ricklar

Bump... I'm climbing North with a group this weekend and we're trying to get more or less current conditions. There's a report on Summitpost from 8/3 that shows snow on the traverse... not sure if 13 days would melt it out but it would be nice.

Turned around at 8800' last weekend due to high winds. Sadly, no information to share. I did speak to someone who had climbed it at the end of July and apparently the Bowling Alley and the traverse were dry.

I've done the route twice without snow and thought it was pretty doable. The main issue was rock fall from fellow climbers. Looks like I'll mix in axe and crampons and will post early next week.

Planning a climb of North Sister this coming weekend and am looking for some info on the condition of the traverse from the South Ridge and the Bowling Alley. I'd like to leave the pickets, ice axes and crampons behind if they're clear of snow. Anyone been up there recently or have a line on some current recon?