South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

Trip

Basic Rock Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

Priority to Everett Basic Students for grad class of 2025

  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

This on is a fun Classic climb in the Washington pass area with tremendous views, occasional goat sightings and beautiful rock. 

Meet at the Blue lake TH Saturday morning.  please be in the lot by 5:45Am  ready to move at 6Am sharp.  

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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