Snowpatch Spire, Granite summit in Bugaboo Provincial Park, Canada.
Snowpatch Spire rises to 3,084 meters above sea level, featuring steep granite faces and sharp spires within the Purcell Mountains range.
The mountain remained unconquered until August 1940, when climbers Raffi Bedayan and Jack Arnold completed the first recorded ascent of this challenging peak.
The mountain contains multiple established climbing routes, including Wildflowers, Kraus-McCarthy, Sunshine, and the Southeast Corner, each offering different technical challenges.
Climbers need specialized equipment and technical expertise to navigate the routes, with the Snowpatch Route extending over 19 pitches at a grade of 5.8.
The peak displays a permanent snow patch on its northern face throughout the year, which contributed to its official naming in 1962.
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 3,084 m
GPS coordinates: 50.73605,-116.78231
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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