Middle Teton!

On Saturday, August 9, 2008, Jeremy, step-son Robert Klarman, son-in-law Thomas Shupe and myself decided to take a little stroll up to the top of the Middle Teton in the Grand Teton National Park. We hit the trail at 5:30 AM and arrived back at the parking lot at 7:00 PM (and drove back to the Ogden area after getting something to eat in Jackson). Just for the record, it was an incredible experience, but very physically taxing to say the least.

The night before we did a little sightseeing. This picture was taken at Jackson Lake Lodge.



A pretty great view from Oxbow Bend on the Snake River at dusk.



The morning light as we began our ascent up the trail. The night before had a lot of rain thus causing the valley to be full of fog. The day itself had glorious weather providing us with outstanding views all day long.



Our first look at the Middle Teton early in the morning.

The first of numerous boulder fields that we had to cross on the way to the top.




We had some spectacular views of the Grand Teton. We were enthralled over the clouds forming when they would hit the peak and then dissipate a short time later.



The group takes a rest after a strenuous hike up a boulder field and over a snowfield just past the Meadows area. (I think we all decided that we really took the wrong route for this part of the hike. It did provide some great scenery, though)



We were amazed that delicate flowers could grow in this harsh environment.

This picture was taken from the saddle area prior to our final ascent. There was still a lot of snow and ice in the lakes for August.



Pictures of the team: Jay, Jeremy, Robert, Tom








Video from the Top!