South Sister
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Start date: 08/26/2018
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 08/28/2018
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
South Sister is the third tallest mountain in Oregon. Although a non-technical climb, a successful summit of this peak requires endurance, mental strength, and an incredible tolerance for loose scree. Efforts are rewarded with a stunning summit view that may extend as far north as Mt Adams on a clear day. We’ll backpack in to Moraine Lake on Sunday afternoon, gaining approx. 1200 ft of elevation in under 2 miles and arrive at the lake after some of the week-end crowd has departed. Monday’s climb will begin early to avoid the heat of the afternoon sun. We’ll gain an additional 4000 ft of elevation in 3.5 miles. Participants need to be strong enough to carry the 10 essentials, a lot of water, ample snacks, and multiple layers and types of clothing as summit temperatures and conditions could be cold and windy. After the climb, we’ll return to Moraine Lake for a second night in one of Oregon’s most beautiful locations.
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Event Leader: Osinga Laura
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Climbs
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Area Type: Mountain
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Departure Location: South Eugene High School, 19th & Patterson
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Rating: Difficult
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 220
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Season: 2018
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: What to bring: 10 essentials, weather appropriate clothing and footwear, backpacking gear, water filtration system, cook stove, food for 2 days, trekking poles.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 12
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Member Fees: 3
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Elevation Gain: 5200
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Non-Member Fees: 15
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Committee: Climbs
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Junior member fees: —
Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted
- Number of spots on trip: 4
- Number of spots available: 0
No. | Status | Full name | Phone | Transportation Needed? | Trip Fee | # Can Take? |
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1 | Signed-Up | Osinga, Laura | 541-337-9160 | N | 3 | |
2 | Signed-Up | Lodeesen, David | 214-709-0352 | N | 15 | |
3 | Signed-Up | Cooney, Marguerite | 541-600-0217 | N | 3 | |
4 | Signed-Up | Thornton, Eric | 541-206-8571 | N | 3 | |
5 | Waitlist | Shipley, Riccie | 541-972-2225 | N | 15 | |
6 | Signed-Up | Ellington, Jon | 541-653-6976 | N | 15 |