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Crescent Towers Rock Climbing

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	Ears Between T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Edwards-Neufeld T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13
	Eeyore T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Lion's Way T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Lions and Tigers (Bad Kitty) T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Thatcher Cracker T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Tiger’s Trail T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Access Issue: SNOWPATCH SPIRE ROCKFALL Details

BC Parks is aware of a rockfall incident that occurred on December 23, 2022 on the north end of Snowpatch Spire in Bugaboo Park. The natural occurring event triggered a significant deposit of rock into the glacial basin below, however no park facilities were impacted by the debris. The area involved is a popular recreation area during the operational season (July to September). With this in mind BC Parks has implemented a Closure Area (Travel Not Permitted – Section 17 (Park Act)) and a Rockfall Hazard Zone (Travel Not Recommended) in the localized incident area (February 1 – July 15, 2023) until more information becomes available.

Description

Crescent Towers is a series of summits consisting of the North, two Central, and two South "Donkey Ears" towers. The towers lie between Crescent Spire and Eastpost Spire. The area contains a collection of moderate climbs with a relatively easy approach.

Getting There

If coming from the Kain Hut, take the obvious trail leading to the Applebee Dome campground. From the trail system just below the campground, take the trail that leads up and left, aiming for the base of the large formation with the easily seen Donkey Ears protruding above. If you loose the trail, find the path of least resistance; there appears to be several options. The Crescent Towers can also be approached via the Crescent Glacier.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Crescent Towers

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 96 ● Lion's Way Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 115 ● Ears Between Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Eeyore Trad, Alpine 6 pitches