TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. (January 30, 2006) For those looking for a true summer adventure in 2006, Teton Mountain Lodge & Spas location just a few miles from the trailhead for one of the most sought-after summits in North America and its proximity to one of Americas most-respected mountaineering schools allow it to offer guests a shot at the top of Wyomings 13,770-foot Grand Teton with its SCALE THE GRAND Package.
The package juxtaposes luxuriously comfortable accommodations as well as a lengthy spa visit following the summit bid to facilitate recuperation with rugged adventure through North Americas venerable Exum Mountain Guides and School of Mountaineering. It was designed for either two friends or a couple who are ready to tackle an adventurous outdoor experience together. No previous climbing experience is necessary Exum trains guests with all the skills they will need though people who book the package should be in good physical shape upon arrival.
Guests who book the SCALE THE GRAND Package will check in for three nights at Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, located less than a mile from the south entrance of Grand Teton National Park, surrounded by the rugged Teton Range. Based from comfortable digs in a Lodge Room or Alpine Studio Suite, theyll spend the first two days completing Exums basic and intermediate climbing school, learning all the mountaineering skills theyll need for a guided attempt on the Grand.
On the third day, theyll hike five miles with their mountain guide to Exums high camp at 11,600 feet on the Lower Saddle of the Grand Teton, where theyll enjoy sunset, dinner and a night at Exums comfortable tent camp (where most of the gear they need to spend the night and for the climb is kept). Rising early the next morning, its time for the summit bid via the spectacular Exum Ridge, a dramatically exposed but relatively moderate rock ridge on the south side of the mountain.
After returning to the valley following their summit attempt, guests will return for two more nights at Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa. The day after the climb is dedicated to an 80-minute sports recovery massage for each climber in the Mountain Lodge Spa, followed by a 30-minute arnica wrap, which will benefit sore muscles, as well as plenty of time for checking out Jackson Hole or whatever other leisurely activities guests desire.
SCALE THE GRAND Package rates start at $1,835 per person (based on double occupancy), not including taxes and resort fee, and vary according to dates of stay (when booking, please let the agent know whether the group is a couple or two friends). The package can also be customized for larger groups or additional nights. Please call for a customized quote.
To reserve the SCALE THE GRAND package, call (800)-631-6271, or book online using promotional code START06. For more information on Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, visit www.tetonlodge.com or call (800) 631-6271.
About Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
Completed in late 2002, Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa is a full-service hotel offering luxury rooms and condominium suites all located slopeside at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and less than a mile from Grand Teton National Park. The setting offers out-the-front-door access to the full spectrum of winter and summer outdoor activities. A blend of 79 condominium units that break into 128 hotel suites and rooms allow the Lodge to combine luxury hotel services and amenities with the convenience and flexibility of condominium accommodations. Recognized in 2005 and 2006 by Cond Nast Traveler as one of the top-50 ski lodges in the country and as a reserve listing on the publications Gold List of top accommodation in the world, Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa also has been featured in publications ranging from Travel + Leisure, Outside and Ski to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
