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Thanks for all the advice, South route seems a lot more fun than many make it out to be.

Hi, I tried searching but I didn't see anything so I'm just posting this. I'm a beginner climber, with no real experience, and some friends and I are interested in climbing Adams this summer. I've read all about the South Spur route, but is there any other route we should consider? I've heard South Spur is really crowded, and I was wondering about Mazama glacier or North/Northwest ridge. Also, do we need crampons and an ice axe if we're climbing in mid-late july? Thanks