Shepherd's Tooth Patch

[TEO]

So, what is up with the Shepherd's Tooth Patch? Is it some sort of secret society?

[mike1889]

So, what is up with the Shepherd's Tooth Patch? Is it some sort of secret society?

I have a Shepherd's Tooth patch, not a secret society, at least not that I am aware of! I climbed it in 1988 and there was a cairn on the summit with postcards in it. We took one card and mailed it with our names and addresses, and each received a patch and a letter with the history of the Tooth. I think the cairn was removed or disappeared some years ago. I'm not sure if the folks who sent the patches still have any. I have the address at home and I can post it if no one else does first, if you want to write and ask if they have any patches.

[AlpineSummit]

There IS a handshake tho, and a decoder ring.
And as soon as I can WALK AGAIN, I am gonna go finish a round on Santanoni and then go climb & lounge on the tooth.

[ALGonquin Bob]

...a secret handshake and a LIMP, if you BW up there like I did last month! Its one summit on which you're assured of being alone when you top out.