Friday, 3 May 2018
The Grand Tetons may be the most photogenic mountains on Earth, so please excuse me for an excessive number of photos!
When viewed from the east, the Tetons arise from the high plains without any foothills or other indication that high mountains are nigh. They arise almost 7000 ft (2100 m) from the relatively flat plain to the east. Striking. Beautiful. Imposing.
The Grand Tetons may be the most photogenic mountains on Earth, so please excuse me for an excessive number of photos!
When viewed from the east, the Tetons arise from the high plains without any foothills or other indication that high mountains are nigh. They arise almost 7000 ft (2100 m) from the relatively flat plain to the east. Striking. Beautiful. Imposing.
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| The Tetons arising from the plain. |
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| Panoramic view from the Cunningham Cabin site. |
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| We were quickly transported back to winter. This photo shows snowfall strata on the side of the road. |
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| Lots of snow in front of the "Cathedral Group", the highest peaks in the Tetons. |
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| The peaks are almost 14,000 ft (4250 m) above sea level, and the winds at the top are fierce. |
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| Every location commands a panorama view. |
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| In summer, Jenny Lake is a popular viewpoint and has a number of interesting hikes. In early May, it is still frozen over, and the trails are impassible without winter mountaineering equipment. |
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| The Teton Glacier, which has retreated significantly over the last 50 years. |
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| The only trail that was passible was the trail to Taggart Lake. |
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| An interesting boulder on the Taggart Lake trail. |
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| Back in 1978, when we were a somewhat younger(!), we took the Taggart Lake trail on x-c skis. |
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| My turn for a comparison. |
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| Like all the lakes in the park, Taggart Lake was still frozen over. |
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| A final panorama of Taggart Lake. |
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