Wyoming · Rock climbing · Alta

SW Ridge of Albright

The easiest climb at Cathedral Buttress among 12 routes catalogued here.

5.6
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is SW Ridge of Albright open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name SW Ridge of Albright, 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.

Best time to visit SW Ridge of Albright

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    27° / 1°

    16 wet

  2. Feb

    32° / 6°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    42° / 15°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 24°

    10 wet

  5. May

    62° / 33°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 39°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 44°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 42°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 34°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 25°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 15°

    11 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / 4°

    16 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moose, WY, 5.4 mi away at 6,444 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The easiest route catalogued at Cathedral Buttress, this alpine line stands at the entry point of the crag's 5.6–5.12d range.

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Outfitters and businesses near Alta. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

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