July 22, 2023
Snow levels on the Cascade Canyon side of the Paintbrush Divide are minimal. On the Paintbrush Canyon side, the snow patch that was of concern has receded and trail crew members shoveled a path through the remaining snow. Sharps are no longer necessary, but trekking poles are always useful.
July 10, 2023
Snow is melting fast in the high country and the majority of the Crest Trail is melted out, patches of snow will still be encountered above 9500ft. Paintbrush divide still has a very short but steep snow crossing.
Paintbrush Divide July 10, 2023
Mount Meek-Sheep Steps July 10, 2023
July 6, 2023
The final switchback at the top of Paintbrush Divide has been shoveled into a narrow pathway. Be advised, a slip and fall here would still result in a dangerous fall on steep snow into a boulder field. The hazard has been reduced, but not eliminated.
June 27, 2023
Above 9,000 feet in elevation, the Teton Crest Trail is primarily snow-covered, with difficult and dangerous travel conditions existing. Snowshoes or another form of personal flotation are recommended for travel on the trail, which may be difficult to find or invisible under the snow. Paintbrush Divide is still completely snow-covered with long sections of exposed, steep snow where an un-arrested fall would result in serious injury or death. Ice-axe (and possibly mountaineering crampons) and knowledge/experience using them are REQUIRED for safe travel on this route. "Micro spikes" or other types of "hiking crampons" are not appropriate for this route.