OMG, I so scared of heights. But I want to climb this. I'm old, and this is in my backyard, but I want to climb this. Such a great climb video of this peak! I love it!
Clint, A well warranted fear, although one you can overcome! Start taking small steps and you will reach that goal if you really want it. Hope to see you out on the trail and in the hills!
I plan on doing this hike in July. I was nervous about down climbing instead of rappelling but this video gave me some confidence. My party is very fit and we’ve free soloed before so I don’t think it should be an issue. But if we feel something is unsafe we can always choose not to summit. I’m excited.
Antonio, If you have a solid climbing background you should be all set. The terrain is not all that difficult just rather exposed. The route finding can be a a little challenging above the technical sections. Just keep looking for the easy way. Sounds like you adopt a similar motto as myself...we keep climbing until it doesn't make sense. Oh...and you should be excited...it's the Grand Fucking Teton!
Feeling the same following this - my research I indicated that this is the most technical part of the climb... But you just need 3 points of contact, good experience and a head for heights. Can you confirm that this is the most technical part of the climb? And that you did not rapell down? (Giving way to those coming up of course) Thank you in advance
@@cntfinkvaname0 This is the most technical section of the climb. The biggest issue during the climbing season is rain events that ice up afterwards. Following the weather can solve that issue. And yes...this is the route we down climb. The rappel can be down with a single 60m rope if you rap to the skiers left off the rappel anchor.
Dude awesome vid! I’m looking at potentially scrambling up The Grand next month. In your opinion what was the most difficult portion of the route? I’ve done some 4th class expose routes before (Mount Sill, Borah Peak in snow, Dragon Peak Sierras) But haven’t done any 5.4 routes. I do have some rock climbing experience (lead 5.6-5.9 routes). Thanks for the footy!
The route itself is not difficult. The climbing is arguably not even 5.4. The route finding is generally the cruz. The additional crux is the crowds. When we solo the route we generally do this later in the day to avoid the crowds and with an exceptional weather window so as not to be impacted by T-storms during the monsoon like we are having now. With 30+ years of climbing under my belt and 20 years of mountain rescue experience I generally recommend folks learn the route before trying to solo it. Those recommendations generally keep you from being a statistic. But I digress...Thanks for watching and climb on my friend!
If you like ice, snow and difficult conditions the first week of December is perfect...not really the climbing season. Be sure to have your alpine game together!
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Thanks for the reply. What do you think is the best time of year to do this route in dry conditions? I have been looking at it for a while.
@@tomaskazokas8123 The best time of the year is historically the last week of July and the first week of August. I was up there yesterday and it is August dry... :( If the fires pick up again it shuts things down with air quality issues.
How would you rate the difficulty? I'm thinking of heading up solo and seeing if I can meet up with a group at the saddle. I'm primarily a sport climber in the 5.10 range, but I've seen videos of the OS from everything of people with a full alpine racks to madmen like you in running shorts and a selfie stick!
Hey Buddy! Thanks for reaching out. The difficult is not very difficult. The route finding is the trick to the efficiency. I have been climbing the hill for over 20 years with 50 ascents. Thus my systems are dialed. Have low expectations, give yourself way more time than you think and have fun with it. The exposure is real although the climbing fun and easy. Oh...and there are only a couple days out of the year short shorts are even reasonable ;)
@richardwootten442 Thank for reaching out and watching. You’re not completely off base although in my opinion Longs is a little easier, more like hiking with less route finding. Especially considering there are spray painted dots leading you to the summit. The trail head on longs starts at 10k. On the Grand 6k and more milage on the Grand. So a little different on the effort. The climbing isn’t all that difficult on the grand although as you mention…the exposure is far more real.
You are correct. We started up the Owen's Chimney then traveled climbers right across the Cat Walk. We then climbed the Sargents chimney although it is not filmed. The Cat Walk brings you to nearly the same place as climbing the Owen''s Chimney...just under Sargent's Chimney.
Yo amazing video! I am a solo climber and really want to do this. I've been looking to go with somebody or hire a guide. Do you have any recommendations/ offer a guiding service? Thanks in advance for your help :)
If you're a competent climber with some experience do it on your own and rappel down. If you're inexperienced I'd hire exum guides. But if you climb and hike regularly it'll be a very fun thing to do on your own or with a trusted partner. I recommend rappelling down highly but the climb up is manageable with no gear if comfortable
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute another rooky question for you... Do you climb up and down cube point ropeless? I didn't crack the grand yet but did middle and it was super fun. Still bouncing around the valley... Thanks for your help!!
@@Josh-lo7jh While Cube Point is a relatively easy climb although the exposure is different. The decent is down a loose gulley. So no rope necessary for the downhill "scree ski". If you haven't been up the East Ridge of Buck yet I would get that on your list. Feel free to keep reaching out!
That depends on a few factors: technical abilities, fitness and Most locals and strong parties are doing it in a day from trailhead to summit to trailhead ranging from 8-18 hours. Most folks coming in from out of the area take at least one overnight and many take two nights. This was around and 8 to 9 hour trip for us.
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute uf ! That’s amazing! I was born in mountains , so I completely ready for this challenge, first I saw this video I want to do the same! It’s an amazing 🤩 I was there 3 days ago, and I had a strong feeling that I want to climb to the top ! Thank you for your answer a lot! U rock ! ))))
This was on August 7th...FYI...it is often way too cold by the end of August to do it in this form. There is a short wether window every year that provides these conditions. Thanks for watching!
The down climb is as straight forward climb up. Not really any harder. If your route finding is on point the route is cruiser. The climbing is east although the exposure real.
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute sweet! Thank you. And also, if we do decide to bring a rope... Would a single 60m rope suffice for the rappels?? I've been reading you need a 70m unless you do rapp a specific section
@@ProfessionalJerry there are two rappels. There is a down climb to avoid the Sargents Chimney rappel. I recommend it as that rappel is a time suck and no necessary. You only need a 60m rope for the main rappel despite what the guidebook says. Throw your ropes to the skiers left / climbers right and a 60m hits the ground with a few feet to spare. Save the weigh and just bring one 60m!
OMG, I so scared of heights. But I want to climb this. I'm old, and this is in my backyard, but I want to climb this. Such a great climb video of this peak! I love it!
Clint, A well warranted fear, although one you can overcome! Start taking small steps and you will reach that goal if you really want it. Hope to see you out on the trail and in the hills!
Excellent video. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
I plan on doing this hike in July. I was nervous about down climbing instead of rappelling but this video gave me some confidence.
My party is very fit and we’ve free soloed before so I don’t think it should be an issue. But if we feel something is unsafe we can always choose not to summit. I’m excited.
Antonio, If you have a solid climbing background you should be all set. The terrain is not all that difficult just rather exposed. The route finding can be a a little challenging above the technical sections. Just keep looking for the easy way. Sounds like you adopt a similar motto as myself...we keep climbing until it doesn't make sense. Oh...and you should be excited...it's the Grand Fucking Teton!
Feeling the same following this - my research I indicated that this is the most technical part of the climb... But you just need 3 points of contact, good experience and a head for heights.
Can you confirm that this is the most technical part of the climb? And that you did not rapell down? (Giving way to those coming up of course)
Thank you in advance
@@cntfinkvaname0 This is the most technical section of the climb. The biggest issue during the climbing season is rain events that ice up afterwards. Following the weather can solve that issue. And yes...this is the route we down climb. The rappel can be down with a single 60m rope if you rap to the skiers left off the rappel anchor.
SO SICK! I'm heading up OS Sept 7. Cant wait
Thanks buddy! Enjoy the climb!!
Dude awesome vid! I’m looking at potentially scrambling up The Grand next month. In your opinion what was the most difficult portion of the route? I’ve done some 4th class expose routes before (Mount Sill, Borah Peak in snow, Dragon Peak Sierras) But haven’t done any 5.4 routes. I do have some rock climbing experience (lead 5.6-5.9 routes). Thanks for the footy!
The route itself is not difficult. The climbing is arguably not even 5.4. The route finding is generally the cruz. The additional crux is the crowds. When we solo the route we generally do this later in the day to avoid the crowds and with an exceptional weather window so as not to be impacted by T-storms during the monsoon like we are having now. With 30+ years of climbing under my belt and 20 years of mountain rescue experience I generally recommend folks learn the route before trying to solo it. Those recommendations generally keep you from being a statistic. But I digress...Thanks for watching and climb on my friend!
Great views, thinking about making this trip first week in december . Snow pretty harsh that time? Any pointers?
If you like ice, snow and difficult conditions the first week of December is perfect...not really the climbing season. Be sure to have your alpine game together!
Footage Quality is absolutely amazing! What did you film this on?
GoPro 8...there is no color editing...this is raw footage
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Absolutely stunning!
Sweet video and great skills! I like your style! Did you also downclimb or did rappel?
Thank you and thanks for watching. We down climbed. It saves you a lot of headaches as the rappel often has a line up. Be well!
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Thanks for the reply. What do you think is the best time of year to do this route in dry conditions? I have been looking at it for a while.
@@tomaskazokas8123 The best time of the year is historically the last week of July and the first week of August. I was up there yesterday and it is August dry... :( If the fires pick up again it shuts things down with air quality issues.
Sick
Climbing the Grand always is! Thanks for the view! Climb on my friend!
Selfie stick in hand the entire route? 😂😂 Legend
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How would you rate the difficulty? I'm thinking of heading up solo and seeing if I can meet up with a group at the saddle. I'm primarily a sport climber in the 5.10 range, but I've seen videos of the OS from everything of people with a full alpine racks to madmen like you in running shorts and a selfie stick!
Hey Buddy! Thanks for reaching out. The difficult is not very difficult. The route finding is the trick to the efficiency. I have been climbing the hill for over 20 years with 50 ascents. Thus my systems are dialed. Have low expectations, give yourself way more time than you think and have fun with it. The exposure is real although the climbing fun and easy. Oh...and there are only a couple days out of the year short shorts are even reasonable ;)
Looks roughly comparable to doing Longs Peak. More exposed, but similar effort/technicality. Off base in that thought?
@richardwootten442 Thank for reaching out and watching. You’re not completely off base although in my opinion Longs is a little easier, more like hiking with less route finding. Especially considering there are spray painted dots leading you to the summit. The trail head on longs starts at 10k. On the Grand 6k and more milage on the Grand. So a little different on the effort. The climbing isn’t all that difficult on the grand although as you mention…the exposure is far more real.
LOL, thats a real dance party!!
Never miss a chance to shake our a..!
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute respect!!
Did you guys rappel or climb down?
We down climbed
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute thanks! This is just the video I’ve been looking for to gauge those particular spots
@@guitar333 Stoked it could be of help!
We’ll done!
Thank you!
Did you guys not climb Sargent's Chimney? Seems like you guys just traversed right after Owen's Chimney.
You are correct. We started up the Owen's Chimney then traveled climbers right across the Cat Walk. We then climbed the Sargents chimney although it is not filmed. The Cat Walk brings you to nearly the same place as climbing the Owen''s Chimney...just under Sargent's Chimney.
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Cool, thanks. Just trying to gather some beta before giving this a shot.
@@alehax27 Awesome! Climb on my friend!
Yo amazing video! I am a solo climber and really want to do this. I've been looking to go with somebody or hire a guide. Do you have any recommendations/ offer a guiding service? Thanks in advance for your help :)
Josh, Thanks for the feedback and following along! You want to look into Exum Guides or Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. Climb on buddy!
If you're a competent climber with some experience do it on your own and rappel down. If you're inexperienced I'd hire exum guides. But if you climb and hike regularly it'll be a very fun thing to do on your own or with a trusted partner. I recommend rappelling down highly but the climb up is manageable with no gear if comfortable
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute another rooky question for you... Do you climb up and down cube point ropeless? I didn't crack the grand yet but did middle and it was super fun. Still bouncing around the valley... Thanks for your help!!
@@Josh-lo7jh While Cube Point is a relatively easy climb although the exposure is different. The decent is down a loose gulley. So no rope necessary for the downhill "scree ski". If you haven't been up the East Ridge of Buck yet I would get that on your list. Feel free to keep reaching out!
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How long it takes ? To climb and to go down ?
That depends on a few factors: technical abilities, fitness and
Most locals and strong parties are doing it in a day from trailhead to summit to trailhead ranging from 8-18 hours. Most folks coming in from out of the area take at least one overnight and many take two nights.
This was around and 8 to 9 hour trip for us.
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute uf ! That’s amazing! I was born in mountains , so I completely ready for this challenge, first I saw this video I want to do the same! It’s an amazing 🤩 I was there 3 days ago, and I had a strong feeling that I want to climb to the top ! Thank you for your answer a lot! U rock ! ))))
@@paulmelnyk6897 Climbing is life buddy...But you know that...keep getting it!
what month was this recorded?
This was on August 7th...FYI...it is often way too cold by the end of August to do it in this form. There is a short wether window every year that provides these conditions. Thanks for watching!
How's the downclimb? Me and my bro are thinking about solo up, and rappel down
The down climb is as straight forward climb up. Not really any harder. If your route finding is on point the route is cruiser. The climbing is east although the exposure real.
@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute sweet! Thank you.
And also, if we do decide to bring a rope... Would a single 60m rope suffice for the rappels?? I've been reading you need a 70m unless you do rapp a specific section
@@ProfessionalJerry there are two rappels. There is a down climb to avoid the Sargents Chimney rappel. I recommend it as that rappel is a time suck and no necessary. You only need a 60m rope for the main rappel despite what the guidebook says. Throw your ropes to the skiers left / climbers right and a 60m hits the ground with a few feet to spare. Save the weigh and just bring one 60m!