Snowpatch Spire
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Snowpatch Spire is a mountain peak in British Columbia, Canada. With its first ascent in 1940, it was the last of the Bugaboo Spires to be climbed.[1] It is located southwest of the Conrad Kain hut, between Bugaboo, Vowell and Crescent Glaciers, at the south end of Bugaboo Provincial Park.[2] The mountain's toponym was officially adopted October 29, 1962, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[3]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Snowpatch Spire is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[4] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
Routes
Climbing routes on Snowpatch Spire:[5]
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- Kraus-McCarthy - class 5.9
- Sunshine - class 5.11
- Surf's Up (aka Southwest Ridge) - class 5.9
- Southeast Corner (aka Snowpatch Route) - class 5.8
Gallery
References
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External links
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- Snowpatch Spire weather: Mountain-forecast.com
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