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

References

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