Claimed to be some of the best backcountry snow in the nation, Teton Pass is also easily accessible. Located at the southern end of the Teton Range, the Teton Pass provides access from the Jackson Hole valley to the Teton Valley of eastern Idaho. This route begins at a parking along the pass and climbs north up a ridge to the top of Taylor Mountain. There are two separate descents on this route. The first descent drops down a steep treeless east face into the valley below. The second route heads down a southeast chute that is nearer to the parking lot. Both are amazing skies and there is avalanche risk on both as well.

Along the north face of the Grand Teton lies the largest glacier in Grand Teton National Park, Teton Glacier. During winter months, take the full route from Moose, as Teton Park Rd is closed. In fall or spring, access will be much closer. The route goes around Jenny Lake and up Cascade Canyon. From the canyon, you'll climb up the north side of the Grand and onto the glacier. It is recommended to ski the same way you climb, so you know the terrain.

The Sliver Couloir on Nez Perce is a beautiful line you can see from the highway. The sliver is a Teton classic that sees a lot of traffic. However, with slopes reaching near 50 degrees in the couloir, it is in prime avalanche terrain and should only be tackled by the experienced backcountry skier. The widest section can be 10 yards to 20 yards max with granite rock on both sides. After the couloir, you can ski most of the way back to the trailhead. A national park pass is required.

Located at the southern end of the Teton Range, the Teton Pass provides access from the Jackson Hole valley to the Teton Valley of eastern Idaho. This route begins at the parking at the top of the pass and climbs north up the ridge. This is one of many descents down the ridge and this one provides the least amount of hiking back to the car as it goes down the southeast slope and then drops back down to the parking. This is a great slope for beginning backcountry.

Located at the southern end of the Teton Range, the Teton Pass provides access from the Jackson Hole valley to the Teton Valley of eastern Idaho. This route begins at the parking at the top of the pass and climbs north up the ridge. The route then follows the top of the ridge to the first or south bowl and drops down the east side of the ridge into the bowl. The bowl is large and provides great turns and amazing views.

Edelweiss is a small accessible mountain on the south side of Teton Pass, that offers great bowl skiing. Located at the southern end of the Teton Range, the Teton Pass provides access from the Jackson Hole Valley to the Teton Valley of eastern Idaho. This route begins at the parking at the top of the pass and heads south through forests and along ridges and over hills, gradually climbing to the top of Edelweiss. Dropping off the southeast face of the mountain into a large bowl, this is an amazing ski with beautiful treeless sections and gorgeous views.

Beginning at parking along the Teton Pass Hwy, this route climbs the southwest side of Mail Cabin Canyon. The first ski is down the back or south side of the ridge. After climbing back up to the ridge, the route then drops back down where it came on the north side. This scenery is gorgeous at the top and the highway provides easy access to a great backcountry ski.

Originating from Teton Village, this route skis down the south face of Prospectors Mountain in Grand Teton National Park. This route is not as popular for skiers as the northern flank or the home of Apocalypse Couloir, but this is a great ski with easy access from the village. Views of the Teton Range are spectacular from the mountain.

The southeast ridge of Buck Mountain rises from the saddle between the mountain and Static Peak. The route crosses over a bowl where Timberline Lake resides. An ice axe will be needed to cross this section in snow and ice conditions. To reach the saddle, climb through a couloir up to the ridge. Follow the ridge to the summit, with a tower ascent along the route. This is a great climb on good rock, offering an alternative to the standard East Face or East Ridge route.

Located just below the Grand Teton, Disappointment Peak is named as such when climbers in 1925 were attempting to climb the Grand, but found an impasse on this peak where a 450 foot drop is encountered to the saddle between the two summits. This route is along the east face to the summit. The ascent follows ridges to the top and then the descent drops straight down the face for amazing skiing when snow is good. The route is longer in spring through fall, as the road is closed in the winters. On the ascent, be aware to go around the left of both Surprise Lake and Amphitheater Lake and then just after Amphitheater, turn to ascend the ridge to the summit. Amazing views of the Tetons are seen along the route, and from the summit, the view is just below the Grand and is remarkable. Snow and ice travel equipment is necessary.