Nesakwatch Spires

getting there

 Drive Canadian Highway 1 east to Exit 119, turn left on Chilliwack Lake Road and follow it 18.7 miles.  Immediately after passing Riverside Campground turn right. At the T, turn right (the road gets much worse from here), stay left for a couple road intersections, then turn right at 3.7 miles from pavement.  Drive one more mile, unless the road is washed out. 

approach

Head steeply up following good tape for about 4,000 feet in a couple of miles.  At 6,000 ft you should be in a basin with the spire above you and camping to the right at about 6,500 ft and across the talus.

Ascent

north spire, north ridge

This is an good climb by itself, but much better as part of a traverse of the spires.  It forms the left skyline of the spires and varies from Class 3 to Class 5 climbing.

information for leaders

• Considerations for travel to Canada

  • Start by reviewing the latest regulations. Look for information on border crossing and travel to Canada on these websites:
    
    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    • WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation)
    • Government of Canada
  • Everyone must have a passport or other valid ID like a NEXUS card.
  • NEXUS cards can save a lot of time but only work if everyone in the car has one.
  • Make sure your vehicle insurance is valid for Canada.
  • Make sure your health insurance is valid for Canada.
  • Border crossing regulations are strict in both directions. Know what you’re allowed to take and declare everything to avoid problems.
  • You may be able to save time by checking alternate border crossings.
  • See the Travel Industry Council of Ontario's 9 Travel Tips for Crossing the Canadian/U.S. Land Border blog post for some good tips on traveling to Canada.

• Suitable Activities: Climbing
• Climbing Category: Intermediate Alpine
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
• Length: 8.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 4,627 ft
• High Point: 7,277 ft

• Land Manager: E C Manning Provincial Park
• Parking Permit Required:
• Recommended Party Size: 4
• Maximum Party Size: 4
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12