Buck Mountain, Mountain summit in Teton County, United States
Description
Buck Mountain is a summit in the Teton Range located within Grand Teton National Park at an elevation of 11,943 feet (3,640 meters). The peak sits in a landscape of rocky slopes and ridges, with various climbing routes that access different faces of the mountain from nearby trailheads.
History
The peak was named after one of the early mountaineers who explored the Teton Range during the late 1800s. The area has developed into a known climbing destination within the park over the following decades.
Culture
The peak serves as a training ground for mountaineers who practice technical climbing skills on routes ranging from class 3 to grade 5.8.
Practical
Visitors should prepare for high-altitude conditions and rocky terrain, particularly along the exposed sections of the climb. Experience with mountaineering and proper equipment are important for anyone attempting this peak.
Did you know?
Timberline Lake rests on the eastern slopes of Buck Mountain, while the Alaska Basin Trail traverses the western side into Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
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