The granite faces of South Early Winters Spire stand above Liberty Bowl near Washington Pass
South Early Winters Spire viewed from Liberty Bowl

South Early Winters Spire via Liberty Bowl—Southwest Couloir (Washington Pass Mountains, WA)

July 18, 1981

South Early Winters Spire Day Climb

Liberty Bowl
South Early Winters Spire
aka SEWS (7807′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Washington Pass Mountains

Area: North Cascades Scenic Highway Corridor

Starting & Ending Point: Blue Lake Trailhead on Highway 20 (Elev. 5400 feet)

Way Points: Liberty Bowl (trail hike)

Summit: South Early Winters Spire (rock climb via Southwest Couloir)

Approximate Stats: 5 miles traveled; 2600 feet gained & lost.

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