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"""The Teton guidebook I wish I had 5 years ago"" - Dalton Johnson, Men's Journal Features 932 routes including dozens of new routes and a new chapter on the Grand Traverse All-new aerial photography with detailed route overlays This fourth edition of A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range--years in the making--includes 932 routes on more than 235 peaks and canyon walls. For each route, longtime Teton climbing ranger Renny Jackson supplies difficulty classification, first ascent information, and access to the route, and, as needed, also includes approach considerations, route and/or pitch details, and route of descent. He notes the estimated time needed for the climb and any additional protection needs. Cross-references for each route shown on the topographic figures help climbers quickly find the route details they need. Readers will find a greatly expanded section on the history of climbing in the Tetons along with updated information about geology, climatology, preparation, regulations, and ethics. Jackson also covers possible traverses and enchainments (linking up several routes). A new section explaining route descriptions, maps, and difficulty ratings enhances this edition's usability, and a complete list of Jackson's favorite climbs rounds out this essential guide."

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"Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, making it an ideal resource for planning itineraries.-- ""Midwest Book Review"" The first evening I cracked open the 4th edition of A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range I underlined, sticky-noted, and dogeared countless pages with climbs I will return for on my next trip to the range. Not only is this book perfect for planning upcoming trips, but it has also helped me figure out where I went wrong on previous outings in the Tetons. The topos are easy to follow and route descriptions are stellar.--Dalton Johnson ""Men's Journal"""

"The first evening I cracked open the 4th edition of A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range I underlined, sticky-noted, and dogeared countless pages with climbs I will return for on my next trip to the range. Not only is this book perfect for planning upcoming trips, but it has also helped me figure out where I went wrong on previous outings in the Tetons. The topos are easy to follow and route descriptions are stellar.--Dalton Johnson ""Men's Journal"""

"Essential reading for climbers planning an adventure in what is perhaps Wyoming's most spectacular mountain range.... ""A Climber's Guide"" shares a wealth of information about climbing in the Tetons, including routes and tips and a history of the region.--Gwen Dilworth ""The Times-Independent"" Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, making it an ideal resource for planning itineraries.-- ""Midwest Book Review"" The first evening I cracked open the 4th edition of A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range I underlined, sticky-noted, and dogeared countless pages with climbs I will return for on my next trip to the range. Not only is this book perfect for planning upcoming trips, but it has also helped me figure out where I went wrong on previous outings in the Tetons. The topos are easy to follow and route descriptions are stellar.--Dalton Johnson ""Men's Journal"""

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A climber with over 50 years of experience, Renny Jackson worked as a climbing ranger for 34 years at Denali and Grand Teton National Parks before retiring in 2010. Leigh Ortenburger was the original author of A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range and his work continues to inform the current edition. He passed away in 1991. Greg Winston's landscape and nature images are widely published, and he has helped create natural history documentaries broadcast by National Geographic and the BBC. Visit him online at gregwinstonphoto.com.

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