The Grand Teton // Owen Spalding it with Blake

The Grand Teton is the crown jewel of Grand Teton National Park and a fitting place for an adventurous reunion with Blake. With around 7,000ft of climbing and some treacherous ice and snow at the summit, Blakes knee’s and nerves will be tested. Aaron also tags along to add an element of nostalgia and to observe Blakes first big day in the mountains in 3 years. The Grand Teton can be dangerous. The weather can quickly change on the Tetons, lightning and snow can happen at almost anytime and we weren’t spared. A snowstorm at the beginning of August blessed us with a small, dangerous layer of snow and ice on the top 3rd of the Owen Spalding route. But with the help of caffeine and some friendly strangers we managed to summit and retreat back to our car unharmed.