The ultra-classic Otter Body route on the Grand Teton was first skied in 1996 when Jackson locals Doug Coombs and Mark Newcomb headed up to give it a try. It was Newcomb’s job interview for a guide position with Coomb’s heli-ski operation in Alaska. He passed the test, and the duo headed up north shortly thereafter. The route has seen more skiers since then, including a few in 2013, with Exum guides Zahan Billamoria, Brendan O’Neill, Dan Corn, and a few others pulling off winter descents, and Kim Havell completing a first female descent in the spring. This short film documents some of what goes into skiing one of the biggest lines in the US with The Otter Kind.

Edit:
Michelle Smith

Video:
Tristan Greszko
Kim Havell
Michelle Smith

Photography:
Kim Havell
Mark Newcomb
Pete Gaston

Music
Dexter Britain:
Calling Instrumental
Summers Coming
dexterbritain.co.uk/

Thanks to:
Patrick McDermott
Jesse Malman
Gabe Rogel
Tristan Greszko