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South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

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Basic Rock Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

a classic

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Tom Girard
Tom Girard
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Aug 8, 2019
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

early at the trailhead.

Update June 4:  Both trips are now full (with a waitlist), I just need to email the lucky ones ;)

Day 1 - South Early Winter Spire

Day 2 - Kangaroo Temple

No emails before June 4 and no early signups for followers, sorry.  Preference to those who can commit to both days (Thursday & Friday).  I'm planning on camping at a nearby campground Wed - Fri

Route/Place

South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

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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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