South Early Winter Spire-SW Buttress (Rib)


I keep finding time to go climbing but not to write trip reports but at least I have my priorities straight. Trip Report coming eventually...

Approaching the Early Winter Spires

South Early Winter Spire from the SW

Sergio near the top of the "Bear Hug"

Climbers on North Early Winter Spire with the Needles in the background

A veiw from the summit of South Early Winter Spire

Descending the South Rib (Arete)

References:
Cascade Alpine Guide, Volume 3, 2nd Edition; Fred Beckey; Pages 313-317, 324-325
Selected Climbs in the Cascades, Volume 2; Jim Nelson and Peter Potterfield; Pages 174-175, 176, 178-179