South Early Winters Spire, East Buttress
25 September 2005
The Early Winter Spires from Highway 20's hairpin turn below Washington Pass. South Early Winters Spire is on the left.
A climb this striking about a half mile from the road demands attention. We climbed it as two parties of two. Ross and I were beginning to wonder what had happened when Tony and Justin finally joined us atop the highest peak of the Liberty Bell group.
Ross contemplates following the chimey above the right-hand variation I led on the first roof.
Tony leads the first roof.
Ross leads around a smaller second roof.
Ross follows the first bolt ladder.
Ross leads the thin crack between the bolt ladders.
