Mount Owen (Wyoming) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Owen
The summit region of Mount Owen
Highest point
Elevation	12,933 ft (3,942 m)
Prominence	688 ft (210 m)
Geography
Location	Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range	Teton Range
Topo map	USGS Grand Teton
Climbing
First ascent	1930 Fryxell and others
Easiest route	Scramble class 5.1

Mount Owen is a tall mountain in the Teton Range. It stands at about 12,933 feet (3,942 meters) high. This makes it the second highest peak in the entire Teton Range. You can find Mount Owen inside Grand Teton National Park in the state of Wyoming, United States.

The mountain is named after William O. Owen. He was famous for organizing the first successful climb of the Grand Teton in 1898. Mount Owen is part of a special group of mountains called the Cathedral Group. These are some of the tallest and most rugged peaks in the middle of the Teton Range.

The Teton Range itself is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) long. It is one of the youngest mountain chains in the Rocky Mountains. The mountains started to rise about 9 million years ago. Over time, huge sheets of ice called glaciers shaped Mount Owen and the other peaks. They carved out the valleys and sharp peaks we see today. On the western side of Mount Owen, there is a deep valley known as Valhalla Canyon.

Climbing Mount Owen

Climbing Mount Owen is a big challenge. People tried to climb it in 1927 and 1928 but didn't succeed. Finally, in 1930, a team made the first successful climb. Mount Owen was one of the last major peaks in the Teton Range to be conquered.

Since then, many different climbing paths have been found. These routes have different levels of difficulty. Some are easier, like a Class 5.1 scramble. Others are much harder, going up to Class 5.10. This means climbers need special skills and equipment.

Images for kids

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  Grand Teton at center and Mount Owen at right as seen from Jackson Hole

See also

In Spanish: Monte Owen para niños