Mount Wister

Mount Wister (11,495 ft or 3,504 m) is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.^[3] The peak is located 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Taggart Lake and to the south of Avalanche Canyon.

Elevation11,495 ft (3,504 m) NAVD 88^[1]

Prominence690 ft (210 m)^[1]

Coordinates43°42′07″N 110°49′01″W^[2]

LocationGrand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S.

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Mount Wister
Mount Wister
Highest point
Elevation	11,495 ft (3,504 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence	690 ft (210 m)[1]
Coordinates	43°42′07″N 110°49′01″W[2]
Geography
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Location	Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range	Teton Range
Topo map	USGS Grand Teton
Climbing
First ascent	1928 by Phil Smith

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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.^[4]