Area guide

South Early Winters Spire

Alpine granite climbing above the Blue Lake Trailhead.

South Early Winters Spire is a prominent granite peak at Washington Pass, home to several classic alpine rock routes.

Routes

Climbs in South Early Winters Spire

5.8 trad

A classic 800 ft granite climb in Washington Pass, with the iconic bear hug pitch, the intimidating nervous nelly pitch, and the shark fin descent!

800 ft · 8 pitches