South Early Winters Spire

East Buttress

September 25, 2005

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.



Ross leads around a smaller second roof.


Ross leads the thin crack between the bolt ladders.


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The Early Winter Spires from Highway 20's hairpin turn below Washington Pass
South Early Winters Spire is on the left.



Tony leads the first roof.



Ross follows the first bolt ladder.



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