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Yes! We made it. All the way up and all the way down- no small task. This route is burly almost from the start. I say almost- because the canoe to the base of the mountain is pretty cush. Although- you must beware of rogue winds and the rogue waves that follow. Our weather forecast was not ideal- I was squirming looking for a way out of the rain- but Steve and Mark brought with them the benevolent weather gods. They shined their light down on us- and urged us towards the cumbre of Mt. Moran, the lone Teton.

I must say, my favorite part of the trip was how the weather did not hold back its magnificent glory- it simply had good timing. Which, I must say, is everything- in this business of mountain climbing. My favorite part was cooking pizza for us in the hail storm- watching swirling dark clouds and the patterns on the lakes below- just after summitting. Then, to our amazement- over tea, watching two full rainbows imitate themselves over Jackson lake in all their colorful glory.

It was a perfect welcome back to the Tetons. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides rules!