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Disappointment Peak (Wyoming)

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Disappointment Peak was given its name in 1925 when four Colorado climbers, led by Phil Smith (who was soon to become the first park ranger), set out to climb the Grand, but found an impasse on this peak where a 450 foot (140 m) drop is encountered to the saddle between the two summits. After a
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Forested just below its summit, Disappointment Peak lies below Grand Teton and partially obscures Garnet Canyon in this image
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failed rappel attempt, they gave the peak this name. They were later satisfied to learn they had made a first ascent.
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and to the west of Amphitheater and Surprise lakes. The peak has a variety of
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Elevation
Prominence
Coordinates
43°44′01″N 110°47′35″W / 43.73361°N 110.79306°W / 43.73361; -110.79306
Disappointment Peak is located in Wyoming
Disappointment Peak is located in the United States
Grand Teton National Park
Teton County
Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range
Teton Range
Topo map
USGS
First ascent
Easiest route
class 4 to 5.12c
Teton Range
Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton
Cathedral Group
Garnet Canyon
mountaineering


"Disappointment Peak, Wyoming"
"Disappointment Peak"
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