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Upper Spire

Submitted By: Blitzo on Sep 10, 2006
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Upper Spire-east side.
Photo by Blitzo.


Description 

The Upper Spire is the largest and highest of the Phantom Spires. It has several excellent routes.


Getting There 

The approach from parking is obvious.



Featured Route For Upper Spire
Mike moves toward the crux on a beautiful spring day.

Steppin' Stone 5.11a  CA : Tahoe Vicinity : Upper Spire
Start in a prominent, left facing, corner, right of "Fear of Flying". Climb up this corner, undercling left at a small roof, continue up, undercling left at a big roof (5.11a) to a belay with two bolts. Continue up face....[more]