Come Climb With Exum!
Welcome to the Exum Guide Service and School of Mountaineering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. During the summer season Exum offers rock climbing instruction and guided mountain climbing. As the oldest guide service in North America, Exum has guided in the Tetons for over 90 years. Throughout those years, a countless number of individuals from age 8 – 80 have climbed with us. Our programs range from a fun day on the rocks for the whole family, to serious alpine adventures.
Exum has more AMGA/IMFGA certified guides than any other guide service in the U.S. and with our longtime local knowledge of the Tetons we look forward to providing you with your own personal and custom climbing experience.
Reservations for the 2026 summer climbing season will open on Monday, January 5, 2026. Read about our programs, and start planning your trip.
CLASSIC GRAND TETON
Towering above Jackson Hole at 13,770 feet, the Grand Teton is one of North America’s most famous and coveted summits.
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Featured News
When Women Summit
Exum’s 3rd annual all-female climb of the Grand Teton in August 2025 serendipitously overlapped with another women’s climb run through Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. Read about the adventures of both groups.
Ski Mountaineering Clinic 2025
Last spring, Exum hosted two Ski Mountaineering Clinics. These technical sessions focused on steep skiing techniques, evaluating snow and weather conditions, rope systems, teamwork, and rappelling. Explore the photo gallery for a glimpse into what it’s like to travel through the Tetons equipped with an ice axe, rope, and a passion for steep descents.
Record-Setting Grand Teton Climb
Teton County residents Connie Kemmerer and Kay Wilson, both 81 years old, didn’t set out to climb the Grand Teton in August to set any records. For the two friends and climbing partners, it was about spending time in the mountains they loved and having another memorable adventure together.
