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Steeple Peak

Submitted By: Blitzo on Oct 29, 2006
Elevation: 12,040 feet
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Description 

This is the little peak on the ridge between Haystack and East Temple.
The summit can only be gained by class 5 climbing, no walk-up.


Getting There 

Follow the Deep Lake approach.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Steeple Peak:
North Ridge   5.8     Trad, Alpine, 5 pitches, 650 feet, Grade III   
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Featured Route For Steeple Peak
Steeple in the middle

North Ridge 5.8  WY : Wind River Range : ... : Steeple Peak
This route is INTERESTING. If you're looking for an adventure, it is a must do.P1. Climb the obvious crack for 140' 5.7-5.8P2. Move climber's right and follow twin 5.7 cracks to a notch or shoulder.P3. Move climber's right again and begin to "tunnel." This is where the climb gets crazy. You are in the Great North Chimney. Basically, there is a detached piece of granite (about the size of two football fields) that you climb through. I thought it f...[more]   Browse More Classics in WY