Jack Taylor
Mountain guide, climber, skier, and photographer based in Montana. Whether it's granite walls in Yosemite, alpine routes in Chamonix, backcountry couloirs in the Tetons, or remote peaks in South America — I'm driven by the pursuit of big objectives in wild places.
Through Uncut Ropes, I share stories, photography, and the occasional hard-won lesson from a life spent in the mountains. I also guide professionally, helping others experience these landscapes firsthand.
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From the Field
Trip reports, lessons learned, and reflections from a life in the mountains.
Backcountry Skiing in SW Montana
A guide to some of the best backcountry ski zones in southwest Montana — from the Bridgers to the Madisons, with notes on access, terrain, and avalanche considerations.
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The Cathedral Traverse
A long day linking up the iconic ridgeline in the Tetons — scrambling, rappelling, and route-finding across one of the range's most aesthetic traverses.
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Eye Tooth, Alaska
A trip to the Ruth Gorge to climb one of the Alaska Range's classic moderate objectives — stunning glacier flights, big exposure, and unreal views.
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Want to Get Out There?
I guide climbing and ski mountaineering trips in the Tetons, Montana, and beyond. Whether you're looking to bag your first peak or push into more technical terrain, let's make it happen.
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