[2][3] The Beckey-Chouinard/West Buttress route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America and considered a classic around the world.

[4] Based on the Köppen climate classification, Howser Spire is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.

[5] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.

This climate supports the Vowell Glacier on the peak's north slope.

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