McCannster - Jan 4, 2021 7:39 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2020
Iconic peak
With Derek, something like 4ish hours car to car. The Approach is way harder than the climb. Cool, funky, easy climbing. Sweet formation and summit.
rtgomez90 - May 4, 2017 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 4, 2016
Low key adventure
Camped below the needle. Enjoyed this one.
austinfarnworth - Jan 4, 2017 1:03 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2016
West chimney
Group of seven people, youngest 10 years old. Only felt the need to rope up past the pipe under the chokestone. The rock is bad and rock shoes are helpfull. Car to car in 10 hours.
jdmorehouse - May 9, 2016 4:01 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2016
Cold Front
A cold front came in and pushed the temperatures down by 20-25 degrees, so a May climb of the Needle suddenly became possible. I climbed solo, carried a 60 meter rope for the rappels, and all went well.
Carpediemx20 - Oct 7, 2015 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2014
Free Solo'd West Chimney
Free Solo'd West Chimney around 11am. I was by myself and didn't know what to expect. Didn't have any gear other then a helmet. I was hoping to find others there with a rope already climbing so I could use my harness. I almost climbed over the top until I saw the eye of the needle down below. I eneded up crawled through the small opening on my hands and knees. Definitely changed the way I looked at climbing and pushed myself to a new level overall. Down climbed same route still no rope harness. A very real experience that made all my senses feel alive. I am looking forward to finding new places around the valley that offer similar challenges. There is a register at the top in an ammo box to top off the day. Greg K.
jdmorehouse - Jan 5, 2015 8:58 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2014
East Side
A six a.m. start, and all went well. Still much water along the way from a recent round of storms. There are three belay stations on the needle now, all with good webbing. The lowest did not have a rapide ring, so I left mine.
seano - Dec 16, 2014 1:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2014
West side
A fun, short day with amazing scenery. I was glad to have rock shoes on the way up, and a rope for the way down, as the climb around the chockstone is fairly steep and face-y. Above the notch seemed no harder than 4th class. One rope is plenty for the descent; you can make a second rappel from one of the old pipes. Trip report.
MoapaPk - Dec 25, 2013 10:07 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2013
East side chute
With Tracy F and CP0915 (much thanks for camaderie and help). A bit less than 7 hrs car to car -- CP alone probably could have done it in 5 hours, but he waited patiently.
Comments on time of year: Judging by ice on Superstition at <4000' (seen the previous day) , the west side of Weaver may have been a little too interesting. To make up for the short days, we started by Headlamp a bit after 6AM MST. Weather was pleasantly cool, and we hit water along the way. The east side was in the sun in the morning.
Tracy - Dec 24, 2013 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2013
via east side
Fun day in the Superstitions. Thanks go to cp0915 and moapapk who invited me along!
Watson - Mar 6, 2013 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2012
West Chimney
Climbed the west chimney with RobB. Only used ropes for the rappels.
Came out for a three day to do this, Buzzards Roost, and Superstition via Hieroglyph Canyon.
This was the second time Jack Kieffer, Jen Blackie, and myself have done Weavers. This time we had 7 people and rockfall became a real issue on the last pitch but its an awesome climb overall.
DougHemken - Oct 24, 2011 1:15 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2011
East Chimney
with Mike Allex
Daria - Oct 22, 2011 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2011
from Fremont Saddle
What an awesome peak, 7.5 hours car to car
Sirena - Mar 8, 2011 10:20 am Date Climbed: Feb 26, 2011
via Peralta Trail
A fun climb to the top of an Arizona landmark! Read my report at:
mhengst - Jan 4, 2011 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2011
West Chimney On New Years
Car camped at Peralta Campground (a rather nondescript dirt pullout) hiked in over Fremont Saddle to climb Weaver's from the west. Ice on the rock lower down made the 3rd class approach interesting and we had large chunks of ice falling from the cliffs to the left of the chimney.
Someone has placed bolts near the metal stakes mentioned on the peak guides though I still used cams for the section right underneath the chockstone. Once above that we didn't use the rope until the rap down which was also off a bolted anchor. Hiked out in the dark down an icy trail.
Overall a great climb.
leftfield - Mar 25, 2010 1:39 pm Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2010
West Chimney
Went up this with members of the Arizona Mountaineering Club on a private climb. Right at the edge of my modest rock skills. Not the best weather conditions but great leadership.
sbkelley - Mar 7, 2010 2:17 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
West Chimney
Great adventure and fun climb. The hike up to the base takes more energy than the climb itself. There were four of us, and we roped up the "chockstone pitch", though it could certainly be free-climbed. Huge holds everywhere. Breezy day, great weather, and the rappel off the summit pitch was a true highlight! Lots of helicopters buzzing around, but no other climbers on the mountain today
Dave Daly - Jan 4, 2010 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2009
Via West Chimney
As Deb said, we're pretty sure we were last set of footprints on the summit in 2009. Pretty easy climb via the West Chimney. Wine and fruit cake....plus a few New Years Eve kisses to boot! Great times with Deb...AGAIN! :)
NCclimber - Mar 23, 2009 8:49 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2009
Route Climbed: Fourth Class east route
A much easier climb to the notch from the east, but there is no trail to the base. The rattlesnakes love the morning sun on this side, watch out. It made for a long, hot day car to car from 6am to 4pm. Came back down on the west side, took the more established Peralta Trail. Made it back to Scottsdale just in time for a wedding!
McCannster - Jan 4, 2021 7:39 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2020
Iconic peakWith Derek, something like 4ish hours car to car. The Approach is way harder than the climb. Cool, funky, easy climbing. Sweet formation and summit.
rtgomez90 - May 4, 2017 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 4, 2016
Low key adventureCamped below the needle. Enjoyed this one.
austinfarnworth - Jan 4, 2017 1:03 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2016
West chimneyGroup of seven people, youngest 10 years old. Only felt the need to rope up past the pipe under the chokestone. The rock is bad and rock shoes are helpfull. Car to car in 10 hours.
jdmorehouse - May 9, 2016 4:01 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2016
Cold FrontA cold front came in and pushed the temperatures down by 20-25 degrees, so a May climb of the Needle suddenly became possible. I climbed solo, carried a 60 meter rope for the rappels, and all went well.
Carpediemx20 - Oct 7, 2015 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2014
Free Solo'd West ChimneyFree Solo'd West Chimney around 11am. I was by myself and didn't know what to expect. Didn't have any gear other then a helmet. I was hoping to find others there with a rope already climbing so I could use my harness. I almost climbed over the top until I saw the eye of the needle down below. I eneded up crawled through the small opening on my hands and knees. Definitely changed the way I looked at climbing and pushed myself to a new level overall. Down climbed same route still no rope harness. A very real experience that made all my senses feel alive. I am looking forward to finding new places around the valley that offer similar challenges. There is a register at the top in an ammo box to top off the day. Greg K.
jdmorehouse - Jan 5, 2015 8:58 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2014
East SideA six a.m. start, and all went well. Still much water along the way from a recent round of storms. There are three belay stations on the needle now, all with good webbing. The lowest did not have a rapide ring, so I left mine.
seano - Dec 16, 2014 1:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2014
West sideA fun, short day with amazing scenery. I was glad to have rock shoes on the way up, and a rope for the way down, as the climb around the chockstone is fairly steep and face-y. Above the notch seemed no harder than 4th class. One rope is plenty for the descent; you can make a second rappel from one of the old pipes. Trip report.
MoapaPk - Dec 25, 2013 10:07 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2013
East side chuteWith Tracy F and CP0915 (much thanks for camaderie and help). A bit less than 7 hrs car to car -- CP alone probably could have done it in 5 hours, but he waited patiently.
Comments on time of year: Judging by ice on Superstition at <4000' (seen the previous day) , the west side of Weaver may have been a little too interesting. To make up for the short days, we started by Headlamp a bit after 6AM MST. Weather was pleasantly cool, and we hit water along the way. The east side was in the sun in the morning.
Tracy - Dec 24, 2013 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2013
via east sideFun day in the Superstitions. Thanks go to cp0915 and moapapk who invited me along!
Watson - Mar 6, 2013 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2012
West ChimneyClimbed the west chimney with RobB. Only used ropes for the rappels.
mhengst - Apr 9, 2012 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2012
Western Route Second TimeCame out for a three day to do this, Buzzards Roost, and Superstition via Hieroglyph Canyon.
This was the second time Jack Kieffer, Jen Blackie, and myself have done Weavers. This time we had 7 people and rockfall became a real issue on the last pitch but its an awesome climb overall.
DougHemken - Oct 24, 2011 1:15 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2011
East Chimneywith Mike Allex
Daria - Oct 22, 2011 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2011
from Fremont SaddleWhat an awesome peak, 7.5 hours car to car
Sirena - Mar 8, 2011 10:20 am Date Climbed: Feb 26, 2011
via Peralta TrailA fun climb to the top of an Arizona landmark! Read my report at:
http://desertsirena.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/climbing-the-weavers-needle/
mhengst - Jan 4, 2011 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2011
West Chimney On New YearsCar camped at Peralta Campground (a rather nondescript dirt pullout) hiked in over Fremont Saddle to climb Weaver's from the west. Ice on the rock lower down made the 3rd class approach interesting and we had large chunks of ice falling from the cliffs to the left of the chimney.
Someone has placed bolts near the metal stakes mentioned on the peak guides though I still used cams for the section right underneath the chockstone. Once above that we didn't use the rope until the rap down which was also off a bolted anchor. Hiked out in the dark down an icy trail.
Overall a great climb.
leftfield - Mar 25, 2010 1:39 pm Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2010
West ChimneyWent up this with members of the Arizona Mountaineering Club on a private climb. Right at the edge of my modest rock skills. Not the best weather conditions but great leadership.
sbkelley - Mar 7, 2010 2:17 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
West ChimneyGreat adventure and fun climb. The hike up to the base takes more energy than the climb itself. There were four of us, and we roped up the "chockstone pitch", though it could certainly be free-climbed. Huge holds everywhere. Breezy day, great weather, and the rappel off the summit pitch was a true highlight! Lots of helicopters buzzing around, but no other climbers on the mountain today
Dave Daly - Jan 4, 2010 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2009
Via West ChimneyAs Deb said, we're pretty sure we were last set of footprints on the summit in 2009. Pretty easy climb via the West Chimney. Wine and fruit cake....plus a few New Years Eve kisses to boot! Great times with Deb...AGAIN! :)
Dave Daly - Jan 4, 2010 10:02 pm
Re: Peralta TrailYou made the summit using the trail??????
NCclimber - Mar 23, 2009 8:49 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2009
Route Climbed: Fourth Class east routeA much easier climb to the notch from the east, but there is no trail to the base. The rattlesnakes love the morning sun on this side, watch out. It made for a long, hot day car to car from 6am to 4pm. Came back down on the west side, took the more established Peralta Trail. Made it back to Scottsdale just in time for a wedding!