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Crescent Spire Rock Climbing

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Routes in Crescent Spire

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	Energy Crisis T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	McTech Arete T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Paddle Flake T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Paddle Flake Direct T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Paddle to the Stars T 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Roof McTech T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Surprisingly Subsevere T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Westside Story T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13
	Woza Moya T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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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

The Crescent Spire is located to the north of the Applebee campground between the Bugaboo Spire to the west and the Crescent Towers to the east. It has numerous 5 to 6 pitch 5.10's with McTech Arete and Paddle Flake being the most popular by far. Due to it's easy approach, short routes and bolted rap anchors (which you only need one 60m rope for) it makes a perfect crag for mediocre weather or rest days.

Getting There

If approaching from the Kain hut the best option is to head toward the Bugaboo-Snowpatch Col but turn right before you get to the col and follow the Crescent Glacier to the spire.

From the Applebee campground walk toward the east side of camp and look for a trail that climbs north onto the moraine. Follow the trail around the west side of the first lake you come to and around the east side of the second lake. Then straight north up the Crescent Glacier.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Crescent Spire

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 221 ● McTech Arete Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 6 ● Woza Moya Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Surprisingly Subsevere Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 6 ● Westside Story Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 18 ● Paddle Flake Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 54 ● Paddle Flake Direct Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 30 ● Roof McTech Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 24 ● Energy Crisis Trad, Alpine 2 pitches