Mountaineers can't 'call Renny' for help anymore
Rules say climbing ranger must retire.

By Kelsey Dayton, Jackson Hole, Wyo.
March 31, 2010


On a cord around his neck Renny Jackson wears his wedding ring and the medallion of St. Bernard, the patron saint of alpinists and skiers.

His ring hangs by his chest to avoid stripping his finger of flesh if the ring ever gets pulled off in a fall from a mountain. The medallion he wears as protection for himself and also the more than 3.5 million visitors Grand Teton National Park sees each summer.

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That was a good read - thanks for sharing Bee. I'd like to shake that man's hand. It's sad there's no retirement exemption for people who can still exceed the standard at age 57, but we gotta remember we're talking about the federal guv'mint - common sense took a vacation there long ago and has been AWOL ever since.

Great article, Bee. Thanks!

You have to shake your head and wonder what they're thinking letting go of such experience just for a rule. They should develop a climbing ranger position that does only that and none of the law enforcement stuff during the "off season".

But then, if he begins his own guide service, perhaps he can make better money, with less bureaucracy, and the opportunity to teach and instill his experience and skills in others while he still can.