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 2025 summer climbing season are now open! Read about our programs, and start planning your trip.
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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Scholarships available for 2025! Due March 31. Exum’s second annual all-female climb of the Grand Teton in August 2024 was a chance for Dawn Rucker to resolve unfinished business with the mountain from the previous summer’s climb. Read about her inspiring ascent and get scholarship information.
On July 25, 1924, Paul Petzoldt and his buddy Ralph Herron successfully climbed the Grand Teton, only the fourth known party to do so.
Exum Mountain Guides extends heartfelt gratitude to Wyoming PBS for granting us this incredible opportunity to collaborate on a project that delves deep into the rich history of our journey.
