Mount Wister  in Grand Teton National Park

Mount Wister

Mount Wister (11,495 feet) is located in the Teton Range.

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Mount Wister Details

Mount Wister (11,495 feet) is located in the Teton Range. The peak is located 5 miles west of Taggart Lake and to the south of Avalanche Canyon. The mountain is named after famed author Owen Wister, an early visitor to the area. Mount Wister was first climbed by Phil Smith in 1928. Source: Wikipedia

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