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Middle Sister

  • Start date: 06/15/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 06/16/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will be doing the North Ridge Route on Middle Sister. The climb will involve an approximately 5.5 mile hike in from the Pole Cr trail head on Saturday June 15, then camp and get up early Sunday to climb. Previously on the hike in we have not needed snow shoes and some people have preferred to ski. Our high camp (~7200’) will not likely have water so we will plan on melting snow though hopefully we’ll find a site where we don’t have to camp on snow. On Sunday we will get up early (4:30 AM) and head for the summit. There is one steep portion of the climb above the saddle between Middle and North, and we will set a fixed line there for safety. After summiting we’ll come back to camp and pack up and hike out.

  • Event Leader: Maryanne Reiter

  • Event Leader Phone: 5415218472

  • Event Leader Email: mreiter1959@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader: Trina Reiter

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 146

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Ice ax, crampons, harness, helmet, 3 locking carabiners, 2 prusiks, a large backpack, and overnight camping gear. A more detailed list will be sent to team members as well as meeting logistics for Saturday.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 18

  • Member Fees: 3

  • Elevation Gain: 5300

  • Non-Member Fees: 15

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The hike into to high camp (7200 ft) was pleasant with the mosquitoes not being too obnoxious. Our high camp had great views of the Sisters and surrounding peaks. We spent the late afternoon and early evening melting snow and cooking dinner. Though there was some concern in the early AM when we awoke to see the Mazamas passing by our camp, our fears of a big group on the summit were soon dispelled since they roped up down low and we were able to pass them and happily get the summit to ourselves. It was a great climb!