South Early Winters Spire
Summary
We climbed this nice line towards the end of a summer season. I recall a PITA scramble to the base from the hairpin turn. The 11 faces went as A0 ladders. Came down the standard route. Decent line.Photos
DEB on SEWS from the hairpin turn (line visible in full res.).
Starting up pitch 1. There's another party above.
Shirley following pitch 2.
Leading pitch 3.
Following the lower bolt ladder pitch.
Nearing the belay and busting out some free.
Shirley belaying atop the first bolt ladder.
Starting pitch 6 (-ish).
Shirley following the great pitch after the 1st bolt ladder.
Aiding the 2nd bolt ladder.
View down from the 2nd bolt ladder.
Nearing the top of the route with the hairpin turn and the spire shadows below.
Shirley (wearing my jacket) near the top of DEB.
Shadows of the Liberty Bell spires from high up on DEB.
Topping out on DEB.
