Teton Range

The Teton Range is a mountain range in northwestern Wyoming, distinguished by rugged peaks and a steep, prominent eastern face.

Rocky Mountains: A major mountain system extending from western Canada through the western United States. The Tetons form a distinct range within the Rocky Mountain system.
Teton Range uplift: The geologic rise of the Teton Range associated with movement along the Teton Fault. Uplift raised the mountains above the subsiding valley of Jackson Hole.
Grand Teton: The highest peak in the Teton Range, rising to 13,775 feet in northwestern Wyoming. Its summit is the range’s highest point and defining landmark.
Mountaineering: The sport and practice of climbing mountains, often involving technical terrain and specialized equipment. The Tetons’ steep faces and exposed ridges attract technical climbers.
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: A large, interconnected region of wildlands and ecological processes centered on Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. The Tetons form a prominent southern part of this connected ecosystem.
Wyoming: A landlocked state in the western United States, characterized by high plains and mountain ranges. The Teton Range occupies northwestern Wyoming near the Idaho border.
Normal fault: A fracture in Earth’s crust along which one block moves downward relative to another. The Teton Fault is a normal fault that separates the range from Jackson Hole.
Mount Owen: A 12,928-foot peak in the Teton Range, north of Grand Teton. It is one of the range’s prominent high summits.
Teton Range climbing history: The record of exploration and technical ascents in the Teton Range. Climbing history documents changing routes, techniques, and access in the range.
Wildlife of Grand Teton National Park: The diverse animal life inhabiting Grand Teton National Park and its surrounding habitats. The range’s elevation zones and valleys support varied wildlife habitats.

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