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South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

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Basic Rock Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

This is a GREAT first rock climb! Mentored climb for Andrea Turner. Waitlist priority given to basic alpine climbing students.

Contacts

Owen Gabrielson
Owen Gabrielson
Primary Leader
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • FULL, 2 on waitlist (3 capacity)
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (3 capacity)
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

We will meet at the Blue Lake trailhead at 7:00 am, with the goal of being on trail at 7:15.  

Bring ice axe and crampons; aluminum crampons OK, and maybe preferred.

We will not move fast, but will focus on efficiency. Pack light and smart.  

Leaders should bring a 60m rope; small rack to 2"; and a positive attitude!

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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