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Elevation: 12,164 ft
GPS: 42.77776, -109.23676
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Shared By: Cam Reade on Aug 28, 2011
Admins: Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson

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Overhanging Tower is one of the most striking and intimidating summits in the Cirque. It is also likely the easiest peak to climb. A nice afternoon romp.

Getting There Suggest change

Scramble (snow in early season, talus late)to the Wolf's Head-Overhanging Tower Col. Assend the Col. (3rd class) to the saddle.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Overhanging Tower

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Easy Snow
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Northwest Ridge/West Face
Trad, Snow, Alpine
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
 22
North East Ridge
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Northwest Ridge/West Face
 23
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Easy Snow Trad, Snow, Alpine
North East Ridge
 22
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Trad, Alpine
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