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)

Jim Brisbine·
Early Winters Spire, South (7807 ft)Northeastern WA CascadesThe Washington Pass ThreeWashington Pass Mountains
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Trip Date: July 18, 1981

South Early Winters Spire Day Climb

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

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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: Blue Lake Trail junction & Liberty Bowl & SEWS base (trail hike)

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

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

>>> South Early Winters Spire via South Arete – June 11, 2011

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South Early Winters Spire viewed from Liberty Bowl
Easterly View From Southwest Couloir
Westerly View From Southwest Couloir