Wine Spires

GETTING THERE

Drive SR-20 past the hairpin turn just east of Washington Pass to the next major pullout on the right hand side near Milepost 166.

APPROACH

 Look for climbers trail that drops down from from highway and immediately crosses the creek and then heads steeply upwards towards the bench camp at 6,500 ft.   Water can be found here but will be limited or non-existent late summer and early fall.

climbing routes

Burgundy Spire (8.400 ft)

• Action Potential (III 5.10c, 8 pitches)
• North Face (III 5.8, 7 pitches)
• Ultra Mega OK (III+ 5.11a, 8 pitches)

chablis spire (8,350 ft)

• East Face (II 5.6R, 5 pitches)

chianti spire (8,400 ft)

• Rebel Yell (III 5.10b, 7 pitches)

paisano pinnacle (7,900 ft)

• West Ridge (5.8, 8 pitches)
• Rampage (5.10)

Whine Spire (8,500 ft)

• Gato Negro (IV+ 5.10d)

combos

• Paisano Pinnacle & Burgundy Spire

notes

• Guidebook Reference: Washington Pass Climbing by Ian Nicholson (SuperTopo 2012).

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

• Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
• Length: 6.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
• High Point: 8,500 ft

• Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
  Methow Valley Ranger District (OWNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 4
• Maximum Party Size: 6
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12