Tag Archives: Grand Teton

Towards a Definition of Backcountry Skiing

Posted on January 9, 2023 by ahcadmin

Recently while researching at the American Heritage Center, I discovered the papers of a living legend who, nearly fifty years ago, attempted to describe one of the more significant modern developments in outdoor recreation. I am referring to William Morse … Continue reading →

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Who Climbed the Grand Teton First?

Posted on August 11, 2018 by ahcadmin

One hundred and twenty years ago, on August 11, 1898, William O. Owen (federal surveyor and outdoorsman), Reverend Franklin Spencer Spalding, and Jackson Hole ranchers Frank L. Petersen and John S. “Jack” Shive made an ascent of the Grand Teton by way … Continue reading →

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