Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête
A moderate basic climb in a classic location in July. What more could you want? Doing this on a Friday to avoid some of the crowds.
- Fri, Jul 8, 2016
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Blue lake TH early, early in the morning.
Its probably best to coordinate carpooling and camping overnight, as it is a long drive from Seattle. I'll try to reserve a spot at the Lone Pine CG for participants.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
- Crampons
- An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
- A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
- Webbing and accessory cords
- 6 straight gate carabiners
- 2 locking carabiners
- Large pear-shaped carabiner
- Belay device
- Climbing harness
- Helmet
- Chock pick (nut tool)
- Rescue pulley
- Fleece or puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
- Belay gloves
- Warm gloves or mittens
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