Mountain Rescue & Accidents
Experienced and novice mountaineers may become involved in an accident. Take responsibility for the circumstances that are under your control. Climb prepared and carry equipment that would allow you to self-rescue should you encounter difficulties or injury.
Objective hazards include rockfall and falling ice, avalanches, lightning and bad weather. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer and snow can fall during any month. A bluebird day in the morning can easily turn into a hail storm in the afternoon. Consider the escape routes available to you before you start your climb.
Snow can be found in the Tetons year-round. Consider bringing an ice axe through mid-July and know how to use it to self-arrest and self-belay on snow. Snowfield crossings can be extremely hazardous and are the source of serious accidents in the Tetons.
Take responsibility for your safety. While Jenny Lake Rangers are highly skilled and experienced in mountain rescue, many variables may delay or impede a rescue if you should have an accident. Take responsibility for yourself and your partners. Learn about wilderness medicine and be prepared to respond to emergencies.
Objective hazards include rockfall and falling ice, avalanches, lightning and bad weather. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer and snow can fall during any month. A bluebird day in the morning can easily turn into a hail storm in the afternoon. Consider the escape routes available to you before you start your climb.
Snow can be found in the Tetons year-round. Consider bringing an ice axe through mid-July and know how to use it to self-arrest and self-belay on snow. Snowfield crossings can be extremely hazardous and are the source of serious accidents in the Tetons.
Take responsibility for your safety. While Jenny Lake Rangers are highly skilled and experienced in mountain rescue, many variables may delay or impede a rescue if you should have an accident. Take responsibility for yourself and your partners. Learn about wilderness medicine and be prepared to respond to emergencies.
Search & Rescue Operations
SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS
[2009]
May
June
[2009]
May
June
July
July 11: Injured Climber Shorthauled from the west side of Teewinot
SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS
[2008]
August
08/07 Seriously Injured Hiker Located After Major Search
08/08 Injured Climber Rescued from Upper Saddle of Grand Teton
08/10 Climbing Fatality Near Gilkey Tower
08/28 Major Search Conducted for Lost Hiker Near Hidden Falls
July
07/07 Injured Climber Flown from Middle Teton
07/20 Climbing Guide Takes Fatal Fall on Grand Teton
07/21 Investigation Continues on the Grand Teton Climbing Fatality
June
06/24 Injured Climber Evacuated by Helicopter from Teewinot Mountain
May
05/15 Grand Teton National Park Rangers Receive Interior Department Valor Awards
April
No SARs
March
No SARs
February
No SARs
January
No SARs
SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS
[2007]
July
07/08 Hiker Rescued by Helicopter from Granite Canyon
07/06 Backcountry Hiker Rescued from Garnet Canyon
June
No SARs
May
05/02 Names Released on Deceased Climbers
05/01 Bodies of Two Climbers Located on Grand Teton
April
No SARs
March
03/01 Snowboarder Rescued from Granite Canyon
February
02/26 Avalanche Victim Rescued from Granite Canyon
January
No SARs
SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS
[2006]
August
08/06 Injured Exum Guide Rescued, Photos
July
07/31 Injured Climber Flown from Garnet Canyon
07/23 Park Rangers Rescue Injured Climber from Garnet Canyon
07/11 Injured Climber Flown from Death Canyon
June
06/27 Injured Climber Evacuated from Garnet Canyon, Photos
06/06 Further Update on Snake River Accident
06/03 Update on Boating Accident
06/02 Boating Accident Occurs on the Snake River
May
No SARs
April
No SARs
March
03/03 Injured Climber Rescued From Garnet Canyon
February
02/24 Search Conducted for Lost Skiers in Teton Backcountry
02/22 Injured Skier Rescued Near Taggart Lake
02/13 Search Conducted for Lost Snowshoer in Granite Canyon
January
01/27 SAR in Granite Canyon for Overdue Skier
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