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South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

Trip

Basic Rock Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

priority to KD's SIG...open to all after July 1st.

Contacts

KD Dase
KD Dase
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 28, 2021
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • Pace: 2mph hiking pace

will be communicated via email

  • Rock scramble on the approach and about 2.5-mile hiking to the base; be comfortable with the pace and exposure before signing up on this trip.
  • The group shall agree to stay together and decide together at all times.
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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