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Lower Saddle Approach 2012

SEPTEMBER 8 ,2012

The approach the the Lower saddle remains snow-free. Recently, however, the water source at the Lower

Saddle has only been productive after midday.

AUGUST 16, 2012

Approach to the Lower Saddle is snow free.

The Meadows - 8/16/12

Fireweed - 8/16/12

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The Moraine - 8/16/12

AUGUST 15, 2012

Remember that shortcutting not only causes erosion and signficant resource damage, but

may be cause for citation by a backcountry ranger. Please remain on the well travelled and

marked trails in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park.

JULY 14, 2012

No ice axe needed to approach the Lower Saddle.

The Meadows - 7/14/12

JULY 5, 2012

The fixed rope is melted out on the Lower Saddle headwall. No ice axe necessary to reach

the Lower Saddle.

JUNE 30, 2012

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Photo of headwall to access the Lower Saddle. Ice axe and good boots recommended.

Caves, Moraine and Lower Saddle camping sites are dry.

JUNE 28, 2012

Most parties are using the Summer/Fall route up from the Petzolt Caves. The Headwall

below the Saddle is still steep snow. Ice axe is mandatory and crampons are nice for folks

with limited snow skills.

JUNE 23, 2012

The trail is patchy between the Platforms & Meadows and melting fast. Most of trail to the

Petzoldt Caves is showing as well. The winter approach is still possible to the Moraine, but

the Caves Trail may be good to go soon. All snow above the Caves.

View of the headwall above the Meadows - 6/23/12

JUNE 15, 2012

The Garnet Canyon Trail is clear to the Platforms. Significant snow persists above on the

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approach to the Lower Saddle. The snow is firm especially in the morning and ice axe and

crampons are recommended.

View of the Meadows - 6/15/12

View of Lower Saddle Headwall - 6/15/12

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Lower Saddle - most campsites are snow free and the bear box is melted out - 6/15/12

JUNE 11, 2012

Photo looking up-canyon from the Meadows to the Middle Teton

Photo (below) taken looking up through the Moraine to access the Lower Saddle.

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JUNE 7, 2012

Ice axe and Crampons still recommended to get to the Lower Saddle and to descend the

Grand.

Meadows - 6/6/12

JUNE 4, 2012

The trail to the Platforms is mostly snow free. Some patched still linger just below the

Platforms. Above the Platforms is mostly snow. The headwalls above the Meadows and the

Moraine Camp are 100% snow and the winter route is recommended. The fixed line is still

under snow.

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