Nez Perce Peak, Mountain summit in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US.
Description
Nez Perce Peak is a summit in the central Teton Range within Grand Teton National Park. The peak provides access to several climbing routes that draw mountaineers to this section of the range.
History
The mountain carries a name honoring the Nez Perce people, a Native American nation with historical ties to this region. Mountaineers first reached the summit in 1929 through demanding climbing conditions on the exposed terrain.
Culture
The peak forms part of the Cathedral Group within Grand Teton National Park, which attracts over 3 million visitors each year for outdoor activities.
Practical
Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and prepare for changing mountain weather that shifts rapidly at elevation. Information and climbing supplies are available in nearby park communities.
Did you know?
The Chief Joseph Buttress route involves hundreds of feet of exposed rock climbing with multiple pitches. The Northwest Ledge allows climbers to reach the summit in a single day without overnight camping.
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