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South Early Winter Spire/West Face & Southwest Rib

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Intermediate Alpine Climb - South Early Winter Spire/West Face & Southwest Rib

We will do this classic the day after doing the basic SEWS climb. Priority given to those leaders from the basic climb who would like to stay and do the intermediate version.

Contacts

Jerry Logan
Jerry Logan
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft

We will meet at the Blue Lake Trailhead as shown on the map above, at a time TBD.  Further details will be communicated to the group and updated in this space in the weeks before the climb.

Route/Place

South Early Winter Spire/West Face & Southwest Rib

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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 locking 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
  • Cordellete
  • Picket or other relevant protection
  • Extra webbing or cord
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