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Northwest Ridge
4th YDS 1 French 2 Ewbanks I UIAA 2 ZA M 1b British
Avg: 2.4 from 65
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Routes in Eastpost Spire
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Afternoon Delight T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Classic Grit T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Direct Southeast Ridge T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Lichen Or Not T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Northwest Ridge T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b |
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Sick & Twisted T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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| Type: | Trad, Alpine, 600 ft (182 m), Grade II |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 4,181 total · 21/month |
| Shared By: | Meredith DB on Dec 9, 2007 · Updates |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford |
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Access Issue: SNOWPATCH SPIRE ROCKFALL
Details
BC Parks is aware of a rockfall incident that occurred on December 23, 2022 on the north end of Snowpatch Spire in Bugaboo Park. The natural occurring event triggered a significant deposit of rock into the glacial basin below, however no park facilities were impacted by the debris. The area involved is a popular recreation area during the operational season (July to September). With this in mind BC Parks has implemented a Closure Area (Travel Not Permitted – Section 17 (Park Act)) and a Rockfall Hazard Zone (Travel Not Recommended) in the localized incident area (February 1 – July 15, 2023) until more information becomes available.
Description
This 4th class route is the left-hand skyline of Eastpost spire, as seen from the Kain hut. Because the route is short and not committing, it is good as an introduction to the Bugaboos or on a day with bad weather. It can also be used as the descent on a traverse of Eastpost (via the SE ridge).
To approach, first hike up to the Applebee dome campground. From the dome, head up faint trails towards the col between Crescent and Eastpost.
Once the col is reached, head up the ridge. The climb is slightly harder if you stay on the ridge the whole way. Moving to the west side of the ridge makes the climb easier. There are cairns at many places on the ridge.
Descend the route.
To approach, first hike up to the Applebee dome campground. From the dome, head up faint trails towards the col between Crescent and Eastpost.
Once the col is reached, head up the ridge. The climb is slightly harder if you stay on the ridge the whole way. Moving to the west side of the ridge makes the climb easier. There are cairns at many places on the ridge.
Descend the route.
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