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South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

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Basic Rock Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

An excellent fall rock climb with larch views for the approach.

Contacts

Mark Scheffer
Mark Scheffer
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

6:30am at the Blue Lake trailhead

Rope leads can sign up with the leader starting June 1st.  

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)
  • 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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