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West McMillan Spire (M3)

About this event

UPDATE: Primary dates are weathered out. We will go on the backup dates.

Primary Dates: August 21-25 (drive up Weds eve)
Backup Dates: August 28-September 1 (drive up Weds eve)

Applicants must be able to drive up Weds eve and be ready for an early Thursday start. If weather allows, the climb will be Thurs-Sat, returning home late Sat eve. If needed, we will climb Fri-Sun instead. Preference will be given to applicants who are available for both the primary and backup dates.

The Pickets are notorious for demanding approaches that often include a healthy dose of bushwhacking. West McMillan Spire is probably the "easiest" approach of them all, with very little bushwhacking and a mere 7.5 miles and 5900 feet of elevation gain to reach camp, haha. On summit day my watch recorded another 2500 feet of gain in 2.3 miles.

Climbers with strong legs and lungs, and the confidence to do some exposed Class 3 scrambling, are welcome to apply.

Feel free to reach out with any questions after reading the descriptions in the following links.

To apply or ask questions, contact me at shoneelangford@gmail.com

Links:
Mountaineers

Washington Trails Association

Summitpost

Mazamas

Difficulty: M3
Requirements include: Climb school graduate, at least one prior Chemeketan rock climb (preferably several climbs involving Class 3 scrambling on loose rock), and demonstrate to the leader that you have the skills, judgment and physical fitness for this particular climb.

Driving Distance RT: 680 miles from Salem, OR

Date

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to Sunday, September 1, 2024

Location

OR
USA

Climb Leader(s)

Shonee Langford

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

The Trip Leader is the event coordinator. The Trip Leader has the final say over who may participate in the event.