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Nez Perce Rock Climbing

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Routes in Nez Perce

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	Direct South Ridge T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Direct South Ridge, Garnet Traverse Variation T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	East Hourglass Couloir T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Mod. Snow
	Northwest Couloirs T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b

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Elevation:	11,901 ft	3,627 m
GPS:	43.7193, -110.7976 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

One of the more prominent peaks in the Tetons, Nez Perce towers over the valley south of the Middle and Grand Teton. When approaching via Garnet Canyon, the peak is to your left (south) and makes up a large portion of the skyline. There are several technical climbs on just about every aspect, though some suffer from poor rock quality.

The classic route on the peak is the South Ridge. Just about every route could be climbed in a (long) day from the valley, but a start from within Garnet Canyon (either the Platforms or Meadows) makes for a less grueling day.

Getting There

Hike up Garnet Canyon from the Lupine Meadows trailhead. Depending on your chosen route, ascend a couloir above the Platforms or continue up the drainage angling N of the Middle Teton.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Nez Perce

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b 4 ● Northwest Couloirs Trad, Alpine 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 19 ● Direct South Ridge Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Direct South Ridge, Garnet Trave… Trad, Alpine 3 pitches