Crescent Spire, Mountain summit in Bugaboo Provincial Park, Canada.
Crescent Spire rises to 2842 meters in elevation within the Purcell Mountains, featuring distinct granite formations and steep rock faces for climbing enthusiasts.
Conrad Kain and James Monroe Thorington completed the first documented ascent of Crescent Spire in 1933, establishing its presence in Canadian mountaineering records.
The mountain stands as a central feature in Bugaboo Provincial Park, where traditional climbing methods remain the standard due to restrictions on mechanized bolting.
Access to Crescent Spire requires a 46-kilometer drive on a gravel logging road, followed by a two-hour hike to the base camp at Applebee Dome.
The summit offers multiple climbing routes, including the West Ridge rated at 5.4 and the Paddle Flake Direct rated at 5.10, across its granite surface.
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 2,842 m
GPS coordinates: 50.75042,-116.77721
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:48
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