The west face of the spire gets shade most of the day until about 2-3 pm. The "engaging" approach makes this area fairly secluded. If you like 5.11 clip-ups and crimps, this is the place for you. Please beware - we were here early September 2007 and there is a beehive at the top of Wish Sandwich - my friend took several stings to the face. They aren't nice bees.