Teton Pass Backcountry
Tetons, WY
Elevation Profile
Current Conditions
Bottom Line
No avalanche rating issued yet — it's early November and there's essentially no snow on the ground. Teton Pass is not skiable right now. Check back after the season opens.
38°/25°F · Mostly Sunny
No Rating (0/5)
0" depth
Elevated flows · 5 gauges
No active fires within 50 miles
10h 11m daylight · Sunrise 7:03 AM · Sunset 5:14 PM
Full Briefing
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center hasn't issued a rating for the Tetons yet, and the snowpack data explains why: Annie Springs at 6,021 ft is showing 0 inches of snow depth with only 0.2 inches SWE, and McNeil Canyon shows nothing at all. There is no skiable snowpack at Teton Pass right now. This isn't a marginal early-season situation — it's pre-season. Ski touring here this week isn't a terrain management question, it's a 'there's no snow' question.
The weather pattern is benign and not going to change this quickly. Highs in the mid-to-upper 30s, lows in the mid-20s, mostly sunny through Wednesday, with only an 18% chance of light snow showers Thursday and Thursday night. That's not going to lay down meaningful base. Even if a few inches fall Thursday, you'd be skiing rocks and dirt on a 0-inch base — not worth it.
The BTAC's avalanche discussion does flag the standard early-season caution: watch for cracking, collapsing, and recent avalanche activity. That's boilerplate for when they don't have enough data to issue a formal danger rating, not a sign the snowpack is doing something interesting. With SWE this low, there's no slab to worry about — there's just nothing there.
Note that the stream gauge data in this briefing is pulling from California watersheds, which has no relevance here — disregard it. Daylight is tightening to just over 10 hours with sunset at 5:14 PM, so when conditions do come in, plan your tours to be descending by 3:30–4:00 PM. For this week, your best move is to wait for a substantial storm cycle and check back with BTAC once they're issuing daily ratings.
Waypoints
Teton Pass Summit Parking
Large parking area at the summit of Teton Pass. Fills early on powder days. Arrive before 7am on weekends.
8,432 ft
Glory Bowl Saddle
Saddle above Glory Bowl. Decision point for Glory proper or traversing to Mt. Glory summit.
9,514 ft
Mt. Glory Summit
Summit of Mt. Glory at 10,040 ft. Panoramic views of the Tetons and Snake River Valley.
10,400 ft
Coal Creek Runout
Bottom of the Coal Creek drainage. Short road walk back to cars.
8,432 ft
Route Details
Distance
4.0 mi
Elevation Gain
2,598 ft
Elevation Loss
2,598 ft
Max Elevation
10,400 ft
Estimated Days
0.5
Trailhead
Teton Pass Summit
Best Season
Best December through April. Spring corn cycles in April-May.
About This Route
Teton Pass is one of the most accessible and popular backcountry skiing zones in the western United States. Sitting at 8,431 feet on the Wyoming-Idaho border, the pass offers a remarkable variety of terrain from mellow glades to steep couloirs, all within minutes of the highway. The area features multiple zones including Glory Bowl, Mt. Glory, and the Coal Creek drainage. Most lines are north-facing, holding quality powder well into spring. The approach is as simple as parking at the top of the pass and skinning uphill, making it ideal for dawn patrol missions before work. Avalanche awareness is critical here—the terrain is consequential and the snowpack can be complex. Check the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center forecast before every outing. Despite the crowds on powder days, Teton Pass remains a world-class backcountry experience.
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