Routes : North America : United States : Washington : North Cascades : Washington Pass : South Early Winter Spire : Southwest Rib
Southwest Rib - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.86 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Rack to 4.5" (for the double offwidths)
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Description:
The classic route on the tallest spire in the Liberty Group. 8 pitches of beautiful granite. The crux is the first pitch of 5.8 handcrack, but most will find the twin 5.7+ offwidth "bearhug" pitch to be far more difficult.
Submitted by: crackjammer on 2003-11-06
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Route ID: 43287
7 Ascents Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by: jackson423 on 2012-10-07
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Fun fall climb
6 hrs base to summit due to two parties ahead of us. estimate we could have completed in 4 (maybe less the next time now that we know the route). very fun climb. the crux maybe the first pitch, but the 5.6R slab pitch is very spicy. Found it easier to climb left crack of bear hug pitch instead of using both. However, it was necessary to start by high stepping and foot jamming the right crack.
Partner: Eileen K.
Partner: Eileen K.
Added: 2012-10-08
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: redonkulus on 2010-07-07
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good
That wide crack on pitch two is awesome. Don't even remember the bearhug pitch. Fun climb.
Added: 2011-02-07
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Flash ascent by: gochubug on 2010-08-24
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Interesting climbing on every pitch. Good rock, modest approach, and mind-blowing scenery: what more could you want?
Added: 2010-08-25
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Onsight ascent by: twdirty on 2009-06-09
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Added: 2009-06-10
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Onsight ascent by: skyhighclimber1 on 2007-06-01
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climbing/skiing in wa pass
awesome day. enjoyed the bear-hug. great ski out
Added: 2008-09-01