- Teton Pass
Infobox Mountain Pass
Name = Teton Pass
Photo = Yonder Lies Jackson Hole.jpg
Caption = Sign at Teton Pass looking towardsJackson Hole
Elevation = 8431 ft./2570 m.
Location =Idaho /Wyoming , USA
Range =Rocky Mountains
Coordinates = coord|43|29.9|N|110|57.3|W|type:pass
Topographic
Transversed by =Wyoming Highway 22 /Idaho State Highway 33 Teton Pass (el. 8431 ft./2570 m.), is a high
mountain pass located in theTeton Range near the border between southeasternIdaho and northwesternWyoming between the towns ofJackson, Wyoming andVictor, Idaho . The pass provides access from Jackson and theJackson Hole valley to the Teton Basin and southeastern Idaho.Wyoming Highway 22 crosses the pass and becomesIdaho State Highway 33 at the border. The pinnacle of the pass is 8,400 feet and located approximately 11 miles (18 km) west ofJackson, Wyoming . The maximum grade on the road is 10%. Severalavalanche slide paths traverse the road along its length, including the famous Glory Bowl slide area. During the winter months, the road is often closedin the early mornings for avalanche control by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The area is a popular backcountry skiing destination for both locals and visitors.The pass is located in the
Teton Range a few miles south ofGrand Teton National Park . Parts of the pass are located in theCaribou-Targhee National Forest and theBridger-Teton National Forest . Wilson a small town, sits at the base of the east side of the pass and Teton Village and theJackson Hole Mountain Resort ski area is nearby.External links
* [http://www.allmountaincams.com/jackson-hole-webcams/jackson-hole-webcam.htm Teton Pass web cam]
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