Grand Teton Climbers Ranch - American Alpine Club

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• Justin Meyer

  23 August 2017

  I hate to leave the climber's ranch anything less than a great review because I really like the concept. Unfortunately it just didn't work out for me and I want others to understand both the pros and possible cons. I acknowledge that my complaints are out of the control of the ranch.
  
  Pros:
  - Friendly, helpful staff
  - Great location
  - Clean, well maintained facilities including kitchen and bathroom areas
  - Showers, laundry, library
  - Free informational presentation from a climbing guide
  
  Cons:
  - Three of the four nights I stayed there was a really loud, non-stop snorer in the bunk above me. One night some people entered the cabin very late and made a lot of noise getting ready for bed and preparing for their climb the next day. As a climber trying to get a good night's sleep before an early start this wasn't helpful. It would be better to stay in a campground or hotel if you want to guarantee a good night's sleep.
  - On this trip I was travelling alone and I stayed at the ranch in part because of the positive reports about meeting climbing partners and making friends. I found that the people staying at the climbers ranch were not friendly at all. I got the impression that I was burdening them or damaging their cool image when I said hi or attempted to make climbing-related small talk. I've done a lot of travelling for climbing and never had this problem before, usually climbers like to talk climbing.

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• Agnes Chang

  12 July 2017

  #1 Great people and great staff hang out here. #2 hot showers, #3 laundry with detergent $5, #4 library!

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• Northstar Northstar

  27 May 2017

  This is written by a local. The climbers Ranch is a world-class destination for mountain climbing hippies. You'll probably make a friend for life after a week stay here.

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• Jared Stevens

  28 October 2016

  Great location. Easy access to the backcountry. Great price (especially with your AAC membership). If you are used to backpacking and camping this will be luxurious.

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• Alex Len

  28 June 2016

  This place was absolutely amazing. I stayed for 2 nights and I will definitely stay here again when I'm back in the area. A++

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• Anthony Bopp

  23 September 2015

  Stayed here one night. It was absolutely beautiful. Incredible views of the Grand Teton, surrounding peaks and wildlife. Inexpensive 25$ a person (Less if you belong to the "Alpine Club"). There are a series of cabins that have bunk beds and no mattress so bring a sleeping bag (they have blankets you can borrow if needed). The cabins have 4 bunks so expect to stay with other people (We hiked 20miles round trip so it really didn't matter we were asleep in 2min). There is cooking equipment to use in their covered communal cooking area complete with "Bear Boxes". We were told there is a lot of bear activity in the area but didn't see any. We heard Elk bugling in the mountains and I have never seen that many stars in the sky at one time. The cabins are generally for Climbers of the nearby mountains hence the name "Climbers Ranch". They are extremely welcoming and the cabins have running water and toilets. You can also have access to their library which poses as a place to plan your next hike/climb or socialize. You also have access to Bicycles that have been donated by people over the years after signing a waiver it's "Free" for the day. The incredible bike path rides parallel to the mountain range. It has inspired me to join the Alpine Club and will return next year to climb "Grand Teton!"

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