Colorado Man Dies on Grand Teton
A Colorado man, identified as Gary Miller, 55, of Colorado Springs has died from a fall near the Lower Saddle on Grand Teton near Jackson, Wyoming.
Unlock this article and more benefits with 40% off.
Already have an Outside Account? Sign in
40% Off Outside+.
$4.99/month $2.99/month*
Get the one subscription to fuel all your adventures.
- Map your next adventure with our premium GPS apps: Gaia GPS Premium and Trailforks Pro.
- Read unlimited digital content from 15+ brands, including Outside Magazine, Triathlete, Ski, Trail Runner, and VeloNews.
- Watch 600+ hours of endurance challenges, cycling and skiing action, and travel documentaries.
- Learn from the pros with expert-led online courses.
*Outside memberships are billed annually. Print subscriptions available to U.S. residents only. You may cancel your membership at anytime, but no refunds will be issued for payments already made. Upon cancellation, you will have access to your membership through the end of your paid year. More Details
A Colorado man, identified as Gary Miller, 55, of Colorado Springs, has died from a fall near the Lower Saddle on Grand Teton near Jackson, Wyoming. The accident, which occurred Thursday June 20th, involved a guided climbing trip operated by Exum Mountain guides. The group had successfully summited the peak and was descending from the mountain near the Lower Saddle when the accident occurred. The exact cause of death is still under investigation, but it is reported that Miller fell in snow and slid into an “icy water moat” between a snowfield and an adjacent rock wall. Exum guides and Grand Teton rangers were able to recover Miller’s body, but the victim was pronounced dead at 8:35 p.m.
This tragedy is the latest in a string of recent accidents in the Teton Range, including an incident earlier that day on Mount Owen that required a helicopter rescue. The earlier incident, as is reported by the Jackson Hole News, occurred on a technical route and involved a rockfall. Neither climber in the team was killed but had to be air-rescued from the mountain.
At 13,770 feet, Grand Teton is the second-highest peak in Wyoming and is popular among mountaineers from around the country. It is the tallest and namesake mountain of Grand Teton National Park.