South Early Winter Spire/West Face & Southwest Rib
South Early Winter Spire via the West Face and Southwest Rib is a Grade III, 5.8 climb.
Temporary Closure
Update 7/13/21: SR-20 between milepost 170 and 177 (Silver Star to Early Winters) closed at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12 for fire activities in the area. There is no scheduled time to reopen. Visit the WSDOT SR 20 - North Cascades Highway web page for more information.
- Suitable Activities: Climbing
- Climbing Category: Intermediate Alpine
- Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
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- Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
- Length: 5.0 mi
- 7,807 ft
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Land Manager:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
Methow Valley Ranger District (OWNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 6
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- USGS Washington Pass
Activities
Upcoming Activities
Seattle MAC - Alpine Climb - South Early Winter Spire/West Face & Southwest Rib
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
An Alpine Climb lead by volunteers and/or staff for MAC! This trip has prerequisites. See
Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
Tue, Aug 10, 2021
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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