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South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

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Basic Rock Climb - South Early Winter Spire/South Arête

Mentored climb for Sean Carhart. Priority to Tacoma Basic students.

Contacts

Erik Tuvey
Erik Tuvey
Primary Leader
Sean Carhart
Sean Carhart
Mentored Leader
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

TBD, but we'll be making an early start so likely camping at the trailhead will be your best option.

Contact Mentored Leader Sean Carhart for all trip inquiries. Priority to Tacoma Basic students until 6/15--if you are with another branch please wait until then to sign up.

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 backpack (<40 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)
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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