final Safe Climbing Initiative classes of the 2025-'26 season are coming right up! This weekend, Sevve Stember of the Warrior's Way will teach two "Falling & Commitment" classes at the Rec Center Climbing Gym. The five-hour classes address the fear of falling and improving commitment. Both are sold out. Next Tuesday, March 10, will mark our final SCI class of the season: the Spanish-language "Limpieza de Rutas Deportivas." Domina las técnicas para limpiar anclajes de manera segura, rapelar y seguir la etiqueta en la zona de escalada para garantizar un descenso sin contratiempos. Spaces for this class are still available. Sign up today at https://tetonclimbers.com/safe-climbing-initiative/
"I support the Teton Climbers’ Coalition because t "I support the Teton Climbers’ Coalition because they get things done. Their successful lobbying effort resulted in a bigger climbing gym, but my enthusiasm really surged when they led the charge to improve the beat-down user trail to Delta Lake in Grand Teton National Park, something that had for many years degraded to a condition that hurt the eyes and damped the spirits. "To help with these and many other programs, I’m all in."—Adventure photographer Wade McCoy Join Wade in supporting your local climbing organization. Become a Founding Member of the TCC today at https://tetonclimbers.com/membership/
Hoping to climb the Grand this summer but not sure Hoping to climb the Grand this summer but not sure what to expect? Part 2 of our "Climbing the Grand" series has you covered. The class, which will take place Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30-7:30 at the Rec Center climbing gym, will explore: • Fixed lines: soloing v. belayed ascent • Multi-pitch communication and transitions • What to expect on OS, Upper Exum • Turn-around points • Building and breaking down trad anchors • Pre-rigging rappels • Lowering • Managing crowded rappels All SCI classes are taught by Exum and Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. Learn more and register at https://tetonclimbers.com/safe-climbing-initiative/
"I joined the TCC because the Tetons have always b "I joined the TCC because the Tetons have always been deeply meaningful to me, and climbing there has shaped my confidence and connection to the outdoors. Climbing has also been an important part of my healing and personal growth, and supporting an organization that works to protect access, foster community, and make climbing more inclusive is a way I can give back to a place that has given me so much. "I'm grateful for all the work TCC does and I'm excited to be a part of it!"—TCC Founding Member Sarah Finlay Join Sarah in becoming a Founding Member of the TCC at https://tetonclimbers.com/membership/ @sarah.anbumalar Photo: Morgan McGlashon @morgankelsey
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