The Grand Teton's Upper Exum Route
A few trip reports for April through October
Overview - Upper Exum
Overview - Owen-Spalding
Detailed Look At Specific Route Features
July 17th, 2016 (UXM) PNG Variation
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Overview - Owen-Spalding
Marked-Up Route Photos
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Climber above the crux
Climbers at base of Friction Pitch
Looking down the crux of the Friction Pitch
Climber on Knob Line
Climber on Knob Line
Climber went left (west) off the Knob Line
Climber just above the crux
Jern Dihedral at far left. PNG Dihedral to right of FP
Two climbers at the base of the FP and one on the FP above the crux.
Climber on the Knob Line
On FP, above crux
Going right off Knob Line - toward eastern crest
We prefer going in the other direction but to each his own. The insignificant holds and friction depressions seem slightly better on the western side to us; however, with super sticky shoes you may not notice much difference. We rarely climb with super sticky shoes.
Making the move to the east off the Knob
Just getting started at the base of the Friction Pitch
On the Knobs
Going west
Above the crux - still exercise great care
Variations to the west of the Vag & Knob Lines
Climbers at base of FP
Looking down the FP
Crux is between climber and small ledge in middle of image
She moves from the Knob Line toward the Vag Line
Vag line
This is a friction zone
Climber exiting the Western Chimney at the base of the Friction Pitch
Enjoy Safe Climbing