Wyoming · Rock climbing · Alta

Northwest Ridge

Alpine line in the lower-to-middle range of Teewinot's 25 catalogued routes.

5.7+
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is Northwest Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name Northwest Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

    Park closure covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction in the South End of the Park

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction on HWY 26/89/191

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Grand Teton National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 25 routes catalogued in the Teewinot sector of Grand Teton National Park, this alpine line sits in the lower-to-middle range of the crag's 3rd to 5.13- span.

Photo of the crag

Grand Teton National Park — the crag this route is on
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: lamblukas, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

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