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Fun rap off the chains. Only need a 60m rope.
Fun rap off the chains. Only need a 60m rope.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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Zac moving right at the mini "roof". Note sweet double cracks. Belay takes pro about 3/4" to 1" wide. I used 2 cams and a large nut to save more cams for climbing.
Zac moving right at the mini "roof". Note sweet…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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Chelsea just before the summit.
Chelsea just before the summit.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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Chelsea enjoying the easy traverse before you move into the double cracks.
Chelsea enjoying the easy traverse before you m…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
India leading up to the first big ledge.
India leading up to the first big ledge.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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Chelsea enjoying the overhanging rap. And great views!
Chelsea enjoying the overhanging rap. And great…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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India coming up to the summit via the double cracks. Note big ledges out high and right. You'll need these to make the "roof move" easier.
India coming up to the summit via the double cr…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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Ursa Minor Spire in early morning light.
Ursa Minor Spire in early morning light.
Northern Arizona > … > Bear Mtn Area > Ursa Minor Spire
by Derek Field
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India almost at first ledge. Great views even from the partway up the climb.
India almost at first ledge. Great views even f…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
Pic from first big ledge. The 5.8/5.9 slab move and first bolt are right behind us.
Pic from first big ledge. The 5.8/5.9 slab move…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 2
Crazy happy to make it to the summit!
Crazy happy to make it to the summit!
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
South east side of Ursa Minor - possible route?
South east side of Ursa Minor - possible route?
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
A bit messy at the belay.
A bit messy at the belay.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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India just finished leading to summit. Note rap chains by left shoulder.
India just finished leading to summit. Note rap…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
The spectacle in early morning light.
The spectacle in early morning light.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Spectacled Bear (5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b)
by Derek Field
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Panorama from the saddle
Panorama from the saddle
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by Jay Col
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A view of bear mountain and Ursa Minor from the trailhead. Ursa Minor at the foot of bear mountain.
A view of bear mountain and Ursa Minor from the…
Northern Arizona > … > Bear Mtn Area > Ursa Minor Spire
by Chris Adams
 0
A view from the 'saddle' of what I believe the climb is.
A view from the 'saddle' of what I believe the…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by Jay Col
 2
The line
The line
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Be Bear Aware (5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c)
by Derek Field
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Topo of East Side of Ursa Minor
Topo of East Side of Ursa Minor
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 4
North side of Ursa Minor. Work your way up the awesome double cracks.
North side of Ursa Minor. Work your way up the…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 2
A view of Ursa Minor from the trail
A view of Ursa Minor from the trail
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by Chris Adams
 0
India with the summit selfie.
India with the summit selfie.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
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Let the spectacle begin! Photo taken by a hiker from the Bear Mt trail. Shortly after, Derek Field tamed this rare bear with the first send
Let the spectacle begin! Photo taken by a hiker…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Spectacled Bear (5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b)
by Nolan B
 2
Zac joins me at the belay at the base of the double cracks.
Zac joins me at the belay at the base of the do…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
Zac stemming like a boss. No chimney work required.
Zac stemming like a boss. No chimney work requi…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
Summit pic.
Summit pic.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
Ursa Minor and its "Cub"?
Ursa Minor and its "Cub"?
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 1
Chelsea getting ready to step off the TV sized block into the crack.
Chelsea getting ready to step off the TV sized…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 1
Doug Biber himself came wandering along and accepted our invitation for a toprope burn. "This is very different from Nirvana," he observed. Here he is wrestling with one of the crux bulges, roughly one-third of the way up.
Doug Biber himself came wandering along and acc…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Spectacled Bear (5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b)
by Derek Field
 1
Zac coming up from the base. Note the immediate exposure once you step off the "TV sized" block into the crack. Easy "5.4-ish" climbing for the lower section.
Zac coming up from the base. Note the immediate…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
I decided to chimney the double cracks. Might need to be taller to chimney. You can easily climb this via stemming moves. Note that the belay and cracks suck up 3/4" to 1.5" gear. I dropped a #4 into the crack above but you don't need anything over 3".
I decided to chimney the double cracks. Might n…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
Great belay perch. A bit busy with 2 ropes but worth it to get us all up to the summit of this spire.
Great belay perch. A bit busy with 2 ropes but…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
Nolan stems through the high crux.
Nolan stems through the high crux.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Be Bear Aware (5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c)
by Derek Field
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Nolan cranks through the initial roof.
Nolan cranks through the initial roof.
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Be Bear Aware (5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c)
by Derek Field
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You eyeballing me?" Killer "attack lizard" guarding the approach. I believe this is a Collared Lizard. He's a bit "flaky". Looks like he just finished molting/shedding.
You eyeballing me?" Killer "attack lizard" guar…
Northern Arizona > … > Ursa Minor Spire > Ursa Minor (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by John Knight
 0
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