Summer WY Partners (Tensleep, Winds, Whatever)

I'm moving to Wyoming for the summer in Hyattville. I'll be a backcountry instructor so I'll have chunks of time off and want to get out and climb. I'll be living near Tensleep so I'll probably spend a lot of time there but would love to go to the Winds or Tetons at some point and do some longish trad peakbagging.

I don't know anyone in WY so please hit me up if this sounds fun. I don't know my work schedule yet but as soon as I do I'm down for planning!

I won't be in WY this summer, but I have a word of advice, having taken various road trips around that state previously. If you are unable to arrange partners in advance, don't be too distraught; you'll be able to find partners pretty easily if you go to the right place. The last few years, Tensleep has had a very active summer scene, with lots of people hanging out for weeks at a time (during July/August) in the free camping area at the top of the old highway. You can go there by yourself, and if you are a competent climber who also has social skills, you will have not trouble finding climbing partners.

The same is also somewhat true of the Tetons. The vast majority of alpine-type areas int he US you would not want to go to sans partner, but the Tetons are different thanks to the Teton Climber's Ranch. During high season (again, July/August), there are lots of climbers around, and finding a partner isn't too difficult. Staying there is a bit pricey, but very much worth it. Of course, some degree of caution is required in going alpine climbing with someone you just met, but I've found that a little bit of intuition about people will go a long way. Also, if you can't find a partner for any given day while in the Tetons, it is no big deal, since there are tons of fantastic solo-able 3rd and 4th class adventures in that range.

Despite it's reputation as a climber's town, I've found that Lander is a bit more difficult a place to just roll in to and find a partner. It just isn't quite as in-vogue (crowded) as Tensleep these days, which is good if youlike quiet crags, but bad if you are solo and partnerless. And of course, you'll need to take a partner with you for the Winds.

Hey man,

It's a ways from Tensleep, but I'll be spending some weekends in Vedauwoo this summer, if you want to try and meet up down there.

Joe

Id be up for coming up and joining you when you have time off. Shoot me a PM hopefully we can meet up.

JCM wrote:I won't be in WY this summer, but I have a word of advice, having taken various road trips around that state previously. If you are unable to arrange partners in advance, don't be too distraught; you'll be able to find partners pretty easily if you go to the right place. The last few years, Tensleep has had a very active summer scene, with lots of people hanging out for weeks at a time (during July/August) in the free camping area at the top of the old highway. You can go there by yourself, and if you are a competent climber who also has social skills, you will have not trouble finding climbing partners. The same is also somewhat true of the Tetons. The vast majority of alpine-type areas int he US you would not want to go to sans partner, but the Tetons are different thanks to the Teton Climber's Ranch. During high season (again, July/August), there are lots of climbers around, and finding a partner isn't too difficult. Staying there is a bit pricey, but very much worth it. Of course, some degree of caution is required in going alpine climbing with someone you just met, but I've found that a little bit of intuition about people will go a long way. Also, if you can't find a partner for any given day while in the Tetons, it is no big deal, since there are tons of fantastic solo-able 3rd and 4th class adventures in that range. Despite it's reputation as a climber's town, I've found that Lander is a bit more difficult a place to just roll in to and find a partner. It just isn't quite as in-vogue (crowded) as Tensleep these days, which is good if youlike quiet crags, but bad if you are solo and partnerless. And of course, you'll need to take a partner with you for the Winds.

I'm in Wyoming and always up for some cragging. Email me if/when you have dates.

PM sent.

I'll be working in the Tetons all summer. Let me know if you need a partner.

I live 2 hrs east of Tensleep. I climb in the Bighorns, Winds, and Tetons. Let me know your planned dates and I'll tell you if I can make it. Always looking for new partners.

I will also be looking for Partners tthis summer in the tetons and the winds.

Indeed, breaking into the "local" climbing scene in Lander can be challenging, but if you camp at the park and spend a night or two at the lander bar you'll find others you can climb with. If you go during the week of the international climbers festival, partners will abound, and it's a great week. Lander is a super rad town.

Sagar Gondalia wrote:Indeed, breaking into the "local" climbing scene in Lander can be challenging, but if you camp at the park and spend a night or two at the lander bar you'll find others you can climb with. If you go during the week of the international climbers festival, partners will abound, and it's a great week. Lander is a super rad town.

I'll be in Jackson and free after August 8th.