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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 an early season basic climb of a Washington classic. This is a mentored lead for Ryan Cairnes.

Contacts

Ryan Cairnes
Ryan Cairnes
Primary Leader
  • Sat, May 20, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

Participants will need to camp the night before in the vicinity of the trailhead. More details to be shared closer to the climb. 

Priority will be given to students in the Cairnes SIG until May 15.

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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