MtnBoy Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 McKenzie Highway #242 is closed by forest fire from milepost 76 (west end) and milepost 87 (east end, near the Cold Springs cut-off. This will effect your access into the north and middle sister. http://www.bendweekly.com/Local-News/689.html Quote
Kevin_Matlock Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 mp 76 is about a mile west of dee wright obsrv. you can still get to the obsidian th. Quote
climbnsparky Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 anyone heard of any troubles getting to south sister?? Quote
dinomyte Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 Only the crowds! Try the Pole Creek TH and go up the north side of South from Camp Lake! Fun! But, seriously, I don't think there are any access issues, unless for some wierd reason you were taking 242. Quote
climbnsparky Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 whats the route like up the north side? Quote
dinomyte Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 Pretty fun. This time last year there were only a couple hairy spots, which woulda been cake with crampons. I did take my axe. Nothing technical - just squeezing around a rock on some slightly steep ice. If you'd like to, take a look at my website, http://www.lebre.net. Hit outdoor activities, and South Sister to get the scoop. --jon Quote
PaulO Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Last Updated: 08/21/2006 10:30 am ORE242 MP 76 - 87 ORE242, 15 miles West of Sisters Comments: The Highway is now open. Please watch for fire equipment in the area. For fire info call 541-549-3211 or www.inciweb.org Quote
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