Wyoming · Rock climbing · Alta

The Snazette

Mid-range alpine line among a dozen routes at Cathedral Buttress.

5.10
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is The Snazette open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name The Snazette, 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 The Snazette

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.

One of a dozen routes catalogued at Cathedral Buttress, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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