Mount Wister, Mountain summit in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US.
Mount Wister reaches an elevation of 11,495 feet with steep rocky slopes that extend from Avalanche Canyon to its granite peak.
Phil Smith completed the first documented climb of Mount Wister in 1928, establishing initial routes through the mountain's challenging terrain.
The mountain carries the name of Owen Wister, an American writer who explored and documented the Wyoming landscapes in the late 1800s.
Climbers access Mount Wister from Taggart Lake Trailhead, requiring permits from Jenny Lake Ranger Station for overnight camping in Avalanche Canyon.
Located at coordinates 43.701664° N and 110.816948° W, Mount Wister ranks as the sixteenth highest peak among 81 summits in Grand Teton National Park.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 43.70196,-110.81724
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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