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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

Combined trip with a basic climb of SEWS on Monday 8/26, but ok to do just this one.

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Juliane Gust
Juliane Gust
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sun, Aug 25, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi

I would especially appreciate intermediate climbers who will also be available to rope lead for the basic climb of SEWS on 8/26! 

TBD

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)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • 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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