Early Winters Spires, Rock formation in North Cascade Range, Washington, US.
Early Winters Spires consists of two granite peaks split by a deep cleft, reaching elevations of 7,760 and 7,807 feet in the Liberty Bell Group.
The South Early Winters Spire recorded its first ascent on July 20, 1937, by Kenneth Adam, Raffi Bedayn, and W. Kenneth Davis through the Southwest Couloir route.
The granite formations attract climbers from across the Pacific Northwest, offering various technical routes that range from moderate to advanced difficulty levels.
Access to the spires requires a one-hour hike along Blue Lake Trail, with parking available at the hairpin turn on Highway 20.
The northeast side runoff flows into Early Winters Creek toward Methow River, while the southwest slope drains to a Chelan River tributary.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 48.51330,-120.65800
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:51
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